IJR News — today's news from every sideWorkforce Pell grants expand job training aid, but costs still burden students — 4dThe federal Workforce Pell program is expanding to cover short-term, workforce‑focused certificates at community colleges, widening eligibility beyond traditional 15‑week, 600‑hour programs and enabling funding for trainings like EMT, medical assisting, welding, and other in‑demand roles. States and territories, including Puerto Rico, are implementing the framework, with initial programs approved and many more awaiting federal authorization, signaling a gradual rollout across the country.
