Bill Overview
Title: Navigating to Success Act
Description: This bill includes certain activities such as diagnostic skills assessments and information on skills development programs within the provision of career services for adults under local workforce training programs.
Sponsors: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Target Audience
Population: Adults seeking career services through local workforce training programs
Estimated Size: 30000000
- The Navigating to Success Act focuses on career services for adults which implies it primarily targets individuals who are seeking employment opportunities or career advancement.
- Diagnostic skills assessments and skills development programs suggest that the bill impacts individuals who are either unemployed or looking to improve their employability skills.
- Local workforce training programs usually serve adults within a specific locality; hence, the target population will consist of adults participating or eligible for these programs.
- Considering the bill’s focus on career services for adults, it may particularly target individuals without a college degree, those changing careers, or individuals re-entering the workforce.
Reasoning
- The Navigating to Success Act is designed to enhance career services available to adults through local workforce training programs. This implies a focus on individuals needing to develop or adapt their job skills due to unemployment, underemployment, or career transitions.
- The policy's budget constraints suggest a sizeable but not all-encompassing impact; hence it is likely that the program will be extensive but geographically concentrated depending on local program resources. The policy's effective reach will likely depend on prioritizing regions with higher needs or gaps in skill development resources.
- Given the policy specifics, people who are more likely to benefit are those without advanced degrees who see considerable value in developing market-driven skills to improve their employment status.
- To provide a comprehensive simulation of the policy's impact, it is important to include diverse perspectives ranging from those directly benefiting from career services to individuals who might perceive little to no impact on their situation.
Simulated Interviews
Unemployed (Detroit, MI)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The Navigating to Success Act seems promising for someone like me because I need more guidance on how to get into the manufacturing industry.
- I could benefit from the skill assessment to know exactly what I'm missing.
- I'm hopeful, but it depends on how well these programs are implemented locally.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Retail worker (Phoenix, AZ)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If this act helps me find a full-time job, it will have been worth it.
- I'm worried about whether I'll have the time to participate given my current work and family commitments.
- It would be incredible to see retail-specific programs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Software developer (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 39 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm uncertain if this act applies to my field, especially concerning tech internships or advanced roles.
- I may not be the target for basic skills development, but networking opportunities would help.
- Anything that offers career continuity is beneficial.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Customer service representative (Houston, TX)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A skills development program could really open doors for a move up in the company.
- Access to managerial training is something I'm looking forward to if the policy applies.
- I believe understanding my skills will show my potential for higher roles.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 5 |
Retired (Buffalo, NY)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I doubt this would cater to people in my situation unless there are opportunities for age-appropriate jobs.
- Perhaps if there are programs allowing me to use my experience differently.
- Staying active with work is a motivator for my mental health.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Homemaker (Rural Kentucky)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 3
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I really hope this policy provides opportunities for stay-at-home parents entering the workforce.
- Finding anything that gives me practical employment skills would be life-changing.
- I'm ready to contribute beyond my home.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 3 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 3 |
Recent college graduate (Miami, FL)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This could be a great springboard if there are pathways aligned with my degree.
- More career-related information and services would speed up job finding.
- Curious how much a focus this act places on recent graduates.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Self-employed (Chicago, IL)
Age: 48 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I am skeptical if this policy includes self-employed individuals looking for stable jobs.
- I would appreciate learning marketable skills that fit corporate roles.
- Networking is essential, and the policy supporting that would ease my transition.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Warehouse worker (Newark, NJ)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I need this kind of skills program to aid a transition to higher-paying work.
- I'm hopeful for practical skill assessments and training options better than what's available now.
- The policy could motivate me by showing a clear path from entry-level jobs to career advancement.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 4 |
Bartender (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A career development and skills advancement program would offer new directions.
- I'd like to transition into something more stable and fulfilling.
- I hope local programs are inclusive of those wanting a change after several years in the same role.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 4 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $750000000 (Low: $650000000, High: $850000000)
Year 2: $765000000 (Low: $663000000, High: $867000000)
Year 3: $780300000 (Low: $676260000, High: $884340000)
Year 5: $811912620 (Low: $704207727, High: $919617513)
Year 10: $884738997 (Low: $767076148, High: $1002406849)
Year 100: $3200000000 (Low: $2700000000, High: $3700000000)
Key Considerations
- Implementation speed and workforce program uptake rates.
- Existing capacity and reach of local workforce training centers.
- Collaboration with educational and private sector partners to enhance program effectiveness and reach.