Bill Overview
Title: National Innovation and Modern Skills Training Act of 2022
Description: This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to provide competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities in 10 states to facilitate research and rapid workforce development and promote entrepreneurship and other benefits to communities in such states.
Sponsors: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals affiliated with land-grant colleges and universities in 10 US states
Estimated Size: 100000
- The bill involves the Department of Agriculture, indicating involvement of agricultural colleges and related workforce.
- Land-grant colleges and universities are specifically targeted, which means students, faculty, and related staff will be directly impacted.
- The focus is on workforce development and entrepreneurship, implying both current students and future workforce will benefit.
- By promoting entrepreneurship, local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in the involved states will also be affected.
- Since the program is a pilot in 10 states, only individuals in these states will be initially impacted.
Reasoning
- The pilot program is focused on communities associated with land-grant colleges, which primarily affects students, faculty, and local entrepreneurs.
- The budget supports extensive but targeted initiatives, so while the program may significantly benefit those directly involved, wider community spillover effects might be limited.
- Given the focus on entrepreneurship, there's potential for long-term economic uplift within these communities beyond just immediate educational benefits.
- We need to consider both the immediate educational outcomes and longer-term regional economic impacts when assessing wellbeing.
- Due to the high number of institutions potentially involved, individuals' experiences can vary widely based on specific programs implemented at each site.
Simulated Interviews
College Student (Ames, Iowa)
Age: 22 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The policy could provide more research opportunities and skills workshops that are directly applicable to my future career in agriculture.
- I expect the policy to enhance our curriculum and offer additional networking opportunities with local entrepreneurs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
University Faculty (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Additional funding will help expand our community outreach programs and improve our facility resources for students.
- I hope the policy facilitates better collaboration opportunities with local businesses and startups.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
Local Entrepreneur (Gainesville, Florida)
Age: 37 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy might give me access to new technologies and practices that can improve the sustainability of my farm.
- I'm interested in potential partnerships with university students for innovative projects.
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 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 5 |
Graduate Student (Columbus, Ohio)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The extra funding could provide me with better research facilities and access to cutting-edge technology.
- I expect more collaboration opportunities with industry experts and local entrepreneurs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
University Administrator (Madison, Wisconsin)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I believe the policy will allow us to enhance our community programs and develop more robust partnerships with local businesses.
- It will help foster a culture of innovation and readiness among our students.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Campus Career Counselor (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Age: 31 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm optimistic that the funding can create more internship opportunities and skill development workshops for students.
- It could increase job prospects for graduates in our area, which is really needed.
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 | 7 | 6 |
Community Development Officer (Fayetteville, Arkansas)
Age: 61 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hope the policy creates better synergy between the university and local businesses, fostering growth and innovation.
- The policy might lead to more jobs and educational opportunities in our region.
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 | 7 | 6 |
Undergraduate Student (East Lansing, Michigan)
Age: 25 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The grant could enhance our curriculum and offer new pathways for students to engage with local business projects.
- I'm looking forward to potential mentorship opportunities with local entrepreneurs.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Farmer (Austin, Texas)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- If the policy facilitates tech transfers or access to innovations, it would significantly benefit operations on my farm.
- Networking with students could bring fresh perspectives to my work.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Industry Liaison (Tucson, Arizona)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I predict the policy will foster more effective industry-academic collaborations, bringing cutting-edge innovations to the market faster.
- It might strengthen our region's reputation as a hub for agricultural tech.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $80000000 (Low: $70000000, High: $90000000)
Year 2: $81000000 (Low: $71000000, High: $91000000)
Year 3: $82000000 (Low: $72000000, High: $92000000)
Year 5: $83000000 (Low: $73000000, High: $93000000)
Year 10: $85000000 (Low: $75000000, High: $95000000)
Year 100: $100000000 (Low: $90000000, High: $110000000)
Key Considerations
- Focuses on agricultural and related scientific disciplines, which are critical for national innovation in food security.
- Involves significant coordination between governmental, educational, and private sectors.
- May require future expansions or additional funding for broader implementation beyond pilot phases.