U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Praises Workforce Pell Grant Rule as Win for Wisconsin Workers

Pell Grants to Cover Short-Term Workforce Training for the First Time

Long considered a cornerstone of financial aid for low-income college students, federal Pell Grants will be extended to short-term career training for the first time in the program’s history. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Monday that it has finalized rules for the new Workforce Pell Grants as part of the Trump administration’s effort to quickly fill employment gaps in the U.S. economy. Beginning July 1, students will be able to u…

U.S. Rep. Van Orden: Praises Workforce Pell Grant rule as win for Wisconsin workers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Derrick Van Orden today praised the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule implementing the Workforce Pell Grant program, following Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s visit Friday to Western Technical College in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Beginning July 1, 2026, the program will allow Pell...

Education Department releases final rule for Workforce Pell

The regulations detail the process for how short-term programs can get approval from the federal government to be eligible for Pell Grants.

Education Dept to launch Workforce Pell Grants to quickly get workers into high-skill jobs

TheEducation Department announced Monday that it will launch Workforce Pell Grants in July to quickly get workers into high-skill and in-demand jobs.

Help Is on the Way for Skilled Trades As Trump Adm. Rolls Out Pell Grant Program for High-Demand Jobs

Trump admin launches Pell Grant program for skilled trades, offering fast, affordable training for high-demand jobs.

Trump admin rolls out Workforce Pell Grants to fast-track workers into high-demand jobs

The Trump administration on Monday unveiled the nation’s first Workforce Pell Grant program, a federal student aid initiative designed to move Americans more quickly into high-demand jobs through short-term training and certification programs.Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced the program in a FOX Business exclusive interview on "Mornings with Maria," calling it a key part of President Donald Trump’s workforce and economic agenda.The in…