Sec. 7. Workforce training
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The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall award grants to community colleges, other institutions of higher education, and other qualified training and education institutions for the establishment or expansion of programs to provide training and education for vocational workforce development for— the manufacture and maintenance of alternative fueled vehicles; and the manufacture, installation, support, and inspection of alternative fuel recharging, refueling, and distribution infrastructure.
Training funded under this section shall be intended to ensure that the workforce has the necessary skills needed to manufacture, install, and maintain alternative fuel infrastructure and alternative fueled vehicles. Training funded under this section shall include training for— electricians, plumbers, pipefitters, and other trades and contractors who will be installing, maintaining, or providing safety support for alternative fuel recharging, refueling, and distribution infrastructure; building code inspection officials; vehicle, engine, and powertrain dealers and mechanics; and others positions as the Secretary determines necessary to successfully deploy alternative fuels and vehicles.
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.