As Pell grants expand, students see openings to afford short-term job training

Why it matters

The expansion of Pell grants to support short-term job training programs represents a notable development in federal education funding that could influence workforce financing and credit demand in education sectors, but it is primarily a policy proposal with limited immediate market impact.

Sources

• ABC News Business

  As Pell grants expand, students see openings to afford short-term job training

  Colleges around the country are seeking approval for a new federal grant program, Workforce Pell, to aid students enrolled for short-term job training