Pacific Islands TRADES Program

(a) Establishment The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall establish a program, to be known as the “Pacific Islands Training and Resources for Advancement in Development, Education, and Skills Program” or the “Pacific Islands TRADES Program”, to, through scholarships, training from such agency, and grants to partner organizations, assist with workforce development in the Pacific Islands to— (1) increase the capacity of the local workforce through medium- and long-term training and technical assistance in sectors of critical importance to the Pacific Islands, such as construction, tourism, boat maintenance, and fisheries; (2) balance maximizing workforce retention in the Pacific Islands with any necessary training outside of the Pacific Islands, with a focus on avoiding exacerbating outward labor flows; (3) keep Pacific priorities in mind by coordinating with like-minded allies and partners and working with local organizations and governments; and (4) provide resources for technical and management skills development to adequately prepare the workforce of the Pacific Islands for any potential incoming investment. (b) Report Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the Pacific Islands TRADES Program, including the following: (1) A comprehensive overview of such program. (2) An identification of the office overseeing such program. (3) A list of any partner organizations involved in such program. (4) A description of the training and workforce development planned as part of such program. (5) An assessment of the impact of such program. (6) Any additional resources needed to implement such program. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2033 to carry out this section.