IA UPDATE


Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition


delivers congressional letter Te Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, a group of companies joined togeth- er to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S. 722/H.R. 1477, delivered its congressional letter to leaders in Wash- ington, D.C., on Sept. 27, and to the rest of Congress on Sept. 28. Te letter urges congressional leadership to support the act, which


would allow 529 plan funds to be used to pay for maintaining professional credentials. Te Irrigation Association signed on to the letter in early August. “Te Irrigation Association is excited to support Tomorrow’s Work-


force Coalition in its efforts to pass the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act,” said Nathan Bowen, Irrigation Association vice president of advocacy and public affairs, when the association signed on to the letter. “By expanding the use of 529 accounts beyond traditional college expens- es, we are fostering a pathway for lifelong learning and skill development, equipping our workforce with the tools needed to thrive in today’s dynamic economy. Tis legislation embodies our commitment to creating accessible and inclusive education opportunities, ultimately strengthening our work- force and driving economic prosperity for all.”


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