Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025

The Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act of 2025 would establish connections between small businesses and students graduating from career and technical education programs. The bill addresses workforce development by creating pathways for vocational and technical education graduates to find employment opportunities with small business employers who need skilled workers.

The legislation would focus on bridging the gap between education and employment, particularly for career and technical education programs and vocational training. By facilitating these connections, the bill aims to support small business hiring needs while providing graduates with job opportunities in fields aligned with their training.

The bill also emphasizes support for women in business and business education more broadly, recognizing the importance of diverse participation in entrepreneurship and workforce development. The measure passed the House of Representatives on February 26, 2025, and is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, where it was referred in June 2025.