S. 5296 — Pathways to Health Careers Act

This section revises the career pathways through health profession opportunity grants program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act, effective October 1, 2026. It requires grant applications to describe use of a career pathways approach to train eligible individuals for health professions that pay well, along with adult basic education, work readiness, case management, child care and transportation supports, post-employment services, and certifications regarding workforce board consultation, apprenticeships, and labor market data; it also directs the Secretary to give preference to prior grantees and applicants with business and community partners.