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| http://kuster.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-kuster-introduces-legislation-to-help-granite-staters-gain | Congresswoman Kuster Introduces Legislation to Help Granite Staters Gain Coding Skills for 21st Century Jobs | 2016-07-11 | 2016 | 2016-07 | Democrat | House | NH | Ann Kuster | K000382 | kuster.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) today announced the introduction of H.R. 5696, The Coding Technology Improvement Act, a new bill to allow coding technology programs to receive funding through the Department of Education. Currently, only accredited universities may receive such funding, but a number of innovative new institutions are offering high-quality programs that propel students into high-paying jobs in the coding arena. This bill would provide these programs with the federal support they need to expand and continue to offer skill-training to interested students. “Across New Hampshire, students are already beginning to take advantage of innovative coding and software courses, which prepare them for first-rate careers in this 21st Century industry. With far too many Granite Staters underemployed and seeking ways to acquire the skills necessary for today’s high tech jobs sector, we should ensure that programs like these are given the federal funding they need. This will allow these programs to expand and offer courses to every student interested in pursuing a career in coding,” said Congresswoman Annie Kuster. “That’s why I was proud to introduce this bill, which will make federal funding possible. I urge my colleagues to join with me and pass this bill into law.” All across the country, “coding boot camps” and other innovative education providers are partnering with colleges and universities to offer students specialized courses in coding that will equip them with skills necessary to compete in a 21st century economy. In fact, the University of New Hampshire and Southern New Hampshire University are partnering with non-traditional education providers like the Flatiron School to prepare students for high-quality careers in software development and information technology. Kuster’s bill would allow these programs to apply for federal education grants. Since taking office, Kuster has long prioritized efforts to increase access to workforce development and job training programs for Granite Staters. The first bill she introduced in Congress would provide a tax credit for businesses that partner with community colleges to create programs that teach students industry-specific skills. Kuster has also held a series of job fairs across the state, many of which feature skill-training programs for event attendees. What’s more, she’s the author of an Economic Jobs and Opportunity Agenda, which outlines a number of steps Congress and local businesses can take to better prepare the Granite State workforce for 21st Century jobs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |