1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act of 2019 . 2. Energy workforce development (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary shall establish and carry out a comprehensive, nationwide program to improve education and training for jobs in energy-related industries in order to increase the number of skilled workers trained for such jobs. (b) Direct assistance (1) In general In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary may provide— (A) financial assistance awards, technical assistance, and other assistance the Secretary determines appropriate, to educational institutions and covered organizations and programs, including those serving unemployed energy workers; and (B) internships, fellowships, traineeships, and apprenticeships at the Department of Energy, including at the Department of Energy national laboratories. (2) Distribution Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary shall distribute assistance described in paragraph (1) in a manner proportional to the needs of energy-related industries and demand for jobs in energy-related industries, consistent with information developed under subsection (e). (c) Priority In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) prioritize the education and training of individuals from underrepresented communities for jobs in energy-related industries, including in providing internships, fellowships, traineeships, apprenticeships, and employment at the Department of Energy, including at the Department of Energy national laboratories; and (2) in providing research grants and technical assistance to educational institutions, give priority to minority-serving institutions. (d) Collaboration and outreach In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) collaborate with— (A) to the maximum extent possible, State workforce development boards, to maximize program efficiency