1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act . 2. Energy workforce development (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education, shall establish and carry out a comprehensive, nationwide program to improve education and training for occupations in energy-related industries to increase the number of skilled workers trained for such occupations. (b) Direct assistance (1) In general In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy 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) eligible opportunities at the Department of Energy, including at the Department of Energy national laboratories. (2) Training programs The Secretary of Energy may only provide financial assistance for training programs under paragraph (1)(A) that have been approved by the Secretary of Labor. (3) Distribution Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary of Energy shall distribute assistance described in paragraph (1) in a manner proportional to the needs of energy-related industries and demand for occupations in energy-related industries, consistent with information developed under subsection (e). (c) Priority In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall— (1) prioritize the education and training of individuals from disadvantaged communities for in-demand occupations in energy-related industries, including by providing eligible opportunities and employment at the Department of Energy, including at the Department of Energy national laboratories