Technology Skills Partnership Act of 1998

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Skill Grants

Title II: Planning Grants

Technology Skills Partnership Act of 1998 - Title I: Skill Grants - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to improve the job skills necessary for employment in specific industries. Requires the Secretary to do so acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and in coordination with the Secretary of Labor.

Makes eligible for such grants regional consortia that: (1) must have a majority of representatives from not less than ten businesses (or nonprofit organizations that represent businesses) in a common industry; and (2) may have representatives from labor organizations, State and local governments, and educational institutions.

Gives priority for such grants to eligible entities that consist of a majority of representatives from small businesses.

Sets requirements relating to maximum amount of grants, applications, use of program funds, and matching funds.

Authorizes appropriations.

Title II: Planning Grants - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to States to assist businesses, organizations, and agencies in conducting planning to form consortia under title I. Requires the Secretary to do so acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Sets requirements relating to applications and matching funds.

Authorizes appropriations.