SoMDNews.com
Since opening its doors in September 2009, the Job Match Re-Employment Project has helped find new jobs for more than 150 unemployed people, a few of whom shared their success stories with U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin during a Friday morning meeting at the project’s Waldorf office.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Construction career collaborative wins national award
Cincinnati.com
The Greater Cincinnati Construction Career Pathway Collaborative, an initiative to promote construction training and careers, was recognized nationally by the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) with a Workforce Development Award.
The Greater Cincinnati Construction Career Pathway Collaborative, an initiative to promote construction training and careers, was recognized nationally by the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT) with a Workforce Development Award.
Increased Demand Allows Workforce Development Center to Get Creative
Waukesha Patch
Center making use of federal and state programs to meet the needs of Waukesha County job seekers and employers
Finding jobs in this economy can be difficult but for the past year, the Workforce Development Center in Pewaukee has received extra help from the federal AmeriCorps VISTA program.
Center making use of federal and state programs to meet the needs of Waukesha County job seekers and employers
Finding jobs in this economy can be difficult but for the past year, the Workforce Development Center in Pewaukee has received extra help from the federal AmeriCorps VISTA program.
Friday, December 2, 2011
County program trains vets for green energy jobs
Hesperia Star
At 52 years old, Lennie Alvarez found himself out of a job and - without more education - unable to get hired in the field where he'd worked for decades. The recession had dumped him into a job market where certification was required to get hired, but going through a multi-year apprenticeship program at his age seemed unlikely.
At 52 years old, Lennie Alvarez found himself out of a job and - without more education - unable to get hired in the field where he'd worked for decades. The recession had dumped him into a job market where certification was required to get hired, but going through a multi-year apprenticeship program at his age seemed unlikely.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Business Resource Team Rapid Response Prevents Lay-offs
PRESS RELEASE - SAN BERNARDINO, CA
Workforce Investment Board’s program aids employers and employees in crisis
The Business Resource Team immediately reached out to Team One Employment Specialists, LLC offering help through their Rapid Response program after receiving the WARN notice that 480 employees at a local manufacturing plant were to be laid off.
Workforce Investment Board’s program aids employers and employees in crisis
The Business Resource Team immediately reached out to Team One Employment Specialists, LLC offering help through their Rapid Response program after receiving the WARN notice that 480 employees at a local manufacturing plant were to be laid off.
Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County Appoints Ten New Members
PRESS RELEASE - SAN BERNARDINO, CA
Board expands as it increases development and implementation of workforce programs to assist local employers and job seekers
Chair Josie Gonzales, County of San Bernardino Fifth District Supervisor, appointed At-Large Member Joseph Williams, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Action Project (YAP). Williams has worked for the County of San Bernardino in the Department of Behavioral Health, the Workforce Development Department and the Sheriff’s Department. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Non Profit Executive Network and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Redlands.
Board expands as it increases development and implementation of workforce programs to assist local employers and job seekers
Chair Josie Gonzales, County of San Bernardino Fifth District Supervisor, appointed At-Large Member Joseph Williams, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Action Project (YAP). Williams has worked for the County of San Bernardino in the Department of Behavioral Health, the Workforce Development Department and the Sheriff’s Department. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Non Profit Executive Network and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Redlands.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Officials gather to recognize local services, celebrate Will County Mobile Workforce Center's new schedule
Trib Local New Lenox
The Mobile Workforce Center is a state of the art computer lab that travels to communities throughout Will County.
The Mobile Workforce Center is a state of the art computer lab that travels to communities throughout Will County.
Monster.com Unveils First-Ever Veterans Talent Index
MAYNARD, Mass. (BUSINESS WIRE)
Bi-annual report reveals the unique skills current veteran job seekers possess and the business value they can bring to employers.
Bi-annual report reveals the unique skills current veteran job seekers possess and the business value they can bring to employers.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Microdyne Plastics Regains Strength with Efficiency Overhaul
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE)
The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board's partnership with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting(R) (CMTC) helped a local manufacturer, Microdyne Plastics, create a more competitive pricing structure and identify cost savings to maintain profitability.
The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board's partnership with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting(R) (CMTC) helped a local manufacturer, Microdyne Plastics, create a more competitive pricing structure and identify cost savings to maintain profitability.
In-House Employee Development Program Creates Next Generation of Workers: Workforce Investment Board Helps Fund California Steel’s Craft Development Program
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE)
The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has been an instrumental partner in helping local manufacturers such as California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) successfully graduate 34 electricians and 17 mechanics from its craft development program.
The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has been an instrumental partner in helping local manufacturers such as California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) successfully graduate 34 electricians and 17 mechanics from its craft development program.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Good, healthy jobs
The Times Leader
WILKES-BARRE -- With the unemployment rate in Luzerne County hovering near 10 percent, area education institutions are reaching out with training programs in high-growth sectors for workers who have lost jobs.
WILKES-BARRE -- With the unemployment rate in Luzerne County hovering near 10 percent, area education institutions are reaching out with training programs in high-growth sectors for workers who have lost jobs.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Program aims for jobs in growing industry
Laney Tower Online
Medical Device Engineering's pilot takes off
After being laid off, Sunita Verma had to decide where to focus her hunt for a new job. Describing the experience, she said, "I opened a deck of cards again and (had) to make the decision, which card am I going to pick? Is it a winning ace or a loser's card?"
Medical Device Engineering's pilot takes off
After being laid off, Sunita Verma had to decide where to focus her hunt for a new job. Describing the experience, she said, "I opened a deck of cards again and (had) to make the decision, which card am I going to pick? Is it a winning ace or a loser's card?"
Thursday, October 27, 2011
One-Stop Career Centers add to local workforce
PRESS RELEASE - EATONTOWN, NJ
Monmouth County’s Workforce Investment Board (WIB) members, the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Division of Employment and Training staff, and community partners highlighted the accomplishments and challenges of 13 One-Stop Career Center alumni at a ceremony held at the Sheraton Eatontown today.
Monmouth County’s Workforce Investment Board (WIB) members, the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Division of Employment and Training staff, and community partners highlighted the accomplishments and challenges of 13 One-Stop Career Center alumni at a ceremony held at the Sheraton Eatontown today.
57 Jobs Open For Repairing Santa Cruz Tsunami Damage
ksbw.com
Help for the Santa Cruz coastline to recover from the tsunami has arrived via a federal grant for Santa Cruz County. The Workforce Investment Board of Santa Cruz County has received a National Emergency Grant to hire 57 workers to help repair tsunami damage.
Help for the Santa Cruz coastline to recover from the tsunami has arrived via a federal grant for Santa Cruz County. The Workforce Investment Board of Santa Cruz County has received a National Emergency Grant to hire 57 workers to help repair tsunami damage.
Job Fair searching for 150 people to fill customer contact center jobs in Halifax
Gazette Virginian
The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) One-Stop in South Boston will be sponsoring a Job Fair starting Monday at 9 a.m. and continue until 7 p.m. at Riverstone Centre.
The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) One-Stop in South Boston will be sponsoring a Job Fair starting Monday at 9 a.m. and continue until 7 p.m. at Riverstone Centre.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Thirteen Milwaukee youth graduate from Growing Power’s food systems specialist job training program
WisBusiness.com
Growing Power and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board proudly announces the graduation of 13 young people who recently completed twelve months Growing Power’s “Food Systems Specialist” 12 month job training program.
Growing Power and the Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board proudly announces the graduation of 13 young people who recently completed twelve months Growing Power’s “Food Systems Specialist” 12 month job training program.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
San Bernardino County WIB – Job Retraining Grant
The Press-Enterprise
San Bernardino County is looking for 200 unemployed residents who will be placed in a federally funded program to learn new job skills while they work, according to a county statement...
San Bernardino County is looking for 200 unemployed residents who will be placed in a federally funded program to learn new job skills while they work, according to a county statement...
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Op-Ed from Member of San Bernardino County WIB
The Sun
The Workforce Investment Improvement Act, known in the House of Representatives as H.R. 4271, is modeled after the successful San Bernardino County workforce program. The bill should move quickly through Congress as it is good for business and provides the vital resources necessary to bolster employers and stimulate an economic resurgence...
The Workforce Investment Improvement Act, known in the House of Representatives as H.R. 4271, is modeled after the successful San Bernardino County workforce program. The bill should move quickly through Congress as it is good for business and provides the vital resources necessary to bolster employers and stimulate an economic resurgence...
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Two Tulare County Agencies Outline Jobless Efforts
Visalia Times-Delta
Two Tulare County organizations each recently received separate infusions of federal money for jobs.
Two Tulare County organizations each recently received separate infusions of federal money for jobs.
Monday, June 27, 2011
US Rep. Hinojosa: More money needed for adult education
Monitor
If Congress approves Hinojosa's bill, Workforce Solutions in the Rio Grande Valley expects to play a central role in implementing the congressman's initiatives. “There isn't enough attention given to the adult education system,” said Bonnie Gonzalez, ...
If Congress approves Hinojosa's bill, Workforce Solutions in the Rio Grande Valley expects to play a central role in implementing the congressman's initiatives. “There isn't enough attention given to the adult education system,” said Bonnie Gonzalez, ...
Friday, June 24, 2011
Chris Hart IV: Florida a top performer in workforce training
Gainesville Sun
Chris Hart IV is President and CEO of Workforce Florida Inc., the statewide workforce investment board led by business and government leaders and charged with policy and oversight for Florida's workforce system.
Chris Hart IV is President and CEO of Workforce Florida Inc., the statewide workforce investment board led by business and government leaders and charged with policy and oversight for Florida's workforce system.
Senator Kay Hagan introduces AMERICA Works Act
Asheville Citizen-Times
This no-cost legislation, which is supported by the National Association of Manufacturers, incentivizes existing federal job training programs to implement the new, industry-recognized credential system. These existing programs are included under the ...
This no-cost legislation, which is supported by the National Association of Manufacturers, incentivizes existing federal job training programs to implement the new, industry-recognized credential system. These existing programs are included under the ...
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Prudential awards $3.4 million in grants for economic, education and youth ...
MarketWatch (press release)
To support national economic development activities, the board approved $750000 over three years to Jobs for the Future for the National Fund for Workforce Solutions initiative, a collaborative of national and local funders. The organization invests in ...
To support national economic development activities, the board approved $750000 over three years to Jobs for the Future for the National Fund for Workforce Solutions initiative, a collaborative of national and local funders. The organization invests in ...
W.Va. to receive $160000 for job training programs
Greenfield Daily Reporter
Unemployed West Virginians will have access to additional job training programs under a federal grant. US Sen. Jay Rockefeller says the US Labor Department has allocated $160000 to existing career centers in the state. Rockefeller says the grant is ...
Unemployed West Virginians will have access to additional job training programs under a federal grant. US Sen. Jay Rockefeller says the US Labor Department has allocated $160000 to existing career centers in the state. Rockefeller says the grant is ...
6/22 Business briefs: State earns kudos for training
Bradenton Herald
As the statewide workforce investment board for Florida, Workforce Florida works on getting unemployed Floridians back to work and fostering economic growth through talent development. The state has 24 regional workforce boards that direct nearly 100 ...
As the statewide workforce investment board for Florida, Workforce Florida works on getting unemployed Floridians back to work and fostering economic growth through talent development. The state has 24 regional workforce boards that direct nearly 100 ...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
White House Council calls for training to fill 2M jobs, cut red tape
WRAL.com
... jobs in the US, in part because employers can't find workers with the advanced manufacturing skills they need. The private sector must quickly form partnerships with community colleges, vocational schools and others to match career training with ...
... jobs in the US, in part because employers can't find workers with the advanced manufacturing skills they need. The private sector must quickly form partnerships with community colleges, vocational schools and others to match career training with ...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Riverside County gets state funds for veterans' job training
The Desert Sun
Riverside County's Economic Development Agency will be getting a $465000 slice of almost $6 million in new state funds to help veterans from the Middle East wars transition into the civilian job market. The county EDA is one of 13 agencies splitting a ...
Riverside County's Economic Development Agency will be getting a $465000 slice of almost $6 million in new state funds to help veterans from the Middle East wars transition into the civilian job market. The county EDA is one of 13 agencies splitting a ...
Jeanne Shaheen - United States Senator for New Hampshire
The Shaheen-Cochran measure is also supported by the U.S. Conference of Mayors, National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), CLASP, National Skills ...
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Hype Aside, 'Green Jobs' Are for Real—And Growing
CNBC.com
More than $500 million of stimulus money for education is targeted for green job training. In response, community colleges, vocational schools, universities, labor unions and nonprofits are gearing up to meet the challenge of training students for ...
More than $500 million of stimulus money for education is targeted for green job training. In response, community colleges, vocational schools, universities, labor unions and nonprofits are gearing up to meet the challenge of training students for ...
Labor Department grants to provide vets' job training
Capital Flyer
by Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON -- As part of an interagency effort to support America's veterans, the Labor Department announced $37 million in grants to provide job training for about 21000 veterans, many of them homeless or ...
by Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON -- As part of an interagency effort to support America's veterans, the Labor Department announced $37 million in grants to provide job training for about 21000 veterans, many of them homeless or ...
NoVa job training program a roaring success
Washington Post (blog)
By Tom Jackman Recent graduates of Training Futures, a job training program that has a great record of placing participants in higher paying jobs and giving them college credit. (Graham Marsden - Northern Virginia Family Services) Out of an office in ...
By Tom Jackman Recent graduates of Training Futures, a job training program that has a great record of placing participants in higher paying jobs and giving them college credit. (Graham Marsden - Northern Virginia Family Services) Out of an office in ...
Monday, June 6, 2011
Indiana receives $500000 federal grant to help veterans find "green" jobs
Greenfield Daily Reporter
AP The $500000 grant to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development was one of 22 grants totaling $9 million around the nation announced this past week by the US Department of Labor. The Labor Department says the grants are part of the Veterans
AP The $500000 grant to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development was one of 22 grants totaling $9 million around the nation announced this past week by the US Department of Labor. The Labor Department says the grants are part of the Veterans
Job seekers find area fairs serious work
San Bernardino Sun
Last year, the San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board hosted 10 job fairs and 41 recruitments, which attracted 25000 job seekers. Employers who had the most success with job fairs worked closely with our Business Services Team prior to the event.
Last year, the San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board hosted 10 job fairs and 41 recruitments, which attracted 25000 job seekers. Employers who had the most success with job fairs worked closely with our Business Services Team prior to the event.
Veterans program wins federal funds
TheReporter.com
By Reporter Staff Swords to Plowshares in Solano and Contra Costa counties will receive $700000 in federal funding to continue its innovative job training programs for veterans in the Bay Area. The funding is part of $28 million in grants awarded ...
By Reporter Staff Swords to Plowshares in Solano and Contra Costa counties will receive $700000 in federal funding to continue its innovative job training programs for veterans in the Bay Area. The funding is part of $28 million in grants awarded ...
SCHUMER ANNOUNCES OVER 100K FOR UNITED VETERANS BEACON HOUSE OF LONG ISLAND ...
RealEstateRama (press release)
The center, which provides transitional housing and job training to homeless veterans in Suffolk and Nassau County, will use the money to fund outreach efforts to homeless veterans at other shelters in Long Island, as well as efforts to connect these ...
The center, which provides transitional housing and job training to homeless veterans in Suffolk and Nassau County, will use the money to fund outreach efforts to homeless veterans at other shelters in Long Island, as well as efforts to connect these ...
Kaiser lauds first class of graduates from its Pathways to LVN Program
Fontana Herald-News
In January of last year, the Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center partnered with the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board and Chaffey Community College to start the first Pathways to LVN Program in San Bernardino County. ...
In January of last year, the Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center partnered with the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board and Chaffey Community College to start the first Pathways to LVN Program in San Bernardino County. ...
UH Maui To Get $4.3 Million
Honolulu Civil Beat
The University of Hawaii's Maui College will receive $4.3 million to help continue job training and workforce development, thanks to a federal earmark requested by Sen. Daniel K. Inouye. UH-Maui College provides a variety of job training and ...
The University of Hawaii's Maui College will receive $4.3 million to help continue job training and workforce development, thanks to a federal earmark requested by Sen. Daniel K. Inouye. UH-Maui College provides a variety of job training and ...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
These Fort Worth high school graduates are ready for the workforce
Fort Worth Star Telegram
For young people starting out in a job, it can be tough at first to make the transition from student to employee, said Jide Obasa, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County's youth services manager. The youth work centers provide job leads and referrals ...
For young people starting out in a job, it can be tough at first to make the transition from student to employee, said Jide Obasa, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County's youth services manager. The youth work centers provide job leads and referrals ...
Thursday, May 26, 2011
MIssouri Career Center Deploys Mobile Unit
News-Leader.com
11:00 pm Archie's, 1817 E. Grand St., 864-4109: Blues Down Under Concert Series Girls with Guitars, 9 pm- 11:00 pm The Missouri Career Center's Mobile Unit was deployed to Joplin, Wednesday to assist the Workforce Investment Board of Southwest ...
11:00 pm Archie's, 1817 E. Grand St., 864-4109: Blues Down Under Concert Series Girls with Guitars, 9 pm- 11:00 pm The Missouri Career Center's Mobile Unit was deployed to Joplin, Wednesday to assist the Workforce Investment Board of Southwest ...
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Sonoma County BEST program to get $300000 from county
North Bay Business Journal
“What I think BEST will complement efforts between the Economic Development Board and the Workforce Investment Board — getting individual back into jobs created by the BEST program,” Supervisor McGuire said. Supervisor Valerie Brown voted against the ...
“What I think BEST will complement efforts between the Economic Development Board and the Workforce Investment Board — getting individual back into jobs created by the BEST program,” Supervisor McGuire said. Supervisor Valerie Brown voted against the ...
Monday, May 23, 2011
Maryland looks to reintroduce apprenticeships
Baltimore Sun
Such on-the-job training was once the dominant method of producing skilled workers — from artisans to attorneys to physicians. But its role in the United States shrank as industrialization revolutionized work and the importance of universities grew. ...
Such on-the-job training was once the dominant method of producing skilled workers — from artisans to attorneys to physicians. But its role in the United States shrank as industrialization revolutionized work and the importance of universities grew. ...
WCCC grads ready to drill
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Twelve active National Guardsmen completed the three-week program Friday in which they received training in the burgeoning Marcellus shale drilling industry. WCCC is a hub for Marcellus ShaleNET, a $4.9 million community-based, job training grant from ...
Twelve active National Guardsmen completed the three-week program Friday in which they received training in the burgeoning Marcellus shale drilling industry. WCCC is a hub for Marcellus ShaleNET, a $4.9 million community-based, job training grant from ...
Barre, Burlington Youth Build programs to receive $1M for youth job training
vtdigger.org
The grant is part of nearly $76 million in funding for YouthBuild programs that provide training to young people throughout the nation. The over $1 million in funding to Vermont will go to ReSOURCE, a non-profit located in Burlington, to implement a ...
The grant is part of nearly $76 million in funding for YouthBuild programs that provide training to young people throughout the nation. The over $1 million in funding to Vermont will go to ReSOURCE, a non-profit located in Burlington, to implement a ...
Workforce agency launches reorganization amid budget cuts
Ocala
Part of the restructuring calls for Workforce to take over management of the One-Stop system, which until now has been contracted to the Withlacoochee Workforce Development Authority. Skinner said he hopes to hire front-line employees who work with the ...
Part of the restructuring calls for Workforce to take over management of the One-Stop system, which until now has been contracted to the Withlacoochee Workforce Development Authority. Skinner said he hopes to hire front-line employees who work with the ...
PET Project announces annual grant
Salina Journal
The Greater Salina Community Foundation's 2011 PET Project grant, worth $5000, as been awarded to Project SEARCH Salina — a program that provides on-the-job training, job coaching and academic training with local employers for young adults with ...
The Greater Salina Community Foundation's 2011 PET Project grant, worth $5000, as been awarded to Project SEARCH Salina — a program that provides on-the-job training, job coaching and academic training with local employers for young adults with ...
2 W.Va. agencies awarded $1.7M in grants for job-training programs for younger ...
The Republic
The US Department of Labor has awarded $1.7 million in grants to two West Virginia agencies for job training programs for young people. The grants include nearly $1 million for the Southern Appalachian Labor School in Kincaid and $704000 for the West ...
The US Department of Labor has awarded $1.7 million in grants to two West Virginia agencies for job training programs for young people. The grants include nearly $1 million for the Southern Appalachian Labor School in Kincaid and $704000 for the West ...
New website provides local job seekers, employers with hiring trends
Victorville Daily Press
... from a labor market survey of more than 3300 employers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the largest employer survey ever conducted in the Inland Empire, according to a press release by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. ...
... from a labor market survey of more than 3300 employers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the largest employer survey ever conducted in the Inland Empire, according to a press release by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. ...
First Black NASCAR Owner To Promote Science Jobs To Youth
News One
If we are to reverse this trend, and develop a solution for the double-digit employment that continues to plague our community, promoting STEM careers among our youth is an important goal. Sam Belnavis is taking the helm of the NASCAR STEM Initiative ...
If we are to reverse this trend, and develop a solution for the double-digit employment that continues to plague our community, promoting STEM careers among our youth is an important goal. Sam Belnavis is taking the helm of the NASCAR STEM Initiative ...
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Transportation companies donate $1.3M
Bizjournals.com
A consortium of transportation companies concerned about work force development have collectively awarded a $1.3 million grant to high schools in the communities they serve. The five-year grant will allow for expansion of Advanced Placement math and ...
A consortium of transportation companies concerned about work force development have collectively awarded a $1.3 million grant to high schools in the communities they serve. The five-year grant will allow for expansion of Advanced Placement math and ...
WorkPlace Inc. receives $85000 from JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Stamford Times
The WorkPlace Inc., Southwestern Connecticut's Regional Workforce Development Board, received an $85000 grant from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation to support ...
The WorkPlace Inc., Southwestern Connecticut's Regional Workforce Development Board, received an $85000 grant from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation to support ...
DOL Summer Initiative Endeavors to Hire 100000 Youth
Washington Informer
... to make a commitment to [create] summer job programs in their areas,"Solis said. "Bring the right people to the table and you'd be amazed by what you can accomplish." Labor records have shown that youth employment normally peaks in July. ...
... to make a commitment to [create] summer job programs in their areas,"Solis said. "Bring the right people to the table and you'd be amazed by what you can accomplish." Labor records have shown that youth employment normally peaks in July. ...
Monday, May 16, 2011
US Senate Democrats: Renew job training program
The Associated Press
Extension of the TAA, which last year helped more than 200000 workers with job training and income support, "should have preceded these three trade agreements," said Sen. Ben Cardin, a Democrat. Republicans in the past have generally been supportive of ...
Extension of the TAA, which last year helped more than 200000 workers with job training and income support, "should have preceded these three trade agreements," said Sen. Ben Cardin, a Democrat. Republicans in the past have generally been supportive of ...
Bill would provide job training to veterans
TheNewsTribune.com
By Rob Hotakainen WASHINGTON – For the first time, US troops would be required to enroll in a federal job-training program before they're allowed to leave the military under a bill introduced Wednesday in the Senate. Sen, Patty Murray, D-Wash.,
By Rob Hotakainen WASHINGTON – For the first time, US troops would be required to enroll in a federal job-training program before they're allowed to leave the military under a bill introduced Wednesday in the Senate. Sen, Patty Murray, D-Wash.,
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Bill would require US troops to receive job training before leaving military
Washington Post
Legislation to be introduced in Congress on Wednesday would require all US service members to undergo job-skills training before leaving the military, a measure that supporters say is aimed at cutting the high unemployment rate among veterans of the ...
Legislation to be introduced in Congress on Wednesday would require all US service members to undergo job-skills training before leaving the military, a measure that supporters say is aimed at cutting the high unemployment rate among veterans of the ...
JAMBA INC : Jamba Juice Answers the Call and Joins National Summer Jobs Initiative
4-traders (press release)
Launched in April, the Jobs Initiative was designed to address summer youth unemployment by engaging business leaders, local elected officials, and non-profit organizations from around the country, in a show of partnership between public and private ...
Launched in April, the Jobs Initiative was designed to address summer youth unemployment by engaging business leaders, local elected officials, and non-profit organizations from around the country, in a show of partnership between public and private ...
Monday, May 9, 2011
Job in a Box to be unveiled Tuesday
Visalia Times-Delta
Officials with the Tulare County Library and the county Workforce Investment Board will unveil its two new book dispensers for job seekers Tuesday at Employment Connection offices in Visalia and Dinuba. Both “Job in a Box” mechanical dispensers will be ...
Officials with the Tulare County Library and the county Workforce Investment Board will unveil its two new book dispensers for job seekers Tuesday at Employment Connection offices in Visalia and Dinuba. Both “Job in a Box” mechanical dispensers will be ...
6 NH companies to receive job-training grants
Boston Herald
By AP CONCORD, NH — Six New Hampshire companies have received job training grants totaling more than $325000 to help train over 330 workers. The Job Training Fund distributes up to $2 million annually in matching grants to allow companies to train new ...
By AP CONCORD, NH — Six New Hampshire companies have received job training grants totaling more than $325000 to help train over 330 workers. The Job Training Fund distributes up to $2 million annually in matching grants to allow companies to train new ...
State Agencies Recognize 11 Pennsylvanians for Workforce Success
PR Newswire (press release)
Hearthway was represented at the awards ceremony by Daniel Kuba, acting director of Labor & Industry's Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership. "The Department of Aging recognizes the experience and expertise of older workers who enter the ...
Hearthway was represented at the awards ceremony by Daniel Kuba, acting director of Labor & Industry's Bureau of Workforce Development Partnership. "The Department of Aging recognizes the experience and expertise of older workers who enter the ...
$800000 grant to help Flint-area teens get jobs
WNEM
The money is going to the 2011 Summer Youth Initiative. The effort helps nonprofits and others pay to hire teens. Jobs range from work as camp counselors to clerical positions. Last year, the program had about 500 participants.
The money is going to the 2011 Summer Youth Initiative. The effort helps nonprofits and others pay to hire teens. Jobs range from work as camp counselors to clerical positions. Last year, the program had about 500 participants.
Success at Work: UC San Diego Study Reveals Top Three Factors for Job Seekers
PR Newswire (press release)
Surprisingly, many job seekers are unable to produce direct evidence of these three factors." Factor #1: Employers want proof that a prospect had the necessary knowledge, training, and experience to perform the job or, at least, to learn how to perform ...
Surprisingly, many job seekers are unable to produce direct evidence of these three factors." Factor #1: Employers want proof that a prospect had the necessary knowledge, training, and experience to perform the job or, at least, to learn how to perform ...
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
'Summer of Opportunity' begins
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
RochesterWorks For Youth and the city of Rochester are joining forces again this year to encourage local businesses to hire young people for summer jobs. The Summer of Opportunity initiative, using the slogan "Hire me Rochester!
RochesterWorks For Youth and the city of Rochester are joining forces again this year to encourage local businesses to hire young people for summer jobs. The Summer of Opportunity initiative, using the slogan "Hire me Rochester!
Monday, May 2, 2011
HealthTECH Workforce Forum Coming to University of Connecticut, Stamford ...
PR Web (press release)
Joseph Carbone, President & CEO of The WorkPlace, Inc., Southwestern Connecticut's Regional Workforce Investment Board (WIB) stated, “The upcoming Healthcare Technology Workforce Forum will be an effective tool to support the preparation of a qualified ...
Joseph Carbone, President & CEO of The WorkPlace, Inc., Southwestern Connecticut's Regional Workforce Investment Board (WIB) stated, “The upcoming Healthcare Technology Workforce Forum will be an effective tool to support the preparation of a qualified ...
Award-winning kindergarten teacher gets it just right
Chicago Sun-Times
She grew up in Englewood wanting to be a teacher, inspired by an opportunity after eighth grade to work as a teacher's aide through the city's summer youth jobs program, only to be discouraged by family elders who considered the teaching profession too ...
She grew up in Englewood wanting to be a teacher, inspired by an opportunity after eighth grade to work as a teacher's aide through the city's summer youth jobs program, only to be discouraged by family elders who considered the teaching profession too ...
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Eastern Maine Development Corporation Unveils New Model
WABI
The model merges economic development with workforce development. Senator Susan Collins was on hand to learn more about it. The agency says it's tested the model on about fifty companies. "What we've designed here is a system which now really marries ...
The model merges economic development with workforce development. Senator Susan Collins was on hand to learn more about it. The agency says it's tested the model on about fifty companies. "What we've designed here is a system which now really marries ...
ManpowerGroup Evolution to Innovative Workforce Solutions Company Strikes Chord
PR Newswire (press release)
MILWAUKEE, April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup™, (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, says the evolution of its brand from Manpower Inc. to ManpowerGroup in order to help clients navigate the new complexity and ...
MILWAUKEE, April 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ManpowerGroup™, (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, says the evolution of its brand from Manpower Inc. to ManpowerGroup in order to help clients navigate the new complexity and ...
Special Urban Garden Project to Provide Jobs for North Mpls. Youth
KSTP.com
The University of Minnesota is set to help kick off a special urban garden project that will provide food and science lessons along with summer jobs for North Minneapolis' Jordan neighborhood youth. The university says the newly expanded garden at Oak
The University of Minnesota is set to help kick off a special urban garden project that will provide food and science lessons along with summer jobs for North Minneapolis' Jordan neighborhood youth. The university says the newly expanded garden at Oak
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Critical Moment to Connect Latino Youth to School and Jobs, Report Says
Youth Today
Latino youth are 34 percent of all US residents under 18, according to the report called “Plugged In,” and 28 percent of Latinos between 16 and 24 never finish high school. Meanwhile, the report states, more than 70 percent of jobs will require more ...
Latino youth are 34 percent of all US residents under 18, according to the report called “Plugged In,” and 28 percent of Latinos between 16 and 24 never finish high school. Meanwhile, the report states, more than 70 percent of jobs will require more ...
San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Helps Small Business Start-Up
Send2Press Newswire (press release)
Business service representatives from the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board immediately stepped in to post Metroll's job openings on www.csb-win.org and also assisted Patel in obtaining the necessary approvals and permits to get Metroll
Business service representatives from the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board immediately stepped in to post Metroll's job openings on www.csb-win.org and also assisted Patel in obtaining the necessary approvals and permits to get Metroll
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Funding restored for summer youth jobs program
Glens Falls Post-Star
Dozens of local kids will have jobs this summer thanks to a state restoration of funding to youth employment programs that are run each year by local counties. Warren County put 40 kids to work last summer while Washington County funded 19 jobs; ...
Dozens of local kids will have jobs this summer thanks to a state restoration of funding to youth employment programs that are run each year by local counties. Warren County put 40 kids to work last summer while Washington County funded 19 jobs; ...
Monday, April 18, 2011
$4 Million Boost To Support Dislocated Workers
Ashland Current
According to Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Manny Perez, more than 2580 dislocated workers affected by multiple layoffs and plant closures throughout the state, primarily in the manufacturing sector will benefit from this ...
According to Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Manny Perez, more than 2580 dislocated workers affected by multiple layoffs and plant closures throughout the state, primarily in the manufacturing sector will benefit from this ...
Massachusetts State Leaders Tour Special Training Program for Veterans
PR Newswire (press release)
"Recognizing the sacrifice of our military service men and women, it is our responsibility to provide veterans with job training and other services upon their return home. We applaud MassMEP for providing veterans with the right resources, ...
"Recognizing the sacrifice of our military service men and women, it is our responsibility to provide veterans with job training and other services upon their return home. We applaud MassMEP for providing veterans with the right resources, ...
South Florida Workforce Kicks Off Young Adult Summer Employment Program
PRLog.Org (press release)
By providing job opportunities, we not only improve the local economy, but more importantly we provide career exposure to our future workforce,” said Rick Beasley, executive director for South Florida Workforce Investment Board.
By providing job opportunities, we not only improve the local economy, but more importantly we provide career exposure to our future workforce,” said Rick Beasley, executive director for South Florida Workforce Investment Board.
Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board/SWPA Bots IQ Are Coming to ...
Techburgher
The Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (TRWIB) and SWPA Bots IQ are coming to Westmoreland Community College to help local youth choose their career path as part of Imagine! Career Week…And robots will be involved! Imagine! ...
The Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board (TRWIB) and SWPA Bots IQ are coming to Westmoreland Community College to help local youth choose their career path as part of Imagine! Career Week…And robots will be involved! Imagine! ...
Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board Recognizes Top Performing Jobs Centers
PR-USA.net (press release)
"In 2009-2010, because of the City's high unemployment rate and overwhelming demand, our workforce development system set a record for providing assistance to job seekers and youth customers. Our 17 Four Star award level WorkSource and OneSource
"In 2009-2010, because of the City's high unemployment rate and overwhelming demand, our workforce development system set a record for providing assistance to job seekers and youth customers. Our 17 Four Star award level WorkSource and OneSource
State joins worker-training program
Charleston Regional Business
South Carolina has joined eight other states in a Center for Energy Workforce Development initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to train low-income young adults for careers in the energy industry. South Carolina is entering the Get ...
South Carolina has joined eight other states in a Center for Energy Workforce Development initiative funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to train low-income young adults for careers in the energy industry. South Carolina is entering the Get ...
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis Pushes Youth Summer Jobs
Hispanically Speaking News
US Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced a new website aimed at helping young Americans aged 16 to 24 to obtain summer jobs. The website is www.dol.gov/summerjobs. Historically, the month of July is when youth employment peaks. ...
US Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced a new website aimed at helping young Americans aged 16 to 24 to obtain summer jobs. The website is www.dol.gov/summerjobs. Historically, the month of July is when youth employment peaks. ...
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
N.J. Department of Labor launches Jobs4Jersey.com to connect jobless with ...
newjerseynewsroom.com
The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development Tuesday launched “www.Jobs4Jersey.com,†a website that attempts to more quickly link New Jersey’s over 390000 jobless with potential employers. Officials describe the site as a virtual ...
The state Department of Labor and Workforce Development Tuesday launched “www.Jobs4Jersey.com,†a website that attempts to more quickly link New Jersey’s over 390000 jobless with potential employers. Officials describe the site as a virtual ...
April is 'Workforce Development Month' in city and state
Signal
The city of Santa Clarita has joined forces with WorkSource California to launch Workforce Development Month, an outreach and educational campaign happening during the month of April. As one of the 17 California Centers connected to the campaign, ...
The city of Santa Clarita has joined forces with WorkSource California to launch Workforce Development Month, an outreach and educational campaign happening during the month of April. As one of the 17 California Centers connected to the campaign, ...
Charitable grants of $7.9 million awarded to nonprofits by Naples ...
Gulf Coast Business Review
Grants awarded to eight organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club, the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board and St. Matt's, fund out-of-school ...
Grants awarded to eight organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club, the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board and St. Matt's, fund out-of-school ...
UCSF Job Training Program Transforms Lives
UCSF Today
After a two week assessment process, the applicants spend 10 weeks completing hard and soft skill training which includes computer classes, interview techniques and basic job training. They also receive regular training seminars during placement and
After a two week assessment process, the applicants spend 10 weeks completing hard and soft skill training which includes computer classes, interview techniques and basic job training. They also receive regular training seminars during placement and
Monday, April 11, 2011
NAWDP | 2011 AWARD WINNERS
He is currently the Workforce Improvement Director for Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Tarrant County Texas Workforce Development Board. ...
$50M for job training
Columbus Dispatch
The 2009 constitutional amendment that allowed casino gambling required a one-time payment from each licensed casino operator of $50 million for job training. Kasich, who unveiled the program after touring the specialty paper-maker
The 2009 constitutional amendment that allowed casino gambling required a one-time payment from each licensed casino operator of $50 million for job training. Kasich, who unveiled the program after touring the specialty paper-maker
Food workers graduate
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
The program is funded by grants obtained by the Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board while the course is administered by the local Penn State campuses. Lucyann Vierling, the executive director of that board, said the program acts as a
The program is funded by grants obtained by the Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board while the course is administered by the local Penn State campuses. Lucyann Vierling, the executive director of that board, said the program acts as a
State receives $4 million grant to help job seekers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The federal agency awarded the funds to the state Department of Workforce Development under a program called Trade Adjustment Assistance, which helps eligible workers who lost their jobs because a company moved operations to another nation, ...
The federal agency awarded the funds to the state Department of Workforce Development under a program called Trade Adjustment Assistance, which helps eligible workers who lost their jobs because a company moved operations to another nation, ...
Friday, April 8, 2011
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities - Capitol Forum ...
Ron Painter of the National Association of Workforce Boards discussed opportunities for collaboration between HACU and workforce development efforts. ...
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Labor secretary focuses on training
Worcester Telegram
Joanne F. Goldstein, a former labor lawyer who is secretary for Labor and Workforce Development in Massachusetts, said this morning students need more education and specific training to meet the requirements of today's businesses and to contribute to ...
Joanne F. Goldstein, a former labor lawyer who is secretary for Labor and Workforce Development in Massachusetts, said this morning students need more education and specific training to meet the requirements of today's businesses and to contribute to ...
Monday, April 4, 2011
Federal workforce program in danger of losing funding
Middletown Journal
By Ed Richter, Staff Writer 8:27 PM Saturday, April 2, 2011 LEBANON — After being unemployed for more than a year, Dale Miller said if it wasn't for a federal workforce development program that allowed him to gain new skills, he'd probably still be
By Ed Richter, Staff Writer 8:27 PM Saturday, April 2, 2011 LEBANON — After being unemployed for more than a year, Dale Miller said if it wasn't for a federal workforce development program that allowed him to gain new skills, he'd probably still be
WIA cuts could hurt, but JWCC's Workforce Development Center here to stay
Quincy Herald Whig
The US House of Representatives cut funding in February for work force development and job training under the Workforce Investment Act with approval of an appropriations bill. Huge budget deficits, coupled with lawmakers looking for all possible saving
The US House of Representatives cut funding in February for work force development and job training under the Workforce Investment Act with approval of an appropriations bill. Huge budget deficits, coupled with lawmakers looking for all possible saving
Federal training cuts have long-term cost
Livingston Daily
As a local business owner and chair of the Livingston County Workforce Development Council, I am writing to oppose recent action taken by the US House of Representatives to eliminate all funding for local work-force programs. The House recently passed ...
As a local business owner and chair of the Livingston County Workforce Development Council, I am writing to oppose recent action taken by the US House of Representatives to eliminate all funding for local work-force programs. The House recently passed ...
Federal Grant Lays Foundation for New Job Retraining
Friday, Apr 1, 2011
Construction worker Miguel Vazquez talks with his son. He spent two years unemployed before a federally funded program helped him get back to work.
More than two years of unemployment have ended for Miguel Vazquez, a 39-year-old construction worker, thanks to a federally funded training program that enabled him to learn new green building techniques.
Construction worker Miguel Vazquez talks with his son. He spent two years unemployed before a federally funded program helped him get back to work.
More than two years of unemployment have ended for Miguel Vazquez, a 39-year-old construction worker, thanks to a federally funded training program that enabled him to learn new green building techniques.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Exciting American Youth About Manufacturing
IndustryWeek
Aerospace jobs of all types are among the best-paid (software engineers in the aerospace industry command more than $44 an hour). And just about every study that has been done about aerospace employment in the next 20 years indicates the US will have a ...
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Aerospace jobs of all types are among the best-paid (software engineers in the aerospace industry command more than $44 an hour). And just about every study that has been done about aerospace employment in the next 20 years indicates the US will have a ...
See all stories on this topic »
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Southern California Workforce Boards Celebrate Workforce Development Month
Job seekers and businesses get access to employment and job training resources
LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2011 -- In the midst of proposed major cuts to federally-funded Workforce Investment Act (WIA) employment and job training programs, the L.A. County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is launching the first Southern California Workforce Development Month in April 2011. Joining in this inaugural effort are 15 other WIBs in the region, along with the Greater L.A. Chamber of Commerce. Together they will promote Southern California's workforce development system and One-Stop Career Centers through targeted job seeker and business events and resources. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors have been asked to proclaim April 2011 as Workforce Development Month and to urge all 88 cities in L.A. County, as well as local elected officials in all of Southern California, to join the cause.
LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2011 -- In the midst of proposed major cuts to federally-funded Workforce Investment Act (WIA) employment and job training programs, the L.A. County Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is launching the first Southern California Workforce Development Month in April 2011. Joining in this inaugural effort are 15 other WIBs in the region, along with the Greater L.A. Chamber of Commerce. Together they will promote Southern California's workforce development system and One-Stop Career Centers through targeted job seeker and business events and resources. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors have been asked to proclaim April 2011 as Workforce Development Month and to urge all 88 cities in L.A. County, as well as local elected officials in all of Southern California, to join the cause.
State boosting 'green' technology
TheDay.com
The Franklin-based Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board, led by executive director John Beauregard, is offering local employers in green industries up to $135000 in matching grants over the next two years to train their workers in innovative ...
The Franklin-based Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board, led by executive director John Beauregard, is offering local employers in green industries up to $135000 in matching grants over the next two years to train their workers in innovative ...
Program aims to develop a new generation of workers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The number of jobs for computer-controlled machine tool operators for metal and plastic in Wisconsin is expected to grow 4.05% through 2018, according to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. "There's a lot of future in manufacturing in ...
The number of jobs for computer-controlled machine tool operators for metal and plastic in Wisconsin is expected to grow 4.05% through 2018, according to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. "There's a lot of future in manufacturing in ...
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Workforce board looking to bolster local 'green' companies
Norwich Bulletin
By JAMES MOSHER The Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board has received a $135000 grant from the US Department of Labor and has assembled a team to fund “green” companies. The board's grant is part of a $3.3 million award made to Connecticut. ...
By JAMES MOSHER The Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board has received a $135000 grant from the US Department of Labor and has assembled a team to fund “green” companies. The board's grant is part of a $3.3 million award made to Connecticut. ...
Workforce Day of Action to restore Workforce Investment Act ...
The following is an excert from the press release issued by the National Association of Workforce boardsNAWB. WASHINGTON Feb 25 2011PRNewswire As the debate ...
Mayor Landrieu unveils summer opportunities for NO youth
Louisiana Weekly
“Our best tool in improving our economy and reducing crime is by investing in activities for our youth which is why we doubled funding for recreation in 2011 and have completely revamped the summer jobs program. We now have opportunities for youth ages ...
“Our best tool in improving our economy and reducing crime is by investing in activities for our youth which is why we doubled funding for recreation in 2011 and have completely revamped the summer jobs program. We now have opportunities for youth ages ...
Monday, March 28, 2011
Guest column: It's wrong time to cut US job-training funds
Cincinnati.com
Michael Conner is Vice President of Human Resources for Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. and chairman of the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board. The Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Resolution passed by the US House of Representatives on Feb. ...
Michael Conner is Vice President of Human Resources for Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. and chairman of the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board. The Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Resolution passed by the US House of Representatives on Feb. ...
Mike Moore Talks to Monster at NAWB Forum 2011 - Vus TV
Economic and Community Development Director of Thief River Falls, Minn. talks about hiring issues at NAWB Forum 2011.
Baltimore is making strides in work force development
Baltimore Sun
Today has been designated as a national Workforce Day of Action. ... United States Conference of Mayors and the National Association of Workforce Boards ...
Today has been designated as a national Workforce Day of Action. ... United States Conference of Mayors and the National Association of Workforce Boards ...
Employment Board Funding on the Chopping Block
WAMC
A main sponsor of the advocacy day is the National Association of Workforce Boards based in Washington DC, their CEO, Ron Painter is working with lobbyists ...
WAMC
A main sponsor of the advocacy day is the National Association of Workforce Boards based in Washington DC, their CEO, Ron Painter is working with lobbyists ...
WAMC
Northwest Georgia gets $1M grant to defray job training costs of long-term ...
The Republic
Georgia State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said the funds will help both the unemployed and their new employers. He said many workers who have lost a job will require on-the-job training to get new positions.
Georgia State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said the funds will help both the unemployed and their new employers. He said many workers who have lost a job will require on-the-job training to get new positions.
Friday, March 25, 2011
HUD awards job training grants
(WTVA) _ The US Housing and Urban Development Southeast office has announced grants to public housing agencies to provide education and job training to low-income families. The grants will allow the agencies to work with schools, businesses, ...
JOB1, NORDC and Partner Agencies Revamp Programming Including New Focus on Teens
NewOrleans.Com
“Our best tool in improving our economy and reducing crime is by investing in activities for our youth which is why we doubled funding for recreation in 2011 and have completely revamped the summer jobs program. We now have opportunities for youth ages ...
“Our best tool in improving our economy and reducing crime is by investing in activities for our youth which is why we doubled funding for recreation in 2011 and have completely revamped the summer jobs program. We now have opportunities for youth ages ...
DTE Energy Foundation and City Connect Detroit Partner to Provide 333 Summer ...
PR-USA.net (press release)
The DTE Energy Foundation announced today plans to fund and support 333 summer jobs for youth in Metropolitan Detroit at the second annual Youth Employment Summit, hosted by City Connect Detroit. With the creation of job opportunities for young people ...
The DTE Energy Foundation announced today plans to fund and support 333 summer jobs for youth in Metropolitan Detroit at the second annual Youth Employment Summit, hosted by City Connect Detroit. With the creation of job opportunities for young people ...
Thursday, March 24, 2011
NW Ga. jobs program gets $1M grant
Bizjournals.com
The Northwest Georgia Workforce Investment Board will get a $1 million grant to assist workers without jobs for at least 16 weeks, according to the Calhoun Times. The grant, from the US Department of Labor, will reimburse training costs to employers ...
The Northwest Georgia Workforce Investment Board will get a $1 million grant to assist workers without jobs for at least 16 weeks, according to the Calhoun Times. The grant, from the US Department of Labor, will reimburse training costs to employers ...
TN to provide $8.4M to help autoworkers with job retraining
The Tennessean
Bill Haslam and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced on Wednesday an additional $8.4 million to aid General Motors workers and others with retraining amid cuts in the automotive industry. In addition to former General
Bill Haslam and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development announced on Wednesday an additional $8.4 million to aid General Motors workers and others with retraining amid cuts in the automotive industry. In addition to former General
Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County Supports Employers with ...
Send2Press Newswire (press release)
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, through a partnership with the California Employers Association, has helped more than 100 businesses with no cost human resources consulting
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, through a partnership with the California Employers Association, has helped more than 100 businesses with no cost human resources consulting
Milwaukee Area Workforce Investment Board: To speak to the impact ...
Wisbusiness.com
WHO: Don Sykes, CEO of MAWIB; Francisco Sanchez, president of WOW Workforce Development Board; representatives from Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator ...
WHO: Don Sykes, CEO of MAWIB; Francisco Sanchez, president of WOW Workforce Development Board; representatives from Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator ...
Youth Summer Jobs Available thanks to Partnership
WXYZ
DETROIT (WXYZ) - If you're a young person looking for a job this summer, read on! The Second Annual Youth Employment Summit is hoping to find employment for 333 young people in the greater Detroit area this summer. Thanks to the support of the DTE ...
DETROIT (WXYZ) - If you're a young person looking for a job this summer, read on! The Second Annual Youth Employment Summit is hoping to find employment for 333 young people in the greater Detroit area this summer. Thanks to the support of the DTE ...
NW Ga WIB Gets $1 Million Grant
Coosa Valley News
The Northwest Georgia Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has received a $1092930 training grant from the US Department of Labor. The grant provides reimbursement of training costs to employers who hire long-term unemployed job seekers in 15 Northwest ...
The Northwest Georgia Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has received a $1092930 training grant from the US Department of Labor. The grant provides reimbursement of training costs to employers who hire long-term unemployed job seekers in 15 Northwest ...
Digital Divide Data Receives $895000 Grant from Rockefeller Foundation to ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
This funding will enable DDD to invest in an information technology services business that will train and employ 300 youth from slum areas in Nairobi. The grant is part of the Rockefeller Foundation's work, "Poverty Reduction through Information and ...
This funding will enable DDD to invest in an information technology services business that will train and employ 300 youth from slum areas in Nairobi. The grant is part of the Rockefeller Foundation's work, "Poverty Reduction through Information and ...
“A Workforce Day of Action” Thursday, March 24th, 2011 - CNN iReport
... Jobs For the Future, The National Association of Workforce Boards, National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), The National ...
Monday, March 21, 2011
University of North Florida Awarded Two $500000 Contracts By Workforce Florida ...
Weekly Challenger
Workforce Florida Inc.is the statewide workforce investment board led by business and government leaders and charged with overseeing Florida's workforce system, which includes the Agency for Workforce Innovation and 24 Regional Workforce Boards. ...
Workforce Florida Inc.is the statewide workforce investment board led by business and government leaders and charged with overseeing Florida's workforce system, which includes the Agency for Workforce Innovation and 24 Regional Workforce Boards. ...
U.S. Secretary of Education confirms attendance at Capitol ...
... CA; Ron Painter, National Association of Workforce Boards; Dr. Richard Fry, Pew Hispanic Center; Dr. Gabriela D. Lemus, U.S. Department of Labor; ...
US Fish and Wildlife summer youth jobs announced
Summit Daily News
By Janice Kurbjun Youth participating in summer work on wildlife refuges or other public lands say they had fun, learned a lot and some experienced a dramatic cultural shift and understanding of the natural environment through their work. ...
By Janice Kurbjun Youth participating in summer work on wildlife refuges or other public lands say they had fun, learned a lot and some experienced a dramatic cultural shift and understanding of the natural environment through their work. ...
Thursday, March 17, 2011
YouTube - SXSW 2011: Monster with Brent McCombs, Waste Management
Added to queue Lorenzo Reyes Talks to Monster at NAWB Forum 2011by MonsterVideoVault40 views • Thumbnail 1:40. Add to. Added to queue SXSW 2011: Monster ...
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Continuing Education Program Approved to Offer Workforce Investment Act Services
U.S. News University
According to a press release, the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the Orange County Workforce Investment Board (OCWIB) recently approved UC Irvine Extension as a provider of WIA training services.
According to a press release, the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) and the Orange County Workforce Investment Board (OCWIB) recently approved UC Irvine Extension as a provider of WIA training services.
Sparks Tribune - Nevada House budget bill would suspend job funds
A report by the National Association of Workforce Boards said in the last fiscal year, more than 8800 people were served through the Nevada programs, ...
Monday, March 14, 2011
US Department of Labor provides funding to assist about 400 dislocated ...
TTKN News
“This grant will make available the services they need to re-enter the workforce.” Awarded to the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development, this grant will be operated by the Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board. ...
“This grant will make available the services they need to re-enter the workforce.” Awarded to the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development, this grant will be operated by the Merrimack Valley Workforce Investment Board. ...
Nevada House budget bill would suspend funds for state job ...
The Republic
A report by the National Association of Workforce Boards said in the last fiscal year, more than 8800 people were served through the Nevada programs, ...
A report by the National Association of Workforce Boards said in the last fiscal year, more than 8800 people were served through the Nevada programs, ...
Groups: Millions of U.S. Children Would be Harmed by Proposed House Continuing ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Reducing the deficit and balancing the budget must not be done by stunting the future earning potential and economic opportunities of today's vulnerable youth. To shut them out of access to jobs, work experience, and educational activities is ...
Reducing the deficit and balancing the budget must not be done by stunting the future earning potential and economic opportunities of today's vulnerable youth. To shut them out of access to jobs, work experience, and educational activities is ...
Federal cuts may spell disaster for local job training programs
Freeport Journal-Standard
By Travis Morse A federal budget proposal to eliminate funding for Workforce Investment Boards would have a disastrous effect on many of the important job training and education programs offered in this region, said Janet Vrtol, manager of the Local ...
By Travis Morse A federal budget proposal to eliminate funding for Workforce Investment Boards would have a disastrous effect on many of the important job training and education programs offered in this region, said Janet Vrtol, manager of the Local ...
Sen. Fontana Discusses Workforce Development
Patch.com
This week, the focus is on the second component – workforce development. A recent report from the US Department of Education found that only 20% of our current workforce holds the skills that 60% of our 2oth century economy requires. ...
This week, the focus is on the second component – workforce development. A recent report from the US Department of Education found that only 20% of our current workforce holds the skills that 60% of our 2oth century economy requires. ...
WorkForce Solutions GED Program Helping Local Residents | KVEO ...
"We as a Workforce board in Lower Rio have been preparing for this for a few years now," said Bonnie Gonzalez, Workforce Solutions LRGV CEO. ...
Ruidoso Free Press - Funding cuts threaten workforce development
Members of the Eastern Area Workforce Development Board are fighting against the proposed $3.6 billion in WIA funding termination and a $175 million ...
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
NLC Report: Greater Collaboration Needed Between Local Workforce Investment ...
PR Newswire (press release)
Specifically, greater collaboration is needed between local workforce boards and local elected officials in ensuring a productive and effective workforce development system. The report, State of America's Cities: Special Section on Workforce ...
Specifically, greater collaboration is needed between local workforce boards and local elected officials in ensuring a productive and effective workforce development system. The report, State of America's Cities: Special Section on Workforce ...
MY TAKE — Federal budget is not just for “everyone else”
HollandSentinel.com
Sara Hambley chairs the Ottawa County Workforce Development Board. Sherry Miller chairs the Ottawa County Community Action Agency Advisory Board.
Sara Hambley chairs the Ottawa County Workforce Development Board. Sherry Miller chairs the Ottawa County Community Action Agency Advisory Board.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Interactive tool designed to help Minnesota job seekers pursue careers in energy
Alexandria Echo Press
Minnesotans hoping to find a job in the fast-growing energy sector no longer have to search multiple websites to figure out where to go for training. Minnesotans hoping to find a job in the fast-growing energy sector no longer have to search multiple ...
Minnesotans hoping to find a job in the fast-growing energy sector no longer have to search multiple websites to figure out where to go for training. Minnesotans hoping to find a job in the fast-growing energy sector no longer have to search multiple ...
No Adult Left Behind Bill discussed in Raleigh
Examiner.com
According to Section 4 of the bill it would allocate five million dollars ( 5000000) from the General fund to the Comission on Workforce Development to implement this initiative. Furthermore, in Section 3.a of the bill it focuses on explaining that its ...
According to Section 4 of the bill it would allocate five million dollars ( 5000000) from the General fund to the Comission on Workforce Development to implement this initiative. Furthermore, in Section 3.a of the bill it focuses on explaining that its ...
CT learning the real definition of a “green job''
Hartford Business
“We are trying to train people for jobs that don't exist yet and to work on technology that doesn't exist yet,” said Tim Murney, green jobs coordinator for the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board. While the state agencies have tried to find ...
“We are trying to train people for jobs that don't exist yet and to work on technology that doesn't exist yet,” said Tim Murney, green jobs coordinator for the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board. While the state agencies have tried to find ...
Friday, March 4, 2011
Officials attend workforce excellence forum
Central Lakes College administrators and Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program officials attended the Feb. 5-8 National Association of Workforce Boards Forum in Washington, D.C.
A better DC summer jobs program
Washington Post
IT'S BEEN SOMETHING of an annual ritual in the District to hear horror stories about the city-run summer work program for youth. Program participants who worked didn't get paid, while others got money for not doing a lick of work. ...
IT'S BEEN SOMETHING of an annual ritual in the District to hear horror stories about the city-run summer work program for youth. Program participants who worked didn't get paid, while others got money for not doing a lick of work. ...
Danville leaders push to save work force program
GoDanRiver.com
Laurie Moran, chair of the National Association of Workforce Boards and president of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, quickly arranged ...
Laurie Moran, chair of the National Association of Workforce Boards and president of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, quickly arranged ...
Job training in crossfire of deficit battles
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Mullins hopes her fortunes turn with the help of a federal job-training program that proponents say leads to full-time work for three of every four participants. She is wrapping up five months of computer training. IT is one of the state's hottest ...
Mullins hopes her fortunes turn with the help of a federal job-training program that proponents say leads to full-time work for three of every four participants. She is wrapping up five months of computer training. IT is one of the state's hottest ...
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Students at Technical Employment Training band together for special class project: designing and building a prosthetic leg for their classmate
by Roderick Kinnison
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Members of the first graduating class of Technical Employment Training, Inc. (TET) were unable to accept their diploma because they were already busy at their new jobs, reports the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County.
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Members of the first graduating class of Technical Employment Training, Inc. (TET) were unable to accept their diploma because they were already busy at their new jobs, reports the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Big Bend agency gets $1 million for youth job training
Tallahassee Democrat (blog)
Of the $30696643 awarded, the Big Bend Jobs and Education Council in Tallahassee received $1047235. The money is to help prepare out-of-school youth for careers through hands-on construction training and completion of high school.
Of the $30696643 awarded, the Big Bend Jobs and Education Council in Tallahassee received $1047235. The money is to help prepare out-of-school youth for careers through hands-on construction training and completion of high school.
Pilot program helps troubled youth find jobs
KTVL
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- The tools in Warren Helgeson's class at the Rogue Valley Correctional Facility build more than chairs and stools. They build futures. "They go through school and get into programs like mine," Helgeson said. ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- The tools in Warren Helgeson's class at the Rogue Valley Correctional Facility build more than chairs and stools. They build futures. "They go through school and get into programs like mine," Helgeson said. ...
Mark Group Hosts U.S. Secretary of Labor
PR Newswire (press release)
Mark Group has worked closely with the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation to hire the company's workforce. "We expect to increase our hiring exponentially as we expand our reach, regionally and nationally." Bartos also discussed Mark ...
Mark Group has worked closely with the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation to hire the company's workforce. "We expect to increase our hiring exponentially as we expand our reach, regionally and nationally." Bartos also discussed Mark ...
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board’s On-The-Job Training Program Relieves Welfare Rolls
Through government and business partnerships in San Bernardino County, training programs are helping reduce the number of people on welfare, develop their skills and stimulate businesses growth in spite of a tough economy. The County of San Bernardino Board of Supervisors knows that assisting businesses during these tough times is the key to our local economic recovery and uses funding received through the Workforce Investment Act to provide this assistance.
Moran elected chair of National Association of Workforce Boards
GoDanRiver.com
By GoDanRiver Staff WASHINGTON — Laurie S. Moran, president of the Danville ... was elected chair of the National Association of Workforce Boards at its ...
By GoDanRiver Staff WASHINGTON — Laurie S. Moran, president of the Danville ... was elected chair of the National Association of Workforce Boards at its ...
Friday, February 25, 2011
National Association of Workforce Boards Launches Online Platform ...
SYS-CON Media, NJ, The world's leading i-technology media company on breaking technology news.
Mass. Teens Rally For Jobs At State House
WBUR
By The WBUR Newsroom BOSTON — Hundreds of teenagers converged on Beacon Hill Thursday afternoon to urge lawmakers to keep funding for youth jobs in the budget. The teens marched from Copley Square to the State House. There, they heard from Gov. ...
By The WBUR Newsroom BOSTON — Hundreds of teenagers converged on Beacon Hill Thursday afternoon to urge lawmakers to keep funding for youth jobs in the budget. The teens marched from Copley Square to the State House. There, they heard from Gov. ...
Young Entrepreneurs to Inspire Students to Create Their Own Jobs
The Lincoln Tribune
CONCORD – On Friday, on February 25, Centralina Workforce Development Board will bring the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour to Concord to inspire youth and young adults to create their own path during one of the worst economic downturns in 80 years. ...
CONCORD – On Friday, on February 25, Centralina Workforce Development Board will bring the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour to Concord to inspire youth and young adults to create their own path during one of the worst economic downturns in 80 years. ...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, Workforce Investment Board and ...
Marketwire (press release)
SAN BERNARDINO, CA--(Marketwire - February 22, 2011) - Continuing its support of young people facing obstacles to employment, the County of San Bernardino's Workforce Investment Board, whose members are appointed by the County's Board of Supervisors, ...
SAN BERNARDINO, CA--(Marketwire - February 22, 2011) - Continuing its support of young people facing obstacles to employment, the County of San Bernardino's Workforce Investment Board, whose members are appointed by the County's Board of Supervisors, ...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Departments of Workforce Services and Employment merge
February 18, 2011
CHEYENNE - Today, Governor Matt Mead signed into law Senate File 120, which officially re-organizes the Department of Workforce Services and the Department of Employment into one agency.
CHEYENNE - Today, Governor Matt Mead signed into law Senate File 120, which officially re-organizes the Department of Workforce Services and the Department of Employment into one agency.
WIA-funded training programs a lifeline in economic crisis
San Bernardino Sun
The Workforce Investment Board is working daily using federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding to create solutions and opportunities to combat this problem. WIA funding is making an impact in our county, and these programs are providing a ...
The Workforce Investment Board is working daily using federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funding to create solutions and opportunities to combat this problem. WIA funding is making an impact in our county, and these programs are providing a ...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Workforce Investment Board honors 23
Cincinnati.com
Twenty-three individuals and two companies from Greater Cincinnati were honored by the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board recently for their contributions and leadership in workforce development. The workforce board is a non-profit ...
Twenty-three individuals and two companies from Greater Cincinnati were honored by the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board recently for their contributions and leadership in workforce development. The workforce board is a non-profit ...
Proposed cuts could close work force centers
GoDanRiver.com
Moran, who was recently elected chair of the National Association of Workforce Boards, said there are still several steps before the federal budget is set ...
Moran, who was recently elected chair of the National Association of Workforce Boards, said there are still several steps before the federal budget is set ...
VIDEO: Northwest Minn. Town has an Unusual Problem: Recruiting for ...
By monsterunleashed
We continued the NAWB Forum 2011 conversation about hiring around the country by jumping from a discussion about high unemployment in Macon, Ala., to Thief River Falls, Minn. Mike Moore, the Economic and Community Development Director ...
We continued the NAWB Forum 2011 conversation about hiring around the country by jumping from a discussion about high unemployment in Macon, Ala., to Thief River Falls, Minn. Mike Moore, the Economic and Community Development Director ...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
The promise of green jobs
Ct Post
Funded by a $4 million federal grant, Workplace Inc., Southwestern Connecticut's Regional Workforce Development Board, started enrolling students like Cirillo into its Green-Up Bridgeport program in February 2010. The program introduces students to ...
Funded by a $4 million federal grant, Workplace Inc., Southwestern Connecticut's Regional Workforce Development Board, started enrolling students like Cirillo into its Green-Up Bridgeport program in February 2010. The program introduces students to ...
Obama's 2012 Budget and Youth: A Breakdown
Youth Today
There is a $100 million set-aside for Second Chance Act funding, which goes in part to helping juvenile offenders connect to school and/or jobs upon release from juvenile and adult facilities. Proposed appropriations for youth employment and training
There is a $100 million set-aside for Second Chance Act funding, which goes in part to helping juvenile offenders connect to school and/or jobs upon release from juvenile and adult facilities. Proposed appropriations for youth employment and training
Workplace issues: DOL 2012 budget request Q & A session
Examiner.com
Q. Is there any funding for a summer jobs program for youth? A. The budget does not include additional money for a standalone summer youth program. ...
Q. Is there any funding for a summer jobs program for youth? A. The budget does not include additional money for a standalone summer youth program. ...
Monday, February 14, 2011
Urge Congress to Fund Summer Jobs for Youth NOW! | Change.org
Last year's economic stimulus package included $2.1 billion for summer youth jobs. These funds provided summer jobs and, in some cases, jobs outside...
Laura Gilbert: Job training for Americans not a priority for Congress
MinnPost.com (blog)
Yesterday the House Appropriations Committee announced $2 billion in job training cuts for Fiscal Year 2011. Wow. Let me see if I understand.
Yesterday the House Appropriations Committee announced $2 billion in job training cuts for Fiscal Year 2011. Wow. Let me see if I understand.
Kentucky awarded $4.8 million for laid-off workers
Lexington Herald Leader
The grant announced Wednesday will go to the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet through regional agencies. Initially, $3.5 million will be ...
The grant announced Wednesday will go to the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet through regional agencies. Initially, $3.5 million will be ...
Polzella At 5th New England Workforce Conference
Hartford Courant
In addition to the panel, the conference will feature Ron Painter, Executive Director of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), Bridget Brown, ...
In addition to the panel, the conference will feature Ron Painter, Executive Director of the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB), Bridget Brown, ...
Local Young Entrepreneurs to Inspire Students to Create Their Own Jobs
The Lincoln Tribune
Concord, NC – On February 25, Centralina Workforce Development Board will bring the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour to Concord to inspire youth and young ...
Concord, NC – On February 25, Centralina Workforce Development Board will bring the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour to Concord to inspire youth and young ...
BuzzBee Wins 2011 Better Workplace Award for Excellence in Job Training and ...
PR Web (press release)
BuzzBee's unique approach to staff development and focus on creating an environment of opportunity allows it to shine as a leader in the Job Training and ...
BuzzBee's unique approach to staff development and focus on creating an environment of opportunity allows it to shine as a leader in the Job Training and ...
Training Is Key in Seeking Partners for Summer Jobs Programs
Youth Today
At the National Association of Workforce Boards meeting in Washington this week, new strategies for summer jobs program sustainability was the focus of a ...
At the National Association of Workforce Boards meeting in Washington this week, new strategies for summer jobs program sustainability was the focus of a ...
Workforce Development Board Focuses on Literacy in February ...
The Guilford County Workforce Development Board has partnered with six other workforce development boards across the region to promote literacy awareness ...
Walmart Foundation and Goodwill Assist Single Mothers
PR Newswire (press release)
The funding has already assisted single mothers with job training and placement at select locations. In addition to job training and placement, ...
The funding has already assisted single mothers with job training and placement at select locations. In addition to job training and placement, ...
Chevron, Casa de Amigos team to start job training program
My West Texas
Casa received a $140000 grant form Chevron for the Take2 Job Skills Training Program. Cindeka Nealy/Reporter-Telegram Posted: Monday, February 7, ...
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Casa received a $140000 grant form Chevron for the Take2 Job Skills Training Program. Cindeka Nealy/Reporter-Telegram Posted: Monday, February 7, ...
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Abilities Center gets grant
Gloucester County Times - NJ.com
... opportunities for people with disabilities, has been awarded a $22000 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Training Grant. ...
... opportunities for people with disabilities, has been awarded a $22000 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Training Grant. ...
Guyton receives Gadsden State service award
Gadsden Times
He is best known for helping implement such programs as the Save Our Neighborhood Program, the recycling program and the Workforce Development Partnership. ...
He is best known for helping implement such programs as the Save Our Neighborhood Program, the recycling program and the Workforce Development Partnership. ...
7 NH companies receiving training grants
Boston Globe
The job training program grants bring the total amount awarded since late 2007 to $3 million. The awards are for January but were announced Friday. ...
The job training program grants bring the total amount awarded since late 2007 to $3 million. The awards are for January but were announced Friday. ...
Wiregrass Tech recieves $400000 grant
WALB-TV
Wiregrass Georgia Tech will use the work ready grants to further workforce development and advanced manufacturing. The Work Ready Program identified those ...
Wiregrass Georgia Tech will use the work ready grants to further workforce development and advanced manufacturing. The Work Ready Program identified those ...
Growing War for Talents Looms as U.S. Economy Continues to Recover
PR Newswire (press release)
4, 2011 -- Manpower Inc., (NYSE: MAN) world leader in innovative workforce solutions, has warned that continuing high levels of unemployment are coupled ...
4, 2011 -- Manpower Inc., (NYSE: MAN) world leader in innovative workforce solutions, has warned that continuing high levels of unemployment are coupled ...
Utah Board of Regents poised to offer college credit for job training
Deseret News
Many young people don't go into trades because they want to get a degree as well, and that has become much more difficult as job training programs have ...
Many young people don't go into trades because they want to get a degree as well, and that has become much more difficult as job training programs have ...
Eighth-graders get on the job training
Gaston Gazette
Eighth-graders at Cramerton Middle learned what it takes to get a job in engineering and computer technology with PSNC Energy as part of Students@Work Week. ...
Eighth-graders at Cramerton Middle learned what it takes to get a job in engineering and computer technology with PSNC Energy as part of Students@Work Week. ...
Massachusetts Funds More Green Jobs Training
SustainableBusiness.com
Eligible projects must include on-the-job-training (OJT) models that serve the target population and provide targeted services and activities that address ...
Eligible projects must include on-the-job-training (OJT) models that serve the target population and provide targeted services and activities that address ...
PATHWAYS PROJECT TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE
By Ardeana Hamlin
Pathways Project Manager for Eastern Maine Development Corporation Kitty Barbee, Opportunity Maine Co-Director/Founder Rob Brown and Tri Country Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Joanna Russell will present the program's ...
Pathways Project Manager for Eastern Maine Development Corporation Kitty Barbee, Opportunity Maine Co-Director/Founder Rob Brown and Tri Country Workforce Investment Board Executive Director Joanna Russell will present the program's ...
USAF Hosts STEM Symposium For Bright Futures
SatNews Publishers
Jan Vogel, South Bay Workforce Investment Board chief executive officer; Suzanne Fuentes, El Segundo City Council member and Lt. Gen. ...
Jan Vogel, South Bay Workforce Investment Board chief executive officer; Suzanne Fuentes, El Segundo City Council member and Lt. Gen. ...
Oregon Workforce Alliance awarded more than $600000 in federal funds
Daily Astorian
The Oregon Workforce Alliance (OWA) Workforce Investment Board was recently awarded more than $609000 in federal funding to help companies across rural ...
The Oregon Workforce Alliance (OWA) Workforce Investment Board was recently awarded more than $609000 in federal funding to help companies across rural ...
Three Named to Help Groom Future Community College Leaders
PR Newswire (press release)
AACC's three highly successful leadership development programs--known as FLI, FLI Advanced, and FLI@WDI (Workforce Development Institute)--provide career ...
AACC's three highly successful leadership development programs--known as FLI, FLI Advanced, and FLI@WDI (Workforce Development Institute)--provide career ...
Liberty business wins state award
Anderson Independent Mail
The award was given Tuesday at the South Carolina Workforce Development Partnership Symposium. The South Carolina Department of Workforce and Employment, ...
The award was given Tuesday at the South Carolina Workforce Development Partnership Symposium. The South Carolina Department of Workforce and Employment, ...
State career centers to offer social networking training
Milford Daily News
By Staff reports The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development today announced that many of the state's One-Stop Career Centers will now offer ...
By Staff reports The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development today announced that many of the state's One-Stop Career Centers will now offer ...
Health First Spearheads Project Search In Florida
Space Coast Medicine and Healthy Living
... Vocational Rehabilitation and the Workforce Development Board, Project Search consists of two programs that effectively transition disabled students ...
... Vocational Rehabilitation and the Workforce Development Board, Project Search consists of two programs that effectively transition disabled students ...
Press Release Contact: Linda D. Siegel for additional information ...
Network, Inc. at the National Association of Workforce Boards – Forum 2011, being held in Washington, D.C., in. February. The Susquehanna Workforce Network, ...
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www.swnetwork.org/2011-SWN%20Wins%20National%20A...
Chipola announces new cutting-edge program
Jackson County Floridan
Coley said the college could not have developed this program without the help of the Chipola Regional Workforce Development Board, which funded the course ...
Coley said the college could not have developed this program without the help of the Chipola Regional Workforce Development Board, which funded the course ...
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Microsoft Awards Elevate America Community Initiative Grants
Microsoft Corp. today announced that it is awarding more than $5 million in cash and up to $10 million in software over the next two years to 12 nonprofits that offer technology skills training and job placement services to local communities in the United States.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Manpower Inc.: Employers must engage workforce at the human level to gain ...
Wisbusiness.com
... world leader in innovative workforce solutions, has warned that companies must tap into employees' full range of talents to succeed in the Human Age. ...
... world leader in innovative workforce solutions, has warned that companies must tap into employees' full range of talents to succeed in the Human Age. ...
US Department of Labor announces grant increment to continue ...
RealEstateRama
This second and final increment announced today, like the first, is being award to the Citrus Levy Marion Regional Workforce Development Board Inc. National ...
This second and final increment announced today, like the first, is being award to the Citrus Levy Marion Regional Workforce Development Board Inc. National ...
$4.8M awarded to Pierce, Thurston counties for spouses, workers impacted by ...
Tacoma Daily News
The grant was awarded to WorkForce Central and the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council in partnership with Washington State Employment Security ...
The grant was awarded to WorkForce Central and the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council in partnership with Washington State Employment Security ...
Cumberland County clinches $250000 grant for creating jobs
Press of Atlantic City
The one catch is that money will be given to businesses who hire workers through the counties On-the-Job Training program run by the counties' one-stop ...
The one catch is that money will be given to businesses who hire workers through the counties On-the-Job Training program run by the counties' one-stop ...
The Workforce Corner: An Introduction
Ashland Current
With this spirit in mind, the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board, Inc. is pleased to introduce the first of 12 monthly articles that will ...
With this spirit in mind, the Northwest Wisconsin Workforce Investment Board, Inc. is pleased to introduce the first of 12 monthly articles that will ...
COTC launches workforce development initiative
The Newark Advocate
The college recently launched the Workforce Development and Innovation Center, which will offer customized training to businesses in its service area, ...
The college recently launched the Workforce Development and Innovation Center, which will offer customized training to businesses in its service area, ...
Gov. Martinez expanding Workforce Solution staff
Bizjournals.com
Susana Martinez has announced that the state will increase staff at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. Martinez said the number of customer ...
Susana Martinez has announced that the state will increase staff at the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. Martinez said the number of customer ...
Texas Back to Work Secures Jobs for 10000 Texans
The Cherokeean Herald
Employers can still sign up for Texas Back to Work by contacting their local workforce development board. Local contact information is available at ...
Employers can still sign up for Texas Back to Work by contacting their local workforce development board. Local contact information is available at ...
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
NLC awarded $100740 grant
North Lake News Register
NLC's Continuing Education and Workforce Development department obtained the funds under the leadership of its dean, Shannon Weaver, and with the year-long ...
NLC's Continuing Education and Workforce Development department obtained the funds under the leadership of its dean, Shannon Weaver, and with the year-long ...
Workforce Investment Board gets state grant for project
New Philadelphia Times Reporter
“Many economic and work force development organizations and programs are currently in place in Stark and Tuscarawas counties and representatives are ...
“Many economic and work force development organizations and programs are currently in place in Stark and Tuscarawas counties and representatives are ...
Monday, January 24, 2011
Program helps at-risk youth with job skills
Chambersburg Public Opinion
The grant from South Central Workforce Investment Board is part of the Workforce Investment Act. It is administered by the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 ...
The grant from South Central Workforce Investment Board is part of the Workforce Investment Act. It is administered by the Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 ...
State grant to help prevent business closures in region
Canton Repository
A $250000 state grant to The Workforce Investment Board of Stark and Tuscarawas Counties will be used to identify and assist companies at risk ...
A $250000 state grant to The Workforce Investment Board of Stark and Tuscarawas Counties will be used to identify and assist companies at risk ...
Biotech seen as engine for Treasure Coast economic rebound, growth
TCPalm
Workforce Solutions, the state-funded agency tasked with helping job seekers and businesses on the Treasure Coast, organized the event with other tri-county ...
Workforce Solutions, the state-funded agency tasked with helping job seekers and businesses on the Treasure Coast, organized the event with other tri-county ...
On the Economy: New grant = new hires?
By Kirsten
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Workforce Development board has received $200000 of federal money to distribute to local employers through the On-the-Job Training program, it announced this week. That program reimburses eligible employers for ...
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Workforce Development board has received $200000 of federal money to distribute to local employers through the On-the-Job Training program, it announced this week. That program reimburses eligible employers for ...
Manpower Inc. Kicks Off World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Convening Thought
...
PR Newswire (press release)
20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN), world leader in innovative workforce solutions, will kick-start activity with a thought-provoking panel
PR Newswire (press release)
20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN), world leader in innovative workforce solutions, will kick-start activity with a thought-provoking panel
New Initiative Will Help Close the Gap Between Skills Workers Have and Skills ...
PR Newswire (press release)
20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit and Southeast Michigan Fund for Innovative Workforce Solutions has been launched to address the growing gap between the ...
20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit and Southeast Michigan Fund for Innovative Workforce Solutions has been launched to address the growing gap between the ...
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Job Creation To Top US Mayors' Agenda In DC
WFMZ Allentown
"One of the areas that I really would like to see refunded or funded again is the jobs program," said McMahon. "Last couple of years we've had Summer Youth ...
"One of the areas that I really would like to see refunded or funded again is the jobs program," said McMahon. "Last couple of years we've had Summer Youth ...
United Way to assume oversight of Greater Cincinnati Workforce Network
Business Courier
The network recently was awarded a two-year, $600000 Social Innovation Fund grant through the National Fund for Workforce Solutions and its national ...
The network recently was awarded a two-year, $600000 Social Innovation Fund grant through the National Fund for Workforce Solutions and its national ...
NC technology firm wins $25000 grant
The Virginian-Pilot
The grant comes from North Carolina's Northeastern Workforce Development Board. The goal, the agency said, is to provide training to increase workers' ...
The grant comes from North Carolina's Northeastern Workforce Development Board. The goal, the agency said, is to provide training to increase workers' ...
No Federal Funds in Sight for Summer Jobs
Youth Today
The regional Workforce Investment Board in Connecticut, Capital Workforce Partners, is advocating at the state level for the $5 million in summer jobs ...
The regional Workforce Investment Board in Connecticut, Capital Workforce Partners, is advocating at the state level for the $5 million in summer jobs ...
Norman a success story for Workforce Investment Act
Published Thursday, January 13, 2011 4:54 PM
Summerville Journal Scene ®
Dwayne Norman entered the Workforce Investment Act program at the Trident One Stop Career System in January 2009, after being dislocated from Leggett and Platt, Inc. As a young man, Norman enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1976 where he sustained injuries to both shoulders, limiting his ability to perform tasks that require heavy lifting or holding his arms over his head for long periods of time.
Summerville Journal Scene ®
Dwayne Norman entered the Workforce Investment Act program at the Trident One Stop Career System in January 2009, after being dislocated from Leggett and Platt, Inc. As a young man, Norman enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1976 where he sustained injuries to both shoulders, limiting his ability to perform tasks that require heavy lifting or holding his arms over his head for long periods of time.
Monday, January 17, 2011
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Enables Tulsa to Keep, Add Jobs
Greater Tulsa Reporter Newspapers
Of that amount, $1.9 million has been spent on a highly successful summer youth internship program, as well as providing help for adults to find employment, ...
Of that amount, $1.9 million has been spent on a highly successful summer youth internship program, as well as providing help for adults to find employment, ...
WorkNow Summer Employment Program Creates Jobs In Kentucky | Gov ...
By admin
Across the Commonwealth, 1442 Kentuckians landed a permanent job as the result of a federally subsidized summer employment program in 2010. WorkNow Kentucky provided 9314 low-income youth and adults with children ...
Across the Commonwealth, 1442 Kentuckians landed a permanent job as the result of a federally subsidized summer employment program in 2010. WorkNow Kentucky provided 9314 low-income youth and adults with children ...
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Finding Her Path Through KC’s WIA Youth Program
Malta, Illinois -- Asheli Mann may be in her early twenties, but her life has been one marked with interesting experiences—many of which have not been positive. Still, she moves forward and has found a path with a little help from the Workforce Investment Act Youth Program at Kishwaukee College.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Agency boosts soft job skills like being on time and hard skills
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
By Joyce Gannon, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Business-Gannon Stefani Pashman, chief executive officer, Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board at their offices ...
By Joyce Gannon, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Business-Gannon Stefani Pashman, chief executive officer, Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board at their offices ...
Technology changes job outlooks
Coshocton Tribune
Since the 1970s, career-tech education has been training high school students and adults in primarily service-related occupations including health care, ...
Since the 1970s, career-tech education has been training high school students and adults in primarily service-related occupations including health care, ...
Program helps disabled high school students in gaining work experience
Enid News & Eagle
The high school senior's work at Bass is part of a program called Project Search, an on-the-job training program designed for students with disabilities. ...
The high school senior's work at Bass is part of a program called Project Search, an on-the-job training program designed for students with disabilities. ...
Tech center investing in future workforce
Princeton Times Leader
Gray said her school is operated under the Kentucky Workforce Development Cabinet, and the state has handed down significant budget cuts in recent years.
Gray said her school is operated under the Kentucky Workforce Development Cabinet, and the state has handed down significant budget cuts in recent years.
Green training grants available for Minnesota businesses, organizations
Alexandria Echo Press
... MSESP co-chair and manager of talent at Duluth-based Allete Inc. MSESP, an initiative of the Governor's Workforce Development Council (GWDC), ...
... MSESP co-chair and manager of talent at Duluth-based Allete Inc. MSESP, an initiative of the Governor's Workforce Development Council (GWDC), ...
Finding work for veterans
Marshalltown Times Republican
After a few conversations with the Iowa Workforce Development's Ted Hall, several points stand out. Hall is passionate about the job and he doesn't shirk ...
After a few conversations with the Iowa Workforce Development's Ted Hall, several points stand out. Hall is passionate about the job and he doesn't shirk ...
Monday, January 3, 2011
TEAM Court changes teens' lives
Sherman Denison Herald Democrat
Some have gained jobs, others earned GEDs. One has a job with full benefits for the first time in her life. "It helps the whole family," Gary said. ...
Some have gained jobs, others earned GEDs. One has a job with full benefits for the first time in her life. "It helps the whole family," Gary said. ...
Soft Skills at Work: New Maryland Workforce Corp. looks at worker skills
Annapolis Capital
Coalition, a project of the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation and BWCC Foundation dedicated to stressing the connection of soft skills to ...
Coalition, a project of the Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation and BWCC Foundation dedicated to stressing the connection of soft skills to ...
10 graduate from new Richland County job training program with high hopes
Mansfield News Journal
"I definitely think this training will get me a job," he said. "This class was actually very easy for me because I used to do animation. ...
"I definitely think this training will get me a job," he said. "This class was actually very easy for me because I used to do animation. ...
Youth job program back in 2011 : News : ConnectMidMissouri.com
By Lucas Bond
BOONE COUNTY, MO -- The state of Missouri is bringing back a program that will give part-time jobs to several hundred high school and college-aged people next summer. Governor Nixon announced Thursday the return of the States Park Youth ...
BOONE COUNTY, MO -- The state of Missouri is bringing back a program that will give part-time jobs to several hundred high school and college-aged people next summer. Governor Nixon announced Thursday the return of the States Park Youth ...
Overcoming Obstacles
Wheeling News Register
With a grant of nearly $54000 from the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services, the Northern Panhandle Workforce Investment Board and Regional ...
With a grant of nearly $54000 from the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services, the Northern Panhandle Workforce Investment Board and Regional ...
Grant to train leak victims
2TheAdvocate
... services or offshore workers who were directly impacted by the leak, said Glenn Dugas, executive administrator of the local Workforce Investment Board. ...
... services or offshore workers who were directly impacted by the leak, said Glenn Dugas, executive administrator of the local Workforce Investment Board. ...
New Delaware County Workforce Investment Board website will aid job seekers
Delaware County Daily Times
For the last nine months, the Delaware County Workforce Investment Board has been working on rebuilding its website, www.delcoworks.org, so that it's more ...
For the last nine months, the Delaware County Workforce Investment Board has been working on rebuilding its website, www.delcoworks.org, so that it's more ...
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