The Times of Trenton - NJ.com
... Career Development Center in the West State Street complex Thursday, thanks to a grant from the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development. ...
Monday, May 10, 2010
Survey of area science companies hopes to assess workforce needs
San Angelo Standard Times
The Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, one of the five partners of the RWN, will manage the different phases of the project and is the fiscal agent ...
The Concho Valley Workforce Development Board, one of the five partners of the RWN, will manage the different phases of the project and is the fiscal agent ...
Coakley Adds $100K to $1.5M Youth Jobs Fund
Worcester Business Journal
The funding is on top of $1.5 million that had already been allocated to the Youth Employment Solutions grant program. The program is expected to employ 225 ...
The funding is on top of $1.5 million that had already been allocated to the Youth Employment Solutions grant program. The program is expected to employ 225 ...
Friday, May 7, 2010
Florida Legislature passes Florida Jobs bill, U.S. House of Representatives ...
Examiner.com
Workforce Development Assistance, $3.2 million to Space Florida for workforce development assistance through a partnership among state and local agencies, ...
Workforce Development Assistance, $3.2 million to Space Florida for workforce development assistance through a partnership among state and local agencies, ...
Month of May Designated 'Workforce Development Professionals Month' in Palm Beach County
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners proclaimed the month of May 2010 to be "Workforce Development Professionals Month" in Palm Beach County. County Commissioner Priscilla Taylor presented the official proclamation to Workforce Alliance President and Chief Executive Officer, Kathryn Schmidt, at the weekly meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Elevate America Veterans Initiative Request for Proposals
Microsoft has issued its RFP for the Elevate AmerIca Veterans Initiative. Through a competitive funding process, Microsoft will award $2 million in cash and $6 million software over the next two years to eligible nonprofit organizations or partnerships of organizations, including veterans service organizations (VSO's), workforce agencies, community colleges and other nonprofit agencies that demonstrate proven, successful performance in serving veterans and their spouses in job training and job placement.
Successful applications will include collaborative partnerships between two or more organizations in the nonprofit, work-force development, labor and education sectors. Applicants may request between $100,000 to $200,000 cash, not to exceed 50 percent of the total program budget, as well as software and IT skills training curriculum
Applications are due by June 30.
Successful applications will include collaborative partnerships between two or more organizations in the nonprofit, work-force development, labor and education sectors. Applicants may request between $100,000 to $200,000 cash, not to exceed 50 percent of the total program budget, as well as software and IT skills training curriculum
Applications are due by June 30.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Rendell Administration Announces Innovative Initiative to Meet Workforce Needs of Employers, Stimulate Economy
'Way to Work' Initiative will Cover Wages for Qualified Employers
PHILADELPHIA, April 30 -- A new statewide, subsidized employment initiative will help put an estimated 20,000 people to work this summer by covering 100 percent of gross wages for private and non-profit employers, Labor & Industry Secretary Sandi Vito and Department of Public Welfare Deputy Secretary Linda Blanchette announced today.
"Our economy is improving as evidenced by the addition of 22,600 jobs in March," Vito said during a news conference encouraging business participation. "However, for every one job opportunity, there are six job seekers. We must act quickly to increase the number of employment opportunities available to our unemployed residents -- Pennsylvania Way to Work does just that."
Through Pennsylvania Way to Work, the departments of Labor & Industry and Public Welfare will use federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, Emergency funds available through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to provide an estimated 20,000 employment opportunities for youth and adults through Sept. 30, 2010.
"These federal emergency funds offer Pennsylvania's employers an unprecedented opportunity to boost economic growth while also bringing new workers into the fold and helping more Pennsylvanians achieve self-sufficiency," Blanchette said. "Businesses can use these funds to offer unemployed or underemployed Pennsylvanians valuable work experience that can help them establish or maintain connections that lead to long-term employment."
Pennsylvania's local Workforce Investment Boards are already reaching out to employers to determine the number of jobs that will be available when the program begins.
"This program's success depends on the participation of all businesses," Vito said. "Local Workforce Investment Boards are working hard, right now, contacting employers, helping them to identify employment opportunities and inviting them to participate in this program.
"Employers should contact us now, to pre-qualify and help us determine their workforce needs. Doing so will speed the process of getting individuals into job opportunities as quickly as possible," Vito said.
Employers are urged to visit www.paworkforce.state.pa.us, or call 1-866-858-2753 for more information on participating in the Pennsylvania Way to Work Program.
PHILADELPHIA, April 30 -- A new statewide, subsidized employment initiative will help put an estimated 20,000 people to work this summer by covering 100 percent of gross wages for private and non-profit employers, Labor & Industry Secretary Sandi Vito and Department of Public Welfare Deputy Secretary Linda Blanchette announced today.
"Our economy is improving as evidenced by the addition of 22,600 jobs in March," Vito said during a news conference encouraging business participation. "However, for every one job opportunity, there are six job seekers. We must act quickly to increase the number of employment opportunities available to our unemployed residents -- Pennsylvania Way to Work does just that."
Through Pennsylvania Way to Work, the departments of Labor & Industry and Public Welfare will use federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, Emergency funds available through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to provide an estimated 20,000 employment opportunities for youth and adults through Sept. 30, 2010.
"These federal emergency funds offer Pennsylvania's employers an unprecedented opportunity to boost economic growth while also bringing new workers into the fold and helping more Pennsylvanians achieve self-sufficiency," Blanchette said. "Businesses can use these funds to offer unemployed or underemployed Pennsylvanians valuable work experience that can help them establish or maintain connections that lead to long-term employment."
Pennsylvania's local Workforce Investment Boards are already reaching out to employers to determine the number of jobs that will be available when the program begins.
"This program's success depends on the participation of all businesses," Vito said. "Local Workforce Investment Boards are working hard, right now, contacting employers, helping them to identify employment opportunities and inviting them to participate in this program.
"Employers should contact us now, to pre-qualify and help us determine their workforce needs. Doing so will speed the process of getting individuals into job opportunities as quickly as possible," Vito said.
Employers are urged to visit www.paworkforce.state.pa.us, or call 1-866-858-2753 for more information on participating in the Pennsylvania Way to Work Program.
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