BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NEARLY $200M AVAILABLE IN GRANTS TO EXPAND REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of nearly $200 million in grants to continue to support public-private partnerships that expand, diversify and strengthen Registered Apprenticeship.

Mississippi National Technical Honor Society “Lighting Up The Workforce”

The end of the year is drawing near, and as it approaches we are fervently looking forward to developing and accomplishing new goals for the 2024 year of the National Technical Honor Society.

Changing the ‘complexion’ of apprenticeships

For Pam Eddinger, chairing a 29-member federal advisory panel on apprenticeships wasn’t exactly fun, but it was worth it. And she encourages other two-year college leaders to spearhead efforts locally and regionally to expand and evolve apprenticeships

Issuance of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

On December 14, 2023, the Department transmitted to the Office of the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled National Apprenticeship System Enhancements (Regulatory Identifier Number 1205-AC13), which would update the regulations at 29 CFR part 29 addressing labor standards of apprenticeship and the governance of the National Apprenticeship System

STATEMENT BY ACTING SECRETARY OF LABOR SU ON NOVEMBER JOBS REPORT

The U.S. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su issued the following statement on the November 2023 Employment Situation report:

BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION AWARDS NEARLY $94M TO TRAIN, PREPARE DIVERSE WORKFORCE FOR GOOD JOBS CREATED BY ‘INVESTING IN AMERICA’ AGENDA

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of nearly $94 million in grants to support 34 public-private partnerships to provide worker-centered sector strategy training programs in 25 states and the District of Columbia to meet workforce needs created by the Biden-Harris administration’s “Investing in America” agenda.

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES $98M IN AVAILABLE FUNDING TO SUPPORT DELIVERY OF ACADEMIC, SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $98 million in funding to support the delivery of pre-apprenticeships in high-demand industries including construction, healthcare, information technology and hospitality.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF 12 STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO JOIN INITIATIVE EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

 The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that 12 states and the District of Columbia will participate as “core states” in fiscal year 2024 in its National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network initiative, enabling government agencies in these states to receive consulting, capacity-building support and ongoing mentoring to increase competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities.

Mississippi Invests an Additional $15 Million to Improve Outcomes in Allied Health and Nursing Programs

As part of its dedication to bolster economic prospects for future healthcare professionals and strengthen the health of the state as a whole, Mississippi has awarded more than $15 million to enhance allied health nursing programs across the state.