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DOL awards $81.5M in job training grants across 11 rural states

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Last updated Oct 16, 10:21 PM ET

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The Department of Labor awarded $81.5 million in funding for workforce development in rural communities.
Why: Official Department of Labor press release.
- U.S. Department of Labor · supports
  “The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $81.5 million in funding to address the critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions.”
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Official Department of Labor press release.
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The seventh round of program funding supports 13 demonstration projects spanning 11 states.
Why: Official Department of Labor press release.
- U.S. Department of Labor · supports
  “Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the seventh round of Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities program funding supports 13 projects across 11 states to stimulate employment and wage growth”
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The program is operated in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Delta Regional Authority, and the Northern Border Regional Commission.
Why: Official Department of Labor press release.
- U.S. Department of Labor · supports
  “The WORC Initiative is made available in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Delta Regional Authority, and the Northern Border Regional Commission.”
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Grant recipients will provide industry training, including Registered Apprenticeships, to new, dislocated, and incumbent workers.
Why: Official Department of Labor press release.
- U.S. Department of Labor · supports
  “The grants will help provide industry-driven training, including Registered Apprenticeships, for new and dislocated workers, and those already in the workforce who need to learn new skills.”
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The training programs focus on sectors including healthcare, skilled trades, construction, information technology, manufacturing, domestic energy, and professional services.
Why: Official Department of Labor press release.
- U.S. Department of Labor · supports
  “These programs will focus on high-growth and emerging industry sectors such as skilled trades and construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, domestic energy production, and business and professional services.”
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What’s confirmed5

The Department of Labor awarded $81.5 million in funding for workforce development in rural communities.

The seventh round of program funding supports 13 demonstration projects spanning 11 states.

The program is operated in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Delta Regional Authority, and the Northern Border Regional Commission.

Grant recipients will provide industry training, including Registered Apprenticeships, to new, dislocated, and incumbent workers.

The training programs focus on sectors including healthcare, skilled trades, construction, information technology, manufacturing, domestic energy, and professional services.