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The Latest News.
DOL announces H-1B grant awards. The Department of Labor announced more than $183 million in grant awards to 43 public-private partnerships in 28 states to support education, training, and job placement services for workers in a range of in-demand industries.
February 23, 2012
New GAO report supports sector strategies. The Government Accountability Office released a report that identifies sector-based partnerships as a vital workforce strategy for addressing the skill needs of workers and employers within local or regional economies.
February 20, 2012
NSC releases FY 2013 budget analysis. NSC released an analysis of key workforce and education programs included in the President's FY 2013 budget request submitted on February 13.
February 16, 2012
Congress set to approve UI extension. Congressional negotiators have reportedly reached agreement on an “extenders” package that would provide for year-long extensions of expanded federal unemployment insurance benefits, the payroll tax cut, and a provision to prevent Medicare reimbursements cuts for physicians. The vote could take place this weekend.
February 16, 2012
New career pathways bill filed in Maryland. Last week, a new career pathways bill was filed in Maryland’s General Assembly. The Workforce and Career Pathways Act proposes a $2 million Career Pathways Program in the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (DLLR), the state’s workforce agency.
February 16, 2012
New FY 2013 federal funding audio update. Register for National Skills Coalition’s next Federal Funding Audio Update on Wednesday, February 22 at 1:00 pm ET and join NSC’s federal policy team as they walk you through the President's budget request and offer insights and analysis about the future of federal workforce funding.
February 15, 2012
MN Governor calls for investments in skills. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton demonstrated his commitment to skills, attending the quarterly board meeting of the Governor’s Workforce Development Council (GWDC) and acting on two key recommendations in the Council’s report.
February 10, 2012
