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NNSP releases 2010 “Sector Snapshot”.

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:55:56 -0500

National Network of Sector Partners new report - Sector Snapshot: A Profile of Sector Initiatives, 2010 - provides survey results from nearly 200 organizations operating sectoral programs and offers important insights about the current landscape of industry-focused workforce development programs.

NNSP releases new business brief.

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:17:25 -0500

Groundbreaking research by the National Network for Sector Partners (NNSP) shows the business benefits of investing in lower-wage workers. Download their new brief - From Hidden Costs to High Returns: Unlocking the Potential of the Lower-Wage Workforce.

House passes state-aid bill.

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:01:49 -0500

On August 10, the House voted 247-161 to approve the Senate-passed state-aid bill that will provide $16.1 billion in federal Medicaid assistance to the states and another $10 billion to states to prevent layoffs of teachers and other public employees.

DOL releases guidance on OJT NEG grants.

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:04:35 -0500

The Department of Labor has released guidance for states receiving Recovery Act-funded On-the-Job Training National Emergency Grants to assist grantees in the development of state implementation plans.

Brian Lehrer Show - Job training: Is it worth it?

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:52:53 -0500

On August 9, Sheila Maguire, NSC Board Member and Senior Vice President of Program Effectiveness at Public/Private Ventures, was featured on the Brian Lehrer Show in a segment on job training.

House to vote on Senate-passed state-aid bill.

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:56:42 -0500

Having adjourned for the August recess, the House will temporarily reconvene this week to vote on a state-aid bill that would provide $16.1 billion in federal Medicaid assistance and another $10 billion to the states to prevent layoffs of teachers and other public employees.

Midwest Governors support SECTORS Act.

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:20:41 -0500

On August 5, the Midwestern Governors Association (MGA) released a statement applauding the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Strengthening Employment Clusters to Organize Regional Success Act (SECTORS Act).

Senate Committee moves FY11 funding bill.

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:55:42 -0500

On July 27, the Senate appropriations committee approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 spending bill for programs administered by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies (Labor-H).

New "gainful employment" regulations proposed.

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:50:47 -0500

On July 23, the U.S. Department of Education announced a set of proposed regulations that would define the term “gainful employment” as used under the Higher Education Act.

House passes SECTORS Act.

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:29:00 -0500

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SECTORS Act on a unanimous voice vote demonstrating that investing in the skills of America's workers and industries is an issue that cuts across party lines.