US Department of Labor Announces Nearly $55 Million in Green Jobs Training Grants
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced nearly $55 million in green jobs grants, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The grants will support job training and labor market information programs to help workers, many in underserved communities, find jobs in expanding green industries and related occupations. (11/18/09) |
NGA Center For Best Practices Releases State "Green" Economy Profiles
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) today released a series of reports analyzing emerging “green” economies in each state. (10/01/09) |
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $500 Million for 5 Grant Solicitations to Train Workers for Green Jobs
During a visit to Memphis, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced five grant competitions, totaling $500 million, to fund projects that prepare workers for green jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. (06/25/09) |
Washington State Commissioner Lee Joins USDOL Secretary At Earth Day Event
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis and the Chairwoman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Nancy Sutley, recently co-hosted an Earth Day roundtable on the role of women in the green economy on April 22nd in Washington, D.C. (05/12/09) |
Clarification of the WIA Formula Grants
Senators Harkin, Murray and Stabenow clarified the intent of the Workforce Investment Act formula grants in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in a discussion in the Senate Chamber. (02/25/09) |
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