News Release
ETA News Release: [July 2, 2003]
Contact Name: Elissa Pruett
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676
Labor Grant Will Aid Dislocated Washington Workers
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces National Emergency Grant of Over $9.3 Million to Supplement Re-employment Programs
WASHINGTON--U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced a National Emergency Grant of over $9.3 million that will aid Washington's trade certified workers. National Emergency Grants are part of the secretary's discretionary fund. A grant is awarded after a state submits a request and the grant guidelines have been met.
"President Bush and I are committed to helping displaced workers access the job and skills training they need to find new jobs that will enable them to provide for themselves and their families," Chao said. "We hope these funds will be deployed as quickly as possible to help these Washington workers."
The grant project delivers critical help to dislocated Washington workers, underscoring one of the main goals of the President's economic agenda. The project will provide a variety of transition-related assistance including assessment, counseling, training, job development, job placement and supportive services.
"Helping all American workers who have lost their jobs remains a top priority for this Administration," said Chao.
For more information on the Department of Labor's unemployment and re-employment programs please go to http://www.dol.gov.
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