Submitted: 03/31/2005

Secretary Chao Moderates Panel at White House Conference on the Economy

Secretary Chao (far left) moderates a panel at the White House Conference on the Economy in Washington. Pictured on the panel are: Gary Green, President of Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Kellie Griggs, a nursing student at Forsyth Technical Community College; and Michael S. Steele, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. (DOL Photo/Neshan Naltchayan) WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao moderated a panel at the White House Conference on the Economy focusing on preparing workers for jobs in the 21st Century. The panel analyzed how to ensure that American workers have the education and skills to fill the jobs our evolving economy is creating and how to keep America competitive in an increasingly global economy. Read Secretary Chao's opening remarks. Read Secretary Chao's closing remarks. Visit the White House's Jobs & Economic Growth Web site.

Submitted: 03/31/2005

President Bush Discusses Job Training Reform

President George W. Bush holds a conversation on higher education and job training at Florida Community College in Jacksonville, Fla., Friday, Jan. 14, 2005. JACKSONVILLE, FL, Jan 14 - President Bush today held a panel discussion at Florida Community College to highlight job training reform. President Bush called for greater flexibility and accountability in the workforce system and a continued focus on the High Growth Job Training Initiative.

Submitted: 03/31/2005	Presidential Initiatives at the Employment & Training Administration
	The President's High Growth Job Training Initiative - Fact Sheet, Web site 2004 Highlights of the President?s High Growth Job Training Initiative The President's Community-Based Job Training Grants President Bush Discusses Job Training Reform, Jacksonville, FL, Jan 14 ? Remarks, Fact Sheet

Submitted: 03/31/2005	FY 2006 Budget Request for the Employment & Training Administration
	Budget Slide Presentation Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Request Overview Fiscal Year 2006 ETA Congressional Justification Prisoner Reentry Initiative YouthBuild Transfer Strengthening Unemployment Insurance Integrity DOL Budget Documents Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Overview Fiscal Year 2006 Performance Budget Overview

Submitted: 03/31/2005

President Bush announces Job Training Reform Proposal

Washington, DC, February 7 - A major job training reform proposal was announced today in conjunction with the release of President Bush's 2006 budget proposal. The reform proposal grants Governors greater flexibility over job training funds, including the option to consolidate up to nine programs into a single state grant, in exchange for greater accountability and a target goal of 100% employment. Job Training Reform WIA Plus Consolidated Grant Program WIA Reauthorization and Reform Innovation Training Accounts Frequently Asked Questions about Job Training Reforms

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