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ETA News Release: [08/22/2003]
Contacts: Lisa
Kruska
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676
Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $4.6 Million
Grant to North Carolina to Continue Aid for Laid Off Burlington Workers
WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has
announced a $4.6 million National Emergency Grant to continue trade-related
assistance to approximately 2,021 workers dislocated from Burlington
Industries.
“Our hearts go out to these workers and their families. This $4.67
million will provide immediate reemployment-related assistance to sustain these
workers during this difficult transition. These funds will pay for retraining
and supportive services such as needs-related payments, childcare and
transportation,” said Chao. “We hope the fund will be distributed
quickly so that these workers will know that they are not alone—we are
committed to helping them get the assistance they need to rebuild their working
lives.”
The grant will be used to continue providing re-employment transition
services for workers certified for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Services
provided will include job search and placement assistance, job search
workshops, retraining, and supportive system such as transportation, childcare,
and needs-related payments.
National Emergency Grants are part of the Secretary’s discretionary
funds. A grant is awarded after a state submits a request and the grant
guidelines have been met. This grant was awarded to the North Carolina
Department of Commerce, Division of Employment and Training, which will also
operate the project.
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