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ETA News Release: [10/02/2008]
Contact Name: Terry Shawn or Jennifer Kaplan
Phone Number: (202) 693-5052 or x4676
Release Number: 08-1400-SEA

U.S. Department of Labor announces grant exceeding $500,000 to assist trade-affected workers in Oregon

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $524,420 grant to assist approximately 75 workers affected by the closure of the Redman Homes plant, a subsidiary of Champion Enterprises Inc. in Silverton, Ore.

"Today's grant will provide services and training to help these Oregon workers affected by the downturn of the housing industry return to work as quickly as possible," said Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training Brent R. Orrell.

This grant, awarded to the Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, will be operated by the Chemeketa Community College. The grant will provide workers who have been certified as eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) with access to the full array of dislocated worker services, which includes services that are not covered under the TAA program. These services include skills assessment, counseling, case management, job search assistance, job placement and follow-up services.

National Emergency Grants are part of the secretary of labor's discretionary fund and are awarded based on a state's ability to meet specific guidelines. For more information on National Emergency Grants, visit www.doleta.gov/NEG.