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Audio Clip 1 — Pennsylvania

This is Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Emily DeRocco.

Today, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced a grant of over $500,000 to train Pennsylvania workers for mining careers in the coal industry. Through courses developed by Penn State University and hands-on experience using simulators, this grant will help prepare workers for career opportunities running the sophisticated mining equipment of today.

Audio Clip 2 — Kentucky

This is Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Emily DeRocco.

Today, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced a grant of more than $3 million to train Kentucky workers for mining careers in the coal industry. The grant will have a positive impact on the economic conditions of the Appalachian region, and it will build a pipeline of workers qualified for the future of the coal industry.

Audio Clip 3 — Missouri

This is Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Emily DeRocco.

Today, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao announced a grant of $2.3 million to the University of Missouri to respond to the nuclear energy industry's requirements for well-trained radiation protection technicians. The grant will allow the university to develop an associate of applied science degree in nuclear technology, and will annually train up to 200 workers to fill jobs in this critical field.

Audio Clip 4 — Utah

This is Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Emily DeRocco.

Today, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced a grant of more than $2.7 million to train Eastern Utah workers with skills that will be transferable across multiple energy industry sectors. These workers will be part of Eastern Utah's workforce pipeline needed to meet increased demand for energy from around the world.

Audio Clip 5 — West Virginia

This is Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Emily DeRocco.

Today, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced a $3 million grant to train West Virginia workers for mining careers in the coal industry. This grant will have a positive impact on the economic conditions of the Appalachian region, and it will equip workers with the skills needed for advancement opportunities in the energy industry.