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ETA News Release: [06/23/2003]
Contact Name: Elissa Pruett
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676

Labor Grant Will Aid Dislocated Kansas Farmers and Ranchers

Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces National Emergency Grant of up to $730,000 to Supplement Re-employment Programs

WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced a National Emergency Grant of up to $730,000 that will aid 175 dislocated Kansas farmers and ranchers. 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. Over $275,000 will be awarded initially.

“The President 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 Kansas farmers and ranchers.”

The grant project delivers critical help to unemployed Kansas farmers and ranchers, underscoring one of the main goals of the President’s economic agenda. The project will be operated by the Kansas Legal Services, Inc. through Work Opportunities for Rural Kansas (WORKs); and 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 www.dol.gov.

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