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ETA Announces 'WIRED' Initiative's Third Generation of Regions

June 19, 2007, Washington, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced the awarding of up to $65 million to 13 regions that competed successfully to become the 3rd generation of the Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development’s (WIRED) Initiative.

U.S. Department of Labor Announces Competition for WIRED Initiative’s 3rd Generation

February 13, 2007, Washington, U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced a competition for a third generation of awards through the Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative.

U.S. Department of Labor Commits $65 Million for 2nd Generation of WIRED Activities

January 17, 2007, Washington, DC – U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced the Department of Labor’s intent to provide up to $65 million to the 13 regions that comprise the Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development’s (WIRED) 2nd Generation.

Secretary Chao Announces 1st Generation WIRED Under WIRED Initiative

February 1, 2006, Washington, DC - Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced a major component of President Bush's Competitiveness Agenda, unveiled last night during the State of the Union Address. Through the WIRED (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development) initiative, the U.S. Department of Labor will invest $195 million in thirteen regional economies.

WIRED Update - October 1, 2006