News Release
ETA News Release: [December 31, 2003]
Contact Name: Lorette Post
Phone Number: 202-693-3984
Secretary of Labor Awards $3 Million to Brevard Workforce Development Board
ROCKLEDGE, Fla. -- The U.S. Labor Department is awarding $3 million to the Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc., to train incumbent advanced manufacturing workers.
"This Administration is committed to helping workers get the training they need to get good paying jobs," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "This $3 million grant will be used to upgrade the skills of workers."
The grant will be used to upgrade the skills of 390 incumbent workers. Participants will receive certificates from industry-recognized technology providers and education laboratories in the following advanced engineering fields: aeronautical, ceramics, chemical, structural, architectural/draft, electrical, industrial, metallurgical, marine, mechanical, petroleum and manufacturing manager. The project proposes to set industry skills standards for future certification in some sectors where none presently exist.
Partner employers and other partners are providing matching funds totaling $2.8 million.
"This grant illustrates the kind of workforce development partnerships we are encouraging to address the challenges facing 21st century businesses," said Emily Stover DeRocco, assistant secretary of labor for employment and training. "When businesses identify the skills their workforce needs, educators and our public workforce system can be key players in preparing workers for the highly skilled jobs in high-demand fields."
This grant and others totaling $19.4 million were awarded to local workforce investment boards that have local or regional public/private partnerships with business and community organizations.
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NOTE: Following is the contact information for the Brevard Workforce Development Board:
Brevard Workforce Development Board, Inc.
597 Haverty Court, Suite 40
Rockledge, Florida 32955
Media Contact: Ms. Lisa Rice (321) 504-2060
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