Key Dates:  U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) DOL plans to issue Solicitations for Grant Awards (SGA) no later than June 30. DOL will be publishing the grant opportunities on Grants.gov and also provide information via DOL's Recovery website:  http://www.dol.gov/recovery/

Program Information:  The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will administer a program of competitive grants for worker training and placement in high growth and emerging industry sectors.

Grant Information:  Of the $750 million allocated, $500 million is targeted for research, labor exchange, and job training projects that prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy as defined in the Green Jobs Act. The remaining $250 million will be for projects in other high-growth and emerging industry sectors with a priority for projects that prepare workers for careers in the health care sector and projects that are tied to industry sectors where jobs are being created as a result of Recovery Act investments (e.g., infrastructure).

For More Information:  Check the DOL Recovery Act website at:  http://www.dol.gov/recovery/