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OPA News Release: [03/10/2005]
Contact Name:
Mike Volpe or Eryn Witcher
Phone Number: 202-693-3984 or x4676
Release Number: 05-0343-NAT
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $18 Million in New Reemployment and Eligibility Assessment Grants
WASHINGTONU.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
today announced almost $18 million in first-time funding for systems that
will provide reemployment and eligibility assessment (REA) services to unemployment
insurance (UI) recipients.
“These grants will help unemployed workers find jobs through personalized
assistance with work search plans and other services through One-Stop Career
Centers,” said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. “This Administration
remains committed to strengthening the integrity of the Unemployment Insurance
system for the people who need it.”
As part of the REA project, One-Stop Career Centers will require in-person
interviews of certain UI recipients to assess their continuing eligibility
for benefits and need for reemployment services. The assessments include
a review of UI eligibility, the provision of labor market information, development
of a work-search plan, and referral to reemployment services and/or training
when needed.
These grants have been awarded to 20 states and the District of Columbia
. Their workforce agencies also have agreed to participate in a DOL-funded
study of the initiative. Recipient states are listed below with their grant
amounts.
California |
$ 1,988,292 |
|
Nevada |
$ 219,619 |
Connecticut |
746,928 |
|
New Jersey |
760,963 |
District of Columbia |
263,565 |
|
New York |
614,742 |
Florida |
1,982,002 |
|
North Dakota |
466,000 |
Hawaii |
125,000 |
|
Ohio |
604,721 |
Idaho |
292,500 |
|
Rhode Island |
589,670 |
Illinois |
1,315,954 |
|
South Carolina |
687,581 |
Indiana |
704,741 |
|
Texas |
517,575 |
Maine |
680,906 |
|
Virginia |
958,825 |
Massachusetts |
1,052,955 |
|
Washington |
1,907,492 |
Minnesota |
1,314,448 |
|
TOTAL |
17,794,479 |
For more information on the Department of Labor's employment and training
programs, please visit www.doleta.gov.
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