WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded a grant of $779,362, with an initial release of $454,998, to the state of Maine to assist approximately 125 workers affected by the closure of Sensata Technologies, which was located in Standish.

“This $780,000 grant will help workers access employment services and training programs so they can transition to good paying jobs in growing industries,” said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. 

On January 1, the company announced the closure of its Standish facilities, effective June 1. The state conducted Rapid Response sessions during the months of March, April and May to provide affected workers with information on the services available to assist them as they prepare to return to work.

The grant, awarded to the Maine Department of Labor, will provide this group of workers with an array of employment-related assistance to include assessment, case management, and career and occupational skills training.

National Emergency Grants are part of the secretary of labor’s discretionary fund and are awarded based on a state’s ability to meet specific guidelines. For more information on National Emergency Grants and other Department of Labor employment and training programs, please visit www.doleta.gov/NEG.