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ETA News Release: [06/29/2006]
Contact Name: Michael
Volpe or David James
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676 or x3984
Release Number: 06-1134-DAL
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Directs Nearly
$13.4 Million to Aid Ongoing Texas Hurricane Relief Efforts
WASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today
announced a nearly $13.4 million grant to Texas to provide temporary jobs and
employment-related assistance to approximately 4,790 workers affected by
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
"Thousands of workers in Texas were left unemployed by last year's
hurricanes and need help to find and prepare for new jobs," said Secretary
Chao. "This $13.4 million grant will fund temporary work in areas hard-hit by
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and provide skills training and other assistance so
that they can succeed in jobs in high-growth industries."
The $13,359,353 grant, awarded to the Texas Workforce Commission, will
provide temporary jobs, public sector employment, and employment-related
assistance that may include assessment, individual counseling, career planning,
employment development and occupational skills training. Additional services
may include relocation assistance, out-of-area job search assistance and other
supportive services.
National Emergency Grants are part of the secretary'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
http://www.doleta.gov/NEG/.
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