DOL News Brief

August 6, 2009

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National News:

DOL Partners with Atlantic Philanthropies to Train Older Workers

The Labor Department awarded $10 million in grants to organizations as part of its Aging Workforce Initiative. The AWI is designed to train workers aged 55 and older for jobs in high-growth, high-demand industries. The Atlantic Philanthropies will invest an additional $3.6 million in the effort as part of a public-private partnership to provide assistance to grantees and promote career opportunities for older workers.

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Grants Move Registered Apprenticeship into 21st Century

Almost $6.5 million has been awarded to develop innovative programs to prepare workers for careers in fast-growing industries. These DOL grants will assist national industry and employer associations and labor-management organizations to continue to provide workers with state-of-the-art apprenticeship opportunities.

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Recovery Highlights: NEGs for Hard Hit Areas

The States of Maine, Oregon and Wisconsin received Department of Labor National Emergency Grants (NEG) this week to assist workers affected by recent layoffs. The grants will provide dislocated workers with access to services including skills assessment, individual career counseling and occupational skills training.

• Oregon Gets Grant for Hydraulics Industry Layoffs
• New Hampshire Grant Help for Manufacturing Job Losses
• Grant for Wisconsin to Assist With Manufacturing Job Layoffs

Health & Safety: OSHA "Watch List"

In an effort to crack down on fraudulent safety trainers and strengthen the integrity of the Outreach Training Program, OSHA is publishing an “Outreach Trainer Watch List” of those who have had their trainer authorizations revoked or suspended. A tighter record control procedure is being instituted to address failure to comply with OTP guidelines.

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Opportunities are Open: DOL is Hiring

DOL is all about "Good Jobs for Everyone." We’re hiring and may have the right job for you. Every week we’ll highlight some of these terrific positions.

1. Multiple positions in Washington DC Metro Area, DC
   Accountant — Grade 11
   ARRA-DE-09-ETA-060
   Close: 8/12/2009
2. Position in San Francisco, CA
   Investigator (Pension) — Grade 14
   DE-09-SF-EBSA/SF-122
   Close: 8/12/2009
3. Multiple positions in Washington DC Metro Area, DC
   Contract Specialist — Grade 13
   DE-09-HRC-BOC-166
   Close: 9/11/2009

Solis Visits WV Coal Mine

Earlier this week, Secretary Solis visited Fairview, WV and toured the Patriot Coal Corporation’s Federal #2 mine. Traveling more than 700 feet into the Earth’s core, she got a first hand look at the inner-workings of the mine, including the sophisticated methods for removing coal from the face of the mine. After her tour, Solis sat down with miners, MSHA staff, UMWA representatives, company officials, and local politicians to discuss mine safety and health.

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Upcoming Events & Deadlines

OFCCP Compliance Assistance Seminars Next Week

• August 11 — Milwaukee, WI
• August 11 — Minneapolis, MN
• August 12 — Portland, OR
• August 12 — Chicago, IL
• August 12 — Omaha, NE
• August 12 — Indianapolis, IN
• August 12 — Birmingham, AL
• August 12 — Nashville, TN
• August 13 — Columbus, OH 
• August 13 — Milwaukee, WI 
• August 13 — Minneapolis, MN

AAP Development & Preparing for a Desk Audit

• August 11 — Philadelphia, PA
• August 13 — Baltimore, MD

Employer Compliance Assistance Forum

• August 11 — San Francisco, CA

EEOMBD Ohio Town Hall Meetings

• August 11 — Fairfield, OH
• August 12 — Miamisburg, OH

OLMS Compliance Assistance Seminar

• August 11 — Charlotte, NC

Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) Workshop

• August 12 — Pittsburgh, PA

Compliance Assistance Seminar for Construction Contractors

• August 12 — Columbia, SC
• August 13 — Charlotte, NC
• August 14 — Chicago, IL

Prevailing Wage Conference

• August 18-20 — Chicago, IL

ARRA Grant Application Deadlines

• State Labor Market Information Improvement Grants
  (SGA/DFA PY 08-17)
  Close: 8/14/2009
• Energy Training Partnership Grants
  (SGA/DFA PY 08-18)
  Close: 9/4/2009
• Pathways Out of Poverty
  (SGA/DFA PY 08-19)
  Close: 9/29/2009
• Health Care Sector and Other High Growth and Emerging Industries
  (SGA/DFA PY 09-01)
  Close: 10/5/2009
• State Energy Sector Partnership (SESP) and Training Grants
  (SGA/DFA PY-08-20)
  Close: 10/20/2009