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.
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.
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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.
- Multiple positions in Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Accountant Grade 11
ARRA-DE-09-ETA-060
Close: 8/12/2009
- Position in San Francisco, CA
Investigator (Pension) Grade 14
DE-09-SF-EBSA/SF-122
Close: 8/12/2009
- Multiple positions in Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Contract Specialist Grade 13
DE-09-HRC-BOC-166
Close: 9/11/2009
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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
Employer Compliance Assistance Forum
EEOMBD Ohio Town Hall Meetings
OLMS Compliance Assistance Seminar
Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) Workshop
Compliance Assistance Seminar for Construction Contractors
Prevailing Wage Conference
ARRA Grant Application Deadlines
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