Education & Workforce Development
Strengthening our economy starts in our classrooms and extends into our workplaces. By improving the delivery and alignment of early childhood education, K-12 education, and postsecondary education, we can better prepare Ohioans to compete in a global economy. Additionally, by investing in a workforce development system that meets the needs of high-growth, regional industries, we can attract new employers to our state. For these reasons, I will continue to fight to ensure that all Ohioans have access to high-quality, affordable education and the training they need for success in the workforce.
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Sen. Brown Announces New Resources to Update Equipment for Academic Programs at Kent State
The Kent State University received new federal resources to update equipment for academic programs at its Salem campus. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $35,000 grant for the school to update equipment and purchase an ultrasound scanner for the new Health and Sciences Wing at its Salem campus.
“Students at Kent State University deserve up-to-date equipment for their academic instruction,” Brown said. “These federal resources will help ensure that Kent State University students can receive a high-tech education.”
According to the Appalachian Regional Commission,…Read More
Posted on 9/14/2012 | -
With Fall Financial Aid Checks Being Released This Week, Brown Alerts Ohio Students To Bank Fees Which Could Cut Into Their College Money
With the fall round of federal financial aid checks being released this week, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today alerted students to debit card fees that could cut into their money for tuition, housing, books, and other college costs. Ohio’s students can now receive their financial aid disbursements on debit cards, but a new report shows that hidden fees and penalties could cut into the already-limited financial aid dollars. Brown released a snapshot of Ohio colleges and u…Read More
Posted on 9/12/2012 -
The Chevy Cruze and the Importance of Manufacturing in Ohio
Posted on 9/11/2012 -
Brown Announces New Federal Resources To Provide Education And Job Skills For At-Risk Ohio Youth
Six community organizations in Ohio will receive new federal resources to provide educational and occupational training for at-risk Ohioans between the ages of 16-24. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced today that competitive grants from the U.S. Department of Labor’s YouthBuild program were awarded to: Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency in Hamilton County, CountyCorp in Montgomery County, Project Rebuild, Inc. in Stark County, Sojourners Care Network in Vinton County, Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority in Trumbull County, and WSOS Community Action Commission, Inc. in Sandusky County.
“Helping young people get…Read More
Posted on 8/29/2012 -
Brown Announces Job Retraining Assistance, Health Care Tax Credit Available for More Than 1,000 RG Steel Employees, Including Workers in Warren, Martins Ferry, Mingo Junction, and Yorkville
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that more than 1,000 workers at RG Steel are eligible for benefits to help them transition to new jobs, if needed, and also purchase affordable health coverage. The workers have been certified to receive Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) along with the Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC). RG Steel has several facilities in Ohio, West Virginia, and Maryland, including plants in Warren, Yorkville, Mingo Junction, and Martin’s Ferry, Ohio.
“The loss of a job can be a devastating experience. Trade Adjustment Assistance will help RG Steel employees get retrained for new positions so they can get ba…Read More
Posted on 7/25/2012 -
Banking Panel Examines Private Student Loans
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection, conducted a hearing entitled, “Private Student Loans: Providing Flexibility and Opportunity to Borrowers?” today. The hearing examined the private student loan market and the challenges that borrowers of private student loans face.
“Private student loans are the riskiest way to pay for college and unlike federal student loans, are less likely to come with affordable payment plans, loan forgiveness, deferment options, or cancellation rights,” Brown said. “We…Read More
Posted on 7/24/2012 | -
Sen. Brown Cheers Congressional Passage Of His Legislation To Maintain Lower Interest Rates On Stafford Loans
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today cheered Congressional passage of his legislation that will maintain lower interest rates for students using federally-subsidized Stafford loans. Without Congressional action, approximately 382,000 students across Ohio would have been forced to pay significantly more for their Stafford student loans; the rate on these loans would have doubled from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on July 1st. According to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, the higher interest rate would have added approximately $1,000 in loan debt per loan for the average student.
Brown was one of three lead Senate sponsors of t…Read More
Posted on 6/29/2012 |