From the U.S. Department of Labor: The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $4.1 million in grants available to community organizations to recruit, mentor, train and retain more women in quality apprenticeship programs, and to help those women pursue successful careers in … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Funds to Support Women in Apprenticeships and More
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MAX ALERT: National Skills Coalition Releases New Report on Investments in Digital Skills and English Language Learning
From the National Skills Coalition: While strong public policy investments are important at any time, they are even more so as policymakers and skills advocates hurry to identify the best ways to build economic resiliency in a post-pandemic world. NSC’s new … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: National Skills Coalition Releases New Report on Investments in Digital Skills and English Language Learning
MAX ALERT: Second Chances Law to Help Remove Barriers To Employment for Returning Citizens
From the Georgia Justice Project: SB 288, an effort lead by Georgia Justice Project (GJP) and the Second Chance for Georgia Campaign, passed both the Georgia House and Senate unanimously and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. SB 288 expands … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: Second Chances Law to Help Remove Barriers To Employment for Returning Citizens
MAX ALERT: U.S. Department of Labor Issues OSHA Guidance for Employers and Employees During Evolving Pandemic
From the U.S. Department of Labor: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance to assist employers reopening non-essential businesses and their employees returning to work during the evolving coronavirus … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: U.S. Department of Labor Issues OSHA Guidance for Employers and Employees During Evolving Pandemic
MAX ALERT: U.S. Department of Education Launches New Higher Education Discretionary Grant Program
From the U.S. Department of Education: A new higher education discretionary grant program is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop new skills, provide innovators and inventors the resources to expand existing businesses or build new ones, and encourage … [Read more...] about MAX ALERT: U.S. Department of Education Launches New Higher Education Discretionary Grant Program