In Colorado this week, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh discussed the value of workforce training in strengthening the nation’s economy with Sen. Hickenlooper, Sen. Bennet, Gov. Polis and local leaders and organizations.
U.S. Department of Labor |
February 25, 2022 |
Secretary Walsh, Gov. Polis, Sen. Bennet and Sen. Hickenlooper on Colorado’s workforce development programs In Colorado this week, Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh and local leaders discussed the value of workforce training in strengthening the nation’s economy. The visit included a tour of Metropolitan State University of Denver’s advanced aerospace manufacturing lab, and a roundtable on the importance of expanding access to job training. Read Secretary Walsh’s tweets about his trip. |
Under Apprenticeship Building America program, $113M will help strengthen and modernize Registered Apprenticeships A new grant program will help expand and diversify our Registered Apprenticeship Program, enabling more workers to secure good, middle-class jobs. Part of President Biden’s ongoing investments in apprenticeship, the Apprenticeship Building America program will make $113 million in grant funding available, including up to $50 million to support equity partnerships and pre-apprenticeship activities. |
New partnership will provide opportunities and establish a talent pipeline for utility work A partnership between the Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Center and the Tennessee Valley Authority will provide technical expertise and training to students and establish a pipeline of trained and skilled workers for the electric utility corporation’s service area. “It’s a win-win for Job Corps and the TVA,” said Job Corps National Director Rachel Torres. |
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