U.S. Department of Labor:update

 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. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Safety violations Inspections in four Alabama and Georgia locations show Dollar General continues to endanger employees, leading OSHA to propose more than $1 million in penalties. #AmericaSavesWeek We’ve got tools and resources to help you build financial resilience. Overtime recovered We recovered $259,647 for 330 healthcare workers whose two West Michigan employers denied them their full overtime wages. Women in construction Join us on March 9 for a panel discussion about employment rights and opportunities for women in the construction industry. Seeking nominations We’re seeking nominations to fill a vacancy representing business on the Workforce Information Advisory Council. Equity in focus The Women’s Bureau and the Worker Institute at Cornell University co-hosted a webinar examining how to advance equity in public investments and job creation. HISTORY HIGHLIGHT Public service and civil rights The Wage and Hour Division’s Christina Coleman-Lovelace comes from a long line of entrepreneurs, educators and advocates. Here's how her family’s civil rights legacy inspired her career in public service.

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U.S.Department of State,update

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid
01/24/2022
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid
01/24/2022 04:00 PM EST
Office of the Spokesperson

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Deputy Secretary Wendy R. Sherman spoke today with OSCE Secretary General Helga Schmid to discuss Russia’s destabilizing buildup of military forces on Ukraine’s borders. They discussed ongoing efforts to urge Russia to pursue the path of diplomacy and de-escalation to end this crisis peacefully. Deputy Secretary Sherman reiterated strong U.S. support for Poland’s proposal, as OSCE Chair, for a revitalized security dialogue at the OSCE. The OSCE is an inclusive forum where all affected countries can discuss and address urgent and long-standing threats to European stability and security.


Travel of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa to Kenya, Egypt, the UAE, Turkey, and Israel
01/25/2022
Travel of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa to Kenya, Egypt, the UAE, Turkey, and Israel
01/25/2022 09:33 AM EST
Office of the Spokesperson

U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Ambassador David Satterfield will travel to Kenya, Egypt, the UAE, Turkey, and Israel from January 24 to February 4, 2022. Special Envoy Satterfield will hold meetings with officials from respective governments and key stakeholders to promote democratic civilian rule in Sudan and to support peace and prosperity in the Horn of Africa.

This travel immediately follows his trips to Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Ethiopia where he accompanied Assistant Secretary Phee to advance democracy, peace, and stability in the Horn of Africa.


Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu
01/25/2022

Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu
01/25/2022 11:00 AM EST

Office of the Spokesperson

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman spoke with Swiss State Secretary Livia Leu today. Deputy Secretary Sherman and State Secretary Leu reaffirmed the strength of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Switzerland. The Deputy Secretary and State Secretary also discussed transatlantic security issues and the Deputy Secretary reiterated the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression.


Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Truss
01/25/2022
Secretary Blinken’s Call with UK Foreign Secretary Truss
01/25/2022 12:18 PM EST

Office of the Spokesperson

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss to take stock of recent engagements to deter Russia from its troubling military build-up in and near Ukraine. The United States and the United Kingdom are coordinating with each other, as well as with NATO and European allies and partners, to encourage Russia to de-escalate tensions and commit to a path of diplomacy. The Secretary and Foreign Secretary Truss also discussed coordination to stand firmly against economic coercion by the People’s Republic of China, and how to reach a successful conclusion on talks with Iran on mutual return to implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
01/26/2022
Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Press Availability
01/26/2022 02:56 PM EST

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

Washington, D.C.

Press Briefing Room

BARACK OBAMA...latest news

Hi there, Earlier today, you heard from President Obama about just how much your support of the My Brother’s Keeper Alliance has meant to us, and helped us accomplish in 2021. As Giving Tuesday comes to a close, I’m reaching out to you with one more reminder that a donation today will help us in our efforts to build safer, more nurturing communities for our young men and boys of color.   Since President Obama founded My Brother’s Keeper in 2014, we have been doing the hard, on-the-ground work it takes to drive lasting change. With our community and government partners, we’re focused on the critical tasks of reimagining policing, improving education, increasing employment, and providing the kind of personalized mentoring that lets young men know they are valued and valuable.  This is vital, life-changing work. And it takes all of us coming together to build a more just world. That’s why I hope you’ll consider giving a gift to the Obama Foundation today.   $25 $10 $50 $100 I can’t thank you enough for the work your support has already made possible. I hope you’ll continue with us on this journey toward a safer, more equitable world. —Niiobli Niiobli Armah IV Interim Executive Director, My Brother’s Keeper Alliance

Niiobli Armah IV, The Obama Foundation:Catch up on our most recent efforts to build safe and supportive communities

 

Hi there, It’s hard to believe it’s almost the end of the year! This fall season, we’re continuing our work to expand pathways to opportunity for our boys and young men of color. Below you’ll find news from the MBK Network, including how local governments and nonprofits have sprung into action to reassess their outreach programs and policy priorities in response to the pandemic. You’ll also hear from dynamic leaders about innovative approaches to create systems change from our Reimagine Policing Workshop and find opportunities to get involved and take action. — Niiobli   MBK COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT MBK Communities are Filling the Gaps During the COVID-19 Pandemic The impact of the pandemic has hit us hard, but MBK Communities have met the moment by stepping up their work and implementing proactive solutions to meet the needs of boys and young men of color. Using local funding and assistance from MBK, individuals and organizations are urgently making a difference   LEARN MORE What Works: The Center at Sierra Health Foundation New Financial Assistance Program Jumpstarts Higher Learning for Students in California MBK Impact Community partner, The Center at Sierra Health Foundation, recently launched the “Improve Your Tomorrow College for All” initiative. Upon enrollment to the University of California, Davis or California State University, Sacramento, students who opt into this program will be eligible to receive a $3,000 scholarship, paid fellowship opportunities, and potential educational awards to supplement the costs of college tuition. 170 young men of color will make up the first cohort of this campaign starting this fall.   LEARN MORE CNN Feature on My Brother’s Keeper President Obama Chats with Five Young Men President Barack Obama and CNN's Anderson Cooper joined a group of young men in Chicago to discuss their experience with our Becoming A Man program. Watch their full conversation and learn more about the potential we’re seeing through programs like these.   LEARN MORE MBK YOUTH SPOTLIGHT MBK Young Leader Spotlight: Thaddeus Jones Jr. Finding Restoration and Brotherhood in Big Sky Thaddeus Jones Jr., a C.H.A.M.P.S. Male Mentoring program participant and incoming sophomore at Columbia College in Chicago, traveled to Big Sky, Montana with four other young men from MBK Chicago partner organizations to participate in Capital One’s The Match, a premier live golf event. Watch Thaddeus speak with Good Day Chicago about how the opportunity provided a chance for him to learn new skills and gain new mentors from an extended network.   LEARN MORE MBK Alliance Curated Funding Opportunities Visit this new page for MBK Community leaders or anyone seeking funding for their work. Funding opportunities are from a diverse array of funders from across sectors, as well as tools, grant maker profiles and tips that can help enhance your work. Opportunities are updated monthly, so check back often.    LEARN MORE “We often say people closest to the problem should be closest to the solution, but imagine if you're trying to solve something with the same tool, over and over again. What we need to do is equip our communities with more tools, and then give the money to actually solve the problem.”   —James Brodick Director of Community Development and Crime Prevention at the Center for Court Innovation Our recent Reimagine Policing Workshop, “Money for Change,” provided a forum for mayors offices and partners to hear from leading practitioners on how they can find dollars to support all aspects of policing and public safety reform—from planning and data collection, to pilots and staffing. This virtual event was part of our ongoing series hosted in partnership with Cities United and the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights to provide educational tools and analysis on the spectrum of policing and public safety options, alternative public safety models, and community-centered review processes.   LEARN MORE

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT     MUST READ: The 2020 Obama Foundation Annual Report is here.  Enterprise supports MBK Alliance and nearly 700 other like-minded organizations with $20M as part of their commitment to young people of color in underserved communities.  We Are Hiring! Learn more about MBK Alliances’s open roles and apply today to join our team. Educators open the doors of possibility to our children. Check out this inspiring video about Chicago Public Schools teacher Monique Thorpe, who got a surprise call from President Obama. ​Explore how you can help build the Obama Presidential Center, including construction job and training opportunities.   If You Want to Stand for Something, Stand for Someone Sign up to become a mentor.   BECOME A MENTOR