New & Noteworthy Updates

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $6 million in funding for the Brownfields Job Training Grants to support environmental workforce development in communities affected by brownfields and other...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced the availability of approximately $40 million for the second round of Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund Grants. The grants will support state-led...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced the availability of approximately $50 million in funding for the Rapid Reskill Employment Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grants (Reskill DWGs). The...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative Round 7, a grant program designed to address workforce needs in the Appalachian, Delta, and...

Military Appreciation Month is a time for Americans to unite to honor and recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by United States Armed Forces members. It is a time to show appreciation for the dedication, bravery, and selflessness of...

National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is an annual nationwide celebration designed for employers, educators, state agencies, and labor organizations to demonstrate the impact of Registered Apprenticeship on American career pathways and economic...

The U.S. Department of Labor, in collaboration with the State of Arkansas, launched the American Manufacturing Apprenticeship Incentive Fund (AMAIF) to expand access to high-quality Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). This $35.8 million...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) announces the availability of Stand Down grants to support one-day or multi-day events that provide services to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Opinion letters are official responses from various agencies within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to specific questions about how federal labor laws apply in real-life workplace scenarios. These letters provide practical guidance on topics...