| Millions in grant funding will support equity and education and help get Americans back to work. | 
U.S. Department of Labor | | March 19, 2021 |
| New grants will expand and diversify registered apprenticeships We are making $87.5 million availableâ¯forâ¯states to expand and diversify their registered apprenticeship programs. States can also apply for new equity and innovation grants to expand apprenticeships, ranging from $2â¯millionâ¯to $10 million. |
| #StandUp4GrainSafety To spread the word on critical steps for grain safety, OSHA is joining grain industry leaders to host National Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week March 29-April 2. |
| New guidance on American Rescue Plan expansion of unemployment insurance benefits The department issued new guidance to states on implementing the unemployment insurance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act, which expanded the number of weeks many workers will be able to collect benefits. |
|  | $3.6 million to help Ohio respond to opioid crisis Weâve provided another $3.6 million in continued funding to aid Ohio communities experiencing significant health and economic effects from widespread opioid use, addiction and overdoses. |
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|  | Employment and training services grant Weâve awarded a $1.5 million grant to support employment and training services for transitioning military service members in Texas communities harmed by the pandemic. |
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|  | Summer Data Challenge will advance equity research Our Chief Evaluation Office is sponsoring a Summer Data Challenge competition for research analyzing how federal labor policies, protections and programs reach traditionally underserved communities. |
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|  | Investigation leads to back wages for Ohio workers An Ohio-based health care services provider has paid $327,848 in back wages to 223 employees as well as a civil money penalty after our investigators found overtime and child labor violations. |
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|  | Ensuring a Disability-Inclusive Recovery Our Office of Disability Employment Policy is reaching across state lines to advance disability-inclusive workforce policies. |
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| Career Credentials for Military Spouses
Mar. 21, 2021, 8 p.m. EDT Marketing Me: A Job Search Approach for Military Spouses
Mar. 21, 2021, 10:30 p.m. EDT Your Next Move for Military Spouses
Mar. 22, 2021, 1:30 a.m. EDT Mastering Resume Essentials for Military Spouses
Mar. 22, 2021, 8 p.m. EDT Proudly They Served â Hiring Todayâs Veterans
Mar. 31, 2021, 2 p.m. EDT Find a complete list of upcoming events at dol.gov/events. |
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