Weâve been highlighting workforce development, job safety and registered apprenticeships around the country this week.â¯Â U.S. Department of Labor | August 18, 2022 |
Walsh highlights job training in Connecticut Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh joined Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Rep. Joe Courtney to highlight the stateâs recruitment and job training efforts and announced a major new initiative to strengthen the stateâs ability to connect workers to good-paying jobs, including jobs associated with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The effort aligns with the Good Jobs Initiative, a department-led initiative to improve job quality and job equity across the country. |
Expanding and formalizing standards for Registered Apprenticeships This week we marked the 85th anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act by announcing several initiatives designed to expand Registered Apprenticeships. We launched the âApprenticeshipUSAâ brand to establish a shared understanding of the national Registered Apprenticeship system. We also opened an online dialogue on the future of Registered Apprenticeship. Join the national online public dialogue on the future of Registered Apprenticeship View new and updated Registered Apprenticeship resources |
New programs added to the Justice40 Initiative The Department of Labor has added four programs to the Justice40 Initiative, which aims to ensure disadvantaged communities benefit from climate, clean energy, training and workforce development, and other federal investments. |
| Nursery owner debarred An Ohio nursery owner has been debarred from the federal agricultural visa program due to a history of violations, coupled with allegations of threats, intimidation and withholding wages. | |
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