| Highlights from our first Youth Apprenticeship Week, heat safety, millions in grants and more |
U.S. Department of Labor | | May 9, 2024 |
| Youth Apprenticeship Week highlights career pathways for young workers The inaugural Youth Apprenticeship Week launched with over 360 events and more than 90 proclamations around the country. We kicked off the weeklong celebration with an event at the departmentâs headquarters this week, where young apprentices, employers, parents and federal leaders discussed the lifechanging benefits of Registered Apprenticeships. We also hosted a signing ceremony for 45 high school and college students preparing to embark on public service and healthcare apprenticeships in D.C. Watch the Youth Apprenticeship Week kickoff event Blog: Investing in educator development through apprenticeship Watch: Why do an apprenticeship? One young apprentice weighs in Watch the signing ceremony |
| Detroit trip underscores administration support for Americaâs auto industry, workforce investments Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su joined Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm in Detroit this week. While there they discussed the administrationâs investments in communities, building wealth and ensuring every American has the freedom to thrive. Acting Secretary Su shared department efforts to expand economic opportunity in communities across the country. Vice President Harris announced the availability of $100 million for small and medium auto-parts manufacturers as well as a new loan program to help small businesses improve their energy efficiency. |
| Taking action to protect workers from heat hazards As temperatures rise across the country, OSHA has taken a critical step in the rulemaking process to address heat safety, renewed its national emphasis program on outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards, and is prioritizing targeted inspections in agricultural industries with workers who are at high risk of hazardous heat exposure. |
| Taking a stand against falls Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry. During the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 6-10, weâre raising awareness of fall hazards and how to prevent them. Help us get the word out on safety best practices that prevent injuries and fatalities. |
| Fayette Janitorial Services will pay $649K and hire a consultant to prevent illegal child labor A Tennessee cleaning contractor has agreed to pay $649,304 in penalties and hire a consultant to help prevent illegal employment of children. The agreement follows a Wage and Hour Division investigation that found Fayette Janitorial Service LLC employed at least 24 children, some as young as 13, on overnight sanitation shifts at two slaughtering and meat packing facilities. |
| | Countering UI fraud Weâve entered a new data-sharing partnership with the Treasury Department to provide states with controls, tools and strategies to counter unemployment insurance fraud. | | |
| | Save the date On May 22, join the Mine Safety and Health Administration and mine workers nationwide in sharing safety and health best practices during the Stand Down to Save Lives. | | |
| | Child care for working moms New research shows that mothersâ employment rate is now 1.9% higher than in February 2020, and moms are more likely than dads to miss work due to childcare disruptions. | | |
| Mental health matters People living with mental health conditions or substance use disorders shouldn't have to face additional obstacles to get treatment under their job-based health plan. The Employee Benefits Security Administration has resources to help you overcome barriers to treatment. |
| Today, follow along as we take over @rpublicserviceâs Instagram account for Public Service Recognition Week. ð Who works at your agency? At @USDOL, weâre proud to have a team of dedicated, passionate individuals who are some of the finest professionals we know. Swipe through to meet a few of them. #PSRW #PublicService #GovPossible
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