Steve Bent

New Funding Opportunities To Support Job Training For Older Americans

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of up to $312 million in funding aimed at creating job training and employment search services for older Americans. Authorized by the Older Americans Act of 1965, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a community service and work-based job-training program for low-income, unemployed seniors administered

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Nearly Half Of Global Workforce At Risk Of Losing Livelihoods Due To COVID-19

The continued sharp decline in working hours globally due to the COVID-19 outbreak  means that 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy – that is nearly half of the global workforce – stand in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed, warns the International Labour Organization. According to the ILO Monitor third edition: COVID-19 and the world of

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Bill Introduced to Invest $15 Billion In Workforce Training

Legislation has been introduced to invest $15 billion in America’s workforce training infrastructure as well as career and technical education. The Relaunching America’s Workforce Act increases support for layoff aversion strategies that allow employers to receive partial funding to keep workers on the payroll while employees improve their job skills through training. The bill also restarts a

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Vote For IAWP Board Membership

The nominations committee consisting of Grant Axtell, Oregon, Linda Barnes, Kentucky, Freddy Jacobs, Arkansas, Troy McMillan, Illinois, and Wally Roper, New York have certified the following members as candidates for the 2020-2020 election ballot: President Elect – Amber Drake, Oregon Vice President – Nancy Fink, Maryland Secretary/Treasurer – Stephanie Stevens, Oregon Director At Large (2

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Poll: 4 in 10 Americans Report Losing Their Jobs or Work-Related Income Due to the Coronavirus Crisis

Four in 10 (39%) U.S. residents say they already have lost a job or income due to the Coronavirus crisis, the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. This includes most part-time workers (54%), as well as nearly half of parents with children under age 18 (47%) and those paid hourly or by the job (45%). The

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Is There An Organization In Your Community That Deserves To Be Celebrated For Their Support of America’s Veterans?

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award, recognizes employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. Applicants who meet the program’s criteria will receive the award from the U.S. Secretary of Labor in November 2020. Award recipients will also receive a certificate and digital images of the medallion to use in their marketing and promotional efforts. The application process

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