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Legislation Introduced to Boost Transportation Workforce Training

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The Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act has been introduced to boost transportation workforce training opportunities offered at community and technical colleges across the nation. The bill will provide $50 million in competitive grants to strengthen education and training programs in targeted industries. Grants will be disbursed to Centers of Excellence in Transportation Workforce Training, which […]

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Update: 2020 Workforce Development Conference

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UPDATE  March 25, 2020  IAWP is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak, and as of this writing, we remain committed to hosting the 2020 Workforce Development Conference in Pittsburgh, June 28 – July 1, 2020.  As we continue to monitor, we will provide you with regular updates on the status of WDC2020.    Our research shows that most air carriers are offering customers

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New Final Rule Expands Apprenticeship Programs

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The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule that will help expand apprenticeships in the United States by establishing a system for advancing the development of high-quality, Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). IRAPs are high-quality apprenticeship programs, recognized as such by a third-party entity under standards established by the department in the new rule. Through

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US DOL Offers Guidance For Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The document provides practical guidance for preventing the

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Report: Record Blue-Collar Labor Shortages Will Continue Through 2030

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Today, America’s businesses face the challenge of staying competitive amid record labor shortages. To help reverse this trend and combat its consequences, a new study explains the factors causing labor shortages and how companies are filling their job openings. The study, which features the results of its new survey of more than 200 human resource executives. They

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New Guidance Announced for States to Administer Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19 Outbreak

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced new guidance outlining flexibilities that states have in administering their unemployment insurance (UI) programs to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Under the guidance, federal law permits significant flexibility for states to amend their laws to provide UI benefits in multiple scenarios related to COVID-19. For example, federal

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Workforce Development Pre-Conference Program to Feature Dr. Rich Feller

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The 2020 Workforce Development Conference will feature a thought leader in career development, Dr. Rich Feller.  A licensed professional counselor, certified coach, and a distinguished teaching scholar at Colorado State University, Dr. Feller will present his renowned program Who You Are Matters!  Who You Are Matters! uses a narrative approach to help leaders and employees get

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Bipartisan Legislation Aims to Bolster Nation’s Infrastructure Workforce

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Bipartisan legislation was introduced to bolster the nation’s infrastructure workforce by prioritizing strategic long-term planning and investments in career and technical education (CTE) and on-the-job training. The Transportation Workforce Investment Act aims to create a robust workforce pipeline to meet the growing demand for skilled workers to maintain and upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure. A

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