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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor are redirecting federal higher-education grant funding toward workforce training, artificial intelligence instruction, and short-term credential programs, marking …
Education, Labor Redirect Grants Toward Workforce Training Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Students pursuing short-term job training programs will soon be able to use federal Pell Grant funding for programs lasting as little as eight weeks under a new …
New Pell Grant Expansion Could Fast-Track Workers Into Jobs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Education and United States Department of Labor reported that 21 states have submitted combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act state plans integrating …
States Expand Workforce Plans Under Federal Alignment Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Small manufacturers across the United States could receive expanded training, consulting, and technical support through a new $50 million federal grant initiative aimed at strengthening domestic supply …
SBA Opens $50 Million Grant Push for U.S. Manufacturers Read More
BRISTOL, PA — TESCO Metering announced an expansion of its residential meter training and certification programs as utilities across North America face growing demand for skilled metering professionals amid grid …
TESCO Expands Meter Training as Utilities Face Skills Gap Read More
GLENSIDE, PA — Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities have partnered to provide workforce development and professional training programs for Acts employees across nine states, the organizations announced.
Arcadia, Acts Expand Workforce Training Partnership Read More GLENSIDE, PA — Arcadia University has partnered with Acts Retirement-Life Communities to provide workforce training programs for employees across the organization.
Arcadia University, Acts Partner on Workforce Training Programs Read More
KERSEY, PA — Workers and employers in six rural Pennsylvania counties will gain expanded access to job training and hiring services through a new mobile career center designed to bring …
Mobile Career Unit Targets Job Gaps in Rural Counties Read More
ELKTON, MD — Cecil College announced Tuesday it will launch a Certified Manufacturing Associate program in June 2026 to prepare individuals with little or no experience for entry-level manufacturing jobs.
Cecil College Launches Manufacturing Training Program for New Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new federal grant competition aims to expand college and career training opportunities as officials move to better align education programs with workforce needs.
Federal Grant Shift Targets Workforce Training Shortage Read More