US Department of Labor announces $150 million in ‘Pathways Out of Poverty’ training grants for green jobs

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced $150 million in green jobs training grants, as authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The "Pathways Out of Poverty" grants — as the group of funding awards is known — will support programs that help disadvantaged populations find ways out of poverty and into economic self-sufficiency through employment in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.

Energy Efficiency and Job Creation equals Apprenticeship

Growing Up Baltimore-Economic Decline III

Here the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation runs 14 apprenticeship programs for offenders, which includes auto mechanics, office skills, carpentry, roofing and HVAC — heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Good Jobs, Healthy Cities

People who were previously unable to enter the building trades -- particularly African Americans -- can now join union apprenticeship programs , which provide lifelong skills.

County gets $1.6 million for green jobs training

The Humboldt County Workforce Investment Board has been awarded $1.6 million for green jobs training in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Part of Governor Schwarzenegger's Cali Energy Workforce Training Program, the grants will prepare 200 people for hands-on jobs like assessing buildings for energy efficiency improvements, installing solar panels and green plumbing. Pre- apprenticeship training series will include environmental training; introduction to green building; energy fundamentals; retrofits and energy efficiency; water efficiency; building and retrofits; solar hot water installation and ...

Dear Job Doctor- I need a job with a future...

Check out this Job Doc Blog that talks about employment-related questions from looking for a job to dealing with the one you have. I found this Q&A yesterday and like Massachusett's approach. How are you dealing with these job seekers who are looking for retraining money?

3 Green Engineering Jobs in Emerging Markets

If you can get an apprenticeship at an electric power company, and learn about the system as you work your way through school, you will place yourself in a good position for promotion to Engineer status.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui Applauds Award of $2.5 Million in Joint Federal and State Funding for SETA

Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (CA-05) applauded the awarding of more than $2.4 million to the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) through competitive grants to train unemployed and displaced workers in green building and alternative and renewable fuels programs. The funding was made possible by joint funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and California’s Clean Energy Workforce Training Program.

Apprentices, Helmets to Hardhats in the News

Veteran, apprentice, and Helmets to Hardhats participant Joshua Coale will be honored at the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council Biennial Convention.

Helmets to Hardhats in the News

Apollo Alliance Applauds Portland Community Workforce Agreement

The community workforce agreement reflects a strong partnership between union apprenticeships, community-based pre- apprenticeship programs , contractors and organizations representing people of color and low-income communities. ...

Ask the Experts: Cruise ships offer a vast opportunity

From electrical apprenticeships to positions on cruise ships, job seekers are hunting in lots of different directions. This week, veteran career counselor Terri Carpenter offers advice for those in the workplace hunt. She's one of our six "Ask the Experts" writers who answer online questions on a variety of financial topics, including personal finances, investing, banking, taxes and wills/ estates. To see more questions or to ask your own, go to: www.sacbee.com/ask

Statement of John M. McWilliam Deputy Assistant Secretary Veterans' Employment and Training Service U.S. Department of Labor

John M. McWilliam, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Veterans' Employment and Training Service, U.S. Department of Labor, addresses Chairwoman Herseth Sandlin and members of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs. In particular, McWilliam refers to H.R. 2928, which amends title 38, United States Code, to allow registered apprenticeship programs and on-the-job training programs under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program.

Local Jobless Rate 5.4 Percent

The labor market in Pratt, Kansas has improved and Apprenticeship is one reason for its upswing.

Well-Kept Secret: Job Retraining Program Offers a Lot for a Little

It may be one of the best kept job-retraining secrets in Maine. It offers an attractive benefits package and good pay and the training program itself is free. And it's being held up as a model for how business, education and labor can help strengthen the new economy. Click on the link and listen.