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Community-Based Job Training Grants Impact Community and Technical Colleges
ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire), August 12, 2007 - U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has announced the launch of a third competition for President Bush's Community-Based Job Training Grants. Public and tribal community and technical colleges, community college districts, state community college systems and One-Stop Career Centers will compete for awards totaling approximately $125 million.
"America's community and technical colleges play a vital role in preparing workers for successful careers," said Secretary Chao. "This new emphasis on incorporating regional economic and workforce strategies will make the skills training and education provided even more effective in helping workers succeed."
Over the past two years, approximately $250 million has been awarded to 142 community colleges in 45 states to promote the development of the U.S. workforce's full potential. This year, one critical element has been added to the competition: integration with regional economic and talent development strategies. Applicants are expected to develop and implement plans in partnership with business and industry, the workforce development system, and educational institutions from K-12 schools to universities.
"This competition will position community colleges as places where economic and talent development efforts pay larger dividends for regions across the country," said Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training Emily Stover DeRocco. "Selected community colleges will not only prepare lifelong learners for the 21st century economy but also become more integrally involved in regional economic development."
A competitive Solicitation for Grant Applications appears in today's edition of the Federal Register and can be accessed online through www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm. Virtual conferences for prospective applicants will be held on August 14 and 15 at 1 p.m. EDT. This competition will remain open through October 10 with awards to follow.
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