Obama Admin Announces $65.8 Million Available for Economic & Workforce Development in Coal-Impacted Communities

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The  Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the availability of $65.8 million through the Obama Administration’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative to develop new strategies for economic growth and…

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Upskill Your Workforce provides grant supported incumbent worker training

The goal of UpSkill Your Workforce is to build the skills of incumbent workers within the Appalachian region. Training support is focused on improving skills and processes related to production activities — manufacturing’s most strategic training investment. Eligible Industries include: Metal…

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USDOT Requests Applications for $800 Million New FASTLANE Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced that it is now soliciting applications for the Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Long-term Achievement of National Efficiencies (FASTLANE) grant program.  The FASTLANE program is a new program in the…

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