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  • European Employment & Social Rights Forum

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    EU Commissioners, economists and policymakers consider AI and the world of work Last week in Brussels the European Commission hosted their second European Employment & Social Rights Forum. Speakers ranging from university professors to labor leaders to European Commission officials took on the question of how AI will affect the world of work. Their thinking…

  • Rundown: Strengthening Community Colleges Webcast

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    Recent DOL webcast highlights equity and evaluation priorities for grants due November 14th.  It’s always helpful to hear representatives from DOL speak about their grant opportunities, and the recent Strengthening Community Colleges webcast provided some small insights into what is important in grant applications, what themes they returned to and what details we may have…

  • National Apprenticeship Week Begins November 13th

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    Events across the country will showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship The 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week kicks off November 13th with a day dedicated to youth apprenticeship. Each day that week focuses on a different aspect of Registered Apprenticeship, with days for emerging industries, serving the underserved, women in apprenticeship and finishing…

  • EPA Water Infrastructure Workforce Grants Out Now

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    Due November 17th, grants will create a pipeline (ahem) of skilled and diverse water utility workers. “As utilities make critical investments in infrastructure, drinking water and wastewater utilities should also invest in the development of a strong local workforce to strengthen communities and ensure a strong pipeline of skilled and diverse workers for today and…

  • Cybersecurity Training in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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    U.S. Department of State is funding a cybersecurity training program for people with disabilities. The grant opportunity, due October 27th and funded at $250,000 will, “afford individuals with disabilities the opportunity to receive training that would result in a meaningful career” while meeting the shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. The grantee selected by the U.S.…

  • Preparing a Climate-Ready Workforce

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    With dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act, NOAA is getting into workforce development.