Guidance outlines core content areas and principles for workforce training. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration published a national framework intended to guide artificial intelligence…
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Education Department Investigates Student Data Privacy Practices
The inquiry examines FERPA compliance in voting-related research. The U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department’s) Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) opened investigations into Tufts University (Tufts) and the…
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VA Expands Hiring for Veteran Employment Support Program
The agency seeks counselors for nationwide vocational services. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it is hiring more than 300 vocational rehabilitation counselors and specialists to…
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Multi-State Truck Safety Operation Removes Unqualified Drivers from Roads
Federal and state agencies conduct coordinated enforcement effort. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the first phase of Operation SafeDRIVE, a coordinated enforcement and education initiative conducted…
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Education Department Seeks to Reform Higher Education Accreditation System
New committee to review accreditor recognition, costs, and student outcome measures. The U.S. Department of Education announced plans to convene a negotiated rulemaking committee focused on higher education…
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Labor Secretary Continues “America At Work” Tour
Her stops focus on energy, agriculture, and apprenticeship development. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently visited West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee as part of her nationwide “America at Work“…
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USDA Opens Applications for 1890 National Scholars Program
The initiative supports students pursuing agriculture-related careers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program, which provides scholarships and internships for…
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Labor Department Announces Grants for Homeless Veterans Employment
The funding supports job training and reintegration services. The Department of Labor recently announced $23 million in grant funding through the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program to support organizations…
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Education Department Initiates a Nationwide Workforce Development Competition
The initiative encourages states to build integrated Talent Marketplaces. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the launch of the Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge, a nationwide effort…
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Education Department Awards $256 Million in Literacy Grants
The funding highlights evidence-based instruction and expanded state leadership. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced $256 million in new Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grants directed at…
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