Funding supports short-term credential programs aligned with new Workforce Pell Grant eligibility. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a recent $65 million in funding through the sixth…
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Labor Department Launches Fraud Probe into CA Unemployment Insurance Program
A reported $30 billion had allegedly been distributed to fraudsters. The Department of Labor announced that it will address fraud and improper payment concerns regarding California’s Unemployment…
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Labor Department Releases National AI Literacy Framework
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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Labor Department Announces Funding to Expand Performance-Based Apprenticeship
An incentive will be used, encouraging companies to participate in the Registered Apprentice Program. The Department of Labor has announced an opportunity for businesses that further expands the…
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Labor Department Issues New Guidance for Maritime Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Updated rules clarify security requirements under federal law. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new guidance outlining how insurers’ required security deposits will be calculated under 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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President Trump Issues a Message on Career and Technical Education Month
President Trump says his administration is committed to preparing and equipping workers and students with the skills they need to “forge a great American future.” Official Message from…
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EEOC Seeks Nike Employment Records in Civil Rights Investigation
EEOC asks court to compel cooperation in discrimination inquiry. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed a subpoena enforcement action seeking records from Nike as part of an…
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Office of Personnel Management Finalizes Rule on Federal Employment Status
The rule aligns with President Trump’s executive order regarding Schedule F. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) finalized a rule allowing the president more leeway to fire career…
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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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