SBA and DOE partner to advance small business innovation. The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Small Business Investment Company-Energy (SBIC-E) Initiative last month. This new program…
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NASA Establishes State Hubs to Grow Technical Aerospace Workforce
The associate administrator said, “The need for technical talent is urgent.” The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded approximately $10.5 million to seven different institutions as part…
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SBA, DOL, and OpenAI Host Inaugural Manufacturing Workforce Expo
The job fair is being held at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek, Florida. The Small Business Administration (SBA), Department of Labor (DOL), and OpenAI are hosting the…
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FAA Finally Certifies Small Boeing 737 for Commercial Flight
After years of delays due to safety concerns, the 737 Max 7 has been cleared to fly passengers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has certified…
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Education Department Establishes Workforce Pell Grant Program
The education secretary said the administration seeks to shift postsecondary education to low-cost, high-value programs. The Department of Education announced a final rule for the Workforce Pell Grant…
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Education and Labor Departments Announce WIOA State Plan Expansion
Through a joint effort, combined WIOA plans have more than doubled since 2024. The Departments of Education and Labor announced that 21 states have released combined Workforce Innovation…
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Education Department Proposes New Learning and Career Readiness Grants
Public comment opens on plans to strengthen instruction and expand workforce pathways. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently announced two new proposed priorities for the Department of…
Read MoreUSDA and SBA Strengthen Partnership to Grow Rural Economy
Their investments will include expanding marketing assistance and technical opportunities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the increase in the…
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Aviation Industry Taps Military Vets to Fill Job Openings
Airlines continue to experience pilot shortages. The U.S. aviation industry is facing a continued shortage of qualified pilots to fill ever-increasing job openings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Read MoreAmy Lloyd, Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education
Amy Lloyd is Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education. We pray that God will guide her as office works to provide access to high-quality, robust pathways both…
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