Announcements

All Announcements

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  The Evaluation and Research Hub is live!
  Posted On: 12/11/2018

  We are pleased to announce the launch of the Evaluation and Research Hub! The Eval Hub is a platform for workforce development professionals to increase their organization’s capacity to evaluate its workforce development programs, services or interventions.

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  HIRE Vets Medallion Program
  Posted On: 11/2/2018

  This is the landing page for the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, which rewards employers who hire our nation's veterans.

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  October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
  Posted On: 10/5/2018

  Reflecting a commitment to a robust and competitive American labor force, the 2018 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme is “America’s Workforce: Empowering All.” Observed each October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.

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  Workforce Innovation Cohort Challenge
  Posted On: 9/25/2018

  Are you looking for an opportunity to engage with peers locally and nationally across the workforce system to pilot innovative solutions to address disability and employment issues?  ETA is pleased to announce another exciting cohort challenge that will address three topic areas: 1) Accessibility; 2) Customer Service; and 3) Employer Engagement.  Let’s brainstorm and develop solutions together to support individuals with disabilities enter, stay in, or return to the labor force.

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  Celebrate NEOWW! It’s National Employ Older Workers Week
  Posted On: 9/20/2018

  September 23rd – 29th, 2018 is National Employ Older Workers Week (NEOWW). During the last full week of September, NEOWW annually recognizes the vital role of older workers in the workforce and aims to increase awareness of this segment of workers and develop innovative strategies to utilize it.

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  Community Spotlight: Older Workers
  Posted On: 9/5/2018

  This month, the WorkforceGPS Team would like to introduce you to the Older Workers Community of Practice (CoP). This community offers an online hub to share resources, news, and emerging practices about the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which provides on-the-job skills training to individuals 55 or older with limited financial resources.

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  Happy Labor Day from the WorkforceGPS Team
  Posted On: 8/30/2018

  Celebrated annually the first Monday in September, Labor Day is a national holiday that pays tribute to the workers who have contributed to the social and economic well-being of America and its people.  

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  Summertime Beach Reads
  Posted On: 8/20/2018

  Check out the Workforce System Strategies community’s one-page fact sheet that highlights all of the great resources on the site and the different classifications of materials--from evaluation reports to policy and practice briefs to how-to guides and profiles.

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  Apprenticeship Business Engagement Tools
  Posted On: 8/2/2018

  The Apprenticeship Community has developed three tools that provide resources for workforce, education, and apprenticeship practitioners directly conducting business engagement with employers.

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  WorkforceGPS Community Spotlight: Grants Application and Management
  Posted On: 7/12/2018

  This month, the WorkforceGPS Team is pleased to highlight the Grants Application and Management Community. We recognize that managing a grant can sometimes be an overwhelming responsibility. This site is your one-stop source for tools, training, and resources to ensure effective management of your ETA grant.