Tag: Funding
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Future of Workforce Development Conference
The world of workforce development is changing. The workforce is facing a number of significant pressures in the current economy, including: Forecasts of sustained high unemployment Fiscal constraints affecting traditional state and federal funding sources shifts in worker demographics The structure of employment opportunities The nature of work The Future of Workforce Development Conference will…
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Public Policy Alert: EDA Funding Increase Support
Please read this and act now on this important request! The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the FY2013 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill, which funds the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The bill will be debated on the House floor today, May 8 and Wednesday, May 9. Rep. Michaud’s (D-ME) office plans…