Labor Secretary Says Investment Needed to Create Equal Opportunity

2021-11-18 14:06:15

WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy is rebounding but the pandemic has not ended and neither have efforts needed for the nation’s full recovery, said U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, Wednesday. Speaking at a Brookings Institution event, Walsh insisted the... Read More

Employment

Allred Talks Education and Job Training in District Workforce Roundtable

2020-02-22 00:12:34

by Dan McCue

Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, met with North Texas business, education and labor leaders this week to discuss ways to expand job training opportunities for students, retain talent in the area and ensure higher education is both accessible and affordable for... Read More

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses JOBS Act to Expand Pell Grant Eligibility for Students

2019-10-24 14:03:28

by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus on Thursday threw its support behind a proposal to expand Pell Grant eligibility for short-term training programs that will allow more Americans to gain industry-recognized credentials. The House bill, H.R. 3497, also called... Read More