Taunton High School awarded $1.1M to expand career-tech programs
Taunton High School has received a $1.1 million state grant to expand career technical education programming, the school district announced May 13.
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Fayetteville awards $1.02 million for housing, homelessness and resident services
Fayetteville’s 2026-27 awards support emergency home repairs, homelessness prevention, food and medical assistance, opioid-response services, workforce programs and affordable-housing development.
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Wes Moore Takes NGA Chair With Service, Federalism Agenda
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore now leads the governors’ association as states prepare for fights over federal authority, elections, workforce policy and health.
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SLATE wins $1.29 million grant for St. Louis youth job pathways
St. Louis SLATE will administer a $1,285,628 federal YouthBuild grant designed to support 60 out-of-school young people with education, construction and transportation training, paid work experience and employment support.
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Salinas council to hear final Turner Scholar presentations Aug. 4
The Salinas City Council is scheduled to receive a report on five Turner Scholar interns and their city projects at its Aug. 4 meeting.
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Montana wins more than $800,000 to expand registered apprenticeships statewide
Montana’s Department of Labor and Industry announced July 16 that it received more than $800,000 in federal funding for a statewide expansion of registered apprenticeships.
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UMaine-led forest-economy technology hub receives $20 million federal investment
A University of Maine-led initiative focused on the state’s forest economy has received a $20 million U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hub investment, according to the Maine Department of Labor.
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North Dakota opens registration for 2026 Global Talent Summit
The North Dakota Department of Commerce has opened registration for its 2026 Global Talent Summit, a workforce-focused event centered on global-talent strategies and economic competitiveness.
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Hopeworks opens Newark hub for technology workforce pathways
Hopeworks’ new site at 550 Broad St. is fully operational, with career pathways focused on technology, logistics and health-care operations.
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Birmingham opens BOLD proposals with up to $1.5 million available for economic-development projects
Birmingham is accepting proposals for its 2027–2028 BOLD program, with up to $1.5 million available for projects tied to economic development, resilience and mobility.
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Portland State joins Oregon semiconductor innovation engine backed by up to $160 million from NSF
Portland State University is a core partner in a statewide semiconductor initiative led by Oregon State University that could receive up to $160 million from the National Science Foundation over 10 years.
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Montgomery schedules community job fair for Aug. 4
The City of Montgomery and Montgomery Career Center have scheduled a community job fair for Aug. 4, 2026, to bring local employers and job seekers together.
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City attorney says Texas law may limit San Antonio plan to redirect Ready to Work money
San Antonio’s proposal to wind down new Ready to Work enrollment and redirect up to $100 million faces legal limits, voter approval and an August City Council decision.
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Columbus Technical College Opens Workforce Center Near Fort Benning
Columbus Technical College opened the Col. Ralph Puckett Workforce Development Center on July 31, with 15 SkillBridge programs scheduled to begin Aug. 10 for transitioning service members and other Columbus-area residents.
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SUNY Cobleskill Gets Tractor, $100,000 Industry Commitment
SUNY Cobleskill announced a New Holland methane-powered tractor donation and $100,000 commitment for student scholarships and program support.
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Easton projects listed for $7.5M in new state capital support
Pennsylvania listed three Easton projects for $7.5 million in RACP support, but the announcement does not mean construction or services are complete.
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East Lake Community Resource Hub Opens in Chattanooga
Chattanooga’s first Community Resource Hub is operating in East Lake, offering free general access to city services, computers, kiosks, referrals, and partner resources.
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TSMC’s Arizona expansion could ripple into Chandler’s chip economy
TSMC’s planned north Phoenix expansion is not a Chandler project, but its demand for workers, suppliers, housing and infrastructure could affect the city.
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Timken Belts closure puts 283 Springfield jobs on a near-term timeline
Timken’s planned Springfield closure affects 283 workers, but separations are scheduled in waves from July through December. The Job Center offers free help.
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New Orleans opens grants for commissary kitchens and green training
New Orleans LA – The city opened two grant rounds on June 29: one for Orleans Parish commissary kitchens and one for green infrastructure workforce training providers.
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Central Tech packet shows Drumright campus leadership, staffing changes
Drumright OK – Central Tech’s June 9 board packet lists Nancy Overton for a July 1 campus director transfer and includes several FY27 Drumright staffing items.
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El Paso lands $25,000 grant to improve access to resident services
El Paso was chosen for a National League of Cities resilience program that brings $25,000 and nine months of coaching to help connect residents to support.