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US Department of Labor Announces Nearly $201.8M in Funding to Support Workers Hurt by Foreign Trade

Posted on June 17, 2022 by News Editor

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $201,798,000 in funding to provide training, employment services in 45 states and Puerto Rico to eligible workers affected adversely by foreign trade. The funds’ allocation includes the initial and second distribution required by … Continue reading →

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Department of Labor Divvies Up $50M in Grant Funding to Close Equity Gaps

Posted on June 3, 2022 by News Editor

People in marginalized and underrepresented populations will have the opportunity to overcome barriers to the career and technical education programs they need to be connected to good-paying jobs, thanks to a new initiative announced today by the Department of Labor … Continue reading →

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What’s the Problem? Industry Companies Continue to Grapple with Supply and Labor Issues

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

The ongoing pandemic and the strengthening delta variant continue to be major factors impacting the many facets of the construction industry. That’s according to the fourth in a series of Construction Inflation Alerts from the Associated General Contractors of America … Continue reading →

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IMPACT and Trimble Highlight Technology Trends and Training Programs

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

The construction industry has worked to mitigate labor shortages and make job sites more efficient and safer by introducing new technology and providing opportunities for newcomers and apprentices to learn. These were some topics discussed in a recent webinar hosted … Continue reading →

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AGMT Resumes In-Person Testing

Posted on May 6, 2021 by News Editor

After a year of remote examinations and waiting to complete physical testing, the Architectural Glass and Metal Technician (AGMT) Certification Program is once again conducting both exams in person. The AGMT Program held its first physical-based certification exam since the … Continue reading →

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