This week, the Department of Education continued to work on student loan relief initiatives and workforce development opportunities. Meanwhile, the Department of Labor worked to promote Registered Apprenticeships. Congress is still on recess, but will return soon after the election, which is less than two weeks away! If you have yet to make a plan to vote, check out these resources on the blog to learn how to cast your ballot.
- Department of Education Webinar on STEM in Rural Communities: The Department of Education is hosting a webinar, “Elevating STEM Education in Rural Communities” next Tuesday, 10/29. The event is hosted with the National Science Foundation, National FFA and other stakeholders.
- Department of Education’s Power Your Future Challenge: The Department of Education has launched the Power Your Future Challenge — the second challenge in its annual CTE Momentum series to prepare high school students for rewarding careers and increase access to CTE. Teams are invited to submit action plans that will advance the use of clean energy in local schools and communities.
- Departments of Labor, Commerce, Education Renew Memorandum of Understanding With Switzerland to Expand Registered Apprenticeship in United States: The U.S. and Swiss governments have renewed a memorandum of understanding to expand and strengthen quality apprenticeships and pathways to good jobs, including Registered Apprenticeships, among Swiss companies and Swiss-invested companies in the United States.
- Department of Labor Welcomes New Apprenticeship Ambassadors; Recognizes Organizations for Promoting, Expanding and Diversifying Registered Apprenticeship: The Department of Labor welcomed the latest cohort of Apprenticeship Ambassadors and recognized current ambassadors for meeting or exceeding their commitments to expand and diversify Registered Apprenticeships.
- Department of Labor Announced $20 Million for Out-of-School Time Organizations to Increase Work-Based Learning: The Department of Labor announced up to $20 million available in grants for out-of-school time organizations to expand local work-based learning opportunities, job training and career pathways for underserved youth.
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