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S. Marisela Douglass - Aug 28, 2020
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DOL Salutes National Hire a Veteran Day
Mark Toal - Jul 24, 2020
The best way to honor a #veteran is to hire one, and July 25 is National #HireAVeteran Day. Find out how employers receive recognition for hiring and retaining our nations’ veterans.
#ADA30: Increasing Access and Opportunity and the Thrill of Discovering What You Can Do
Jennifer Sheehy - Jul 24, 2020
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, Jennifer Sheehy of the Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy shares the importance of equal access and opportunity for all Americans.
7 Stats About Working Women to Celebrate the Women’s Bureau Centennial
Amy Dalrymple, Christin Landivar - Jun 05, 2020
To celebrate 100 years of working for working women, the Women’s Bureau has created an interactive visualization highlighting women’s participation in the workforce and top occupations since 1920.
Strengthen Your Workforce: Hire Veterans
Laurel Devine - May 27, 2020
Our newly revised Employer Guide to Hiring Veterans can help job creators design veteran-friendly workplaces and hire our nation’s heroes.
Opportunity and Success with the Job Corps Scholars Program
Debra Carr - May 20, 2020
Through the Job Corps Scholars program, eligible youth (age 16-24) can enroll in a career technical training program to learn in-demand job skills at accredited public colleges.
4 Things to Know About Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act
Gay Gilbert - May 11, 2020
Answers to four frequently asked questions about unemployment insurance benefits under the CARES Act.
Employment Resources for People on the Autism Spectrum
Scott Michael Robertson - Apr 22, 2020
During National Autism Awareness Month, learn more about resources to help young people and workers on the autism spectrum, employers, service providers and others.
Helping Apprentices and Other Workers Gain In-Demand Skills
Pam Frugoli - Mar 18, 2020
An updated Advanced Manufacturing Model is now available on the CareerOneStop Competency Model Clearinghouse.
Businesses, higher education, and workforce development organizations can use the updated model when developing curriculum, identifying workforce skill gaps, and detecting competencies required for credentials. The refreshed model helps ensure that workers learn skills that employers need.
The new model – developed in collaboration with SEMI (an industry association representing the electronics manufacturing supply chain) – includes:
Manufacturing process design and dev