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Filed in Employment and Training, Grants • By: Michael Trupo •
Three young people working with a laptop and notebooks at a table, smiling and engaged in their task. The setting appears to be a bright room with large windows.
The Pathways program helps students overcome the barriers that prevent them from pursuing education and careers.
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Marissa Ditkowsky - A white woman with long, dark hair in a patterned skirt suit leans on a grand piano, smiling.
Marissa, who lives in Maryland, shares how her personal and professional experiences propelled her to advocate for, and with, disabled people like herself.
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At the Newport News YouthBuild, a holistic approach to job readiness for youth from underserved communities is setting a foundation for career success and strong mental health.
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Close-up of a therapist reaching out toward the hands of a patient in a comforting gesture
Promoting a culture of self-care is essential to safeguarding the mental health of veteran service providers.
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Filed in Safety and Health, Worker Safety and Health, Español • By: John Dahunsi •
A purple and teal ribbon with the text "September is National Suicide Prevention Month. osha.gov"
By prioritizing mental health support and prevention strategies, we can create healthier, more supportive workplaces for everyone.
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Filed in Safety and Health, Worker Safety and Health • By: Tonya Ford •
Two people hugging and consoling each other.
In the United States, approximately 13 workers suffer fatal injuries on the job every day.
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Filed in Wages and Benefits, Wage and Hour Issues • By: Seward Dinsmore •
Photo collage of Seward Dinsmore as a young man in uniform in Vietnam, a black-and-white image of him in professional clothes holding a certificate, and a photo of him in protective vest and a hardhat with the Wage and Hour Division logo.
During National Mental Health Awareness Month, Seward Dinsmore reflects on his military service, mental health and a meaningful career with the Wage and Hour Division.
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Mental health careers on a green and white background, the colors for Mental Health Awareness Month
If you’re interested in a career supporting mental health, you may want to consider these five occupations that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects will grow much faster than
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Filed in • By: Office of Public Affairs •
Screengrab from the History of Labor Day video featuring diverse workers from the early 20th century
Watch some of our top videos of the year, from why unions matter to the history of Labor Day.
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Filed in Safety and Health, Worker Safety and Health • By: Karena Lorek •
A group of Alberici Corp. workers participate in a 2021 Suicide Prevention Stand-Down at a Major League Soccer stadium construction site in St. Louis. They are holding a banner that says "You are not alone."
During Suicide Prevention Month, we’re getting the word out about the importance of supporting workers’ mental health. 
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