EDA: $749,000 Invested to Boost Workforce Training Opportunities in West Virginia
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $749,000 grant to Bridge Valley Community and Technical College of South Charleston, West Virginia, to help establish the Bridge Valley Construction, Telecommunications, and Energy Workforce Training Center, which will be located on Bridge Valley’s Montgomery campus. “Bridge Valley Community and Technical College…
FDIC: Banker Teleconference on November 28th to Cover FDIC 2017 National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households
FIL-73-2018 Summary: The FDIC will discuss the results of its 2017 biennial National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households during a teleconference scheduled for Wednesday, November 28, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Other topics to be discussed include economic inclusion resources pertinent to community banks, including the Money Smart for Adults…
FDIC: 2018 Version of Money Smart for Adults Released
The FDIC today released the 2018 version of its popular instructor-led Money Smart for Adults financial education curriculum. Instructors can use the fully scripted materials with minimal preparation to deliver unbiased, relevant, and accurate financial education. “The FDIC’s Money Smart for Adults helps people gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills to use banks more effectively…
Census Bureau: Webinar on Release of 2018-2017 ACS Five-Year Estimates Scheduled for November 27th
What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Nov. 27, 2018, in advance of the Dec. 6 release of the 2013-2017 American Community Survey five-year estimates. The webinar will show participants how to access the data and compare geographies and statistics over time. Embargo subscribers will have access to these statistics beginning Dec….
ABA: Free Career Training for Veterans, Transitioning Military Members and Military Spouses Unveiled
As the nation honors veterans this week for their service to the country, the American Bankers Association is launching a new training initiative designed to make it easier for those who serve to make the transition to banking. Today ABA released Transitioning Careers – Basic Bank Training for Veterans, a free, online training program specifically…
EDA: $5.5 Million Invested to Build Workforce Training Center in Perris, CA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $5.5 million grant to the city of Perris, California, to help build the Perris Downtown Skills Training and Job Placement Center. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 325 jobs and spur $10 million…
EDA: $3 Million Invested to Help Establish a Workforce Training Facility in El Centro, CA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to San Diego Electrical Training Trust to help build a workforce training facility in El Centro. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 332 jobs. “President Trump has been diligent in…
EDA: $3 Million Invested to Boost Workforce Training Opportunities in Oakland, CA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the Peralta Community College District of Oakland to renovate, expand, and modernize the College of Alameda Aviation Technology Maintenance Training facility. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 1,109 new…
EDA: $1.4 Million Invested to Support Workforce Training Opportunities in Boise, ID
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.4 million grant to the Idaho Rural Water Association of Boise to help build a workforce training center. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create or retain 550 jobs and generate $450,000 in private…
EDA: $1.6 Million Invested to Boost Post-Disaster Workforce Training Opportunities in Port Arthur, TX
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to Lamar State College of Port Arthur, Texas, to build a Process Technology Training Unit that will provide state-of-the-art industrial training equipment for students and individuals currently employed in the petrochemical and chemical industries….