Workforce Development

EDA: New $25 Million Good Jobs Challenge Notice of Funding Opportunity Announced

New funding builds on historic investment from Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan that has placed thousands of Americans into good-paying jobs The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), today launches a new phase of funding for the Good Jobs Challenge. This funding opportunity builds on the success of the…

EDA: $6.9 Million Invested to Support Workforce Training and Port Operations in Texas

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $6.9 million in the state of Texas to support workforce training and port operations. “Building a stronger, more resilient workforce is critical to the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. We know that American workers fuel our country’s economic…

EDA: $4 Million Invested to Establish Workforce Development Training Facility in Southern Arizona

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4 million grant to the Pascua Yaqui Development Corporation, in Tucson, Arizona, to support workforce development at the Pascua Yaqui Reservation and surrounding community. This grant will support construction of a 3,200-square-foot workforce development facility and the acquisition…

EDA: $1.3 Million Invested to Support Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development in Parkersburg, WV

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.3 million grant to West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVUP) to boost advanced manufacturing workforce training efforts in the region. This grant will support development of the WVUP Advanced Manufacturing Training Facility and the procurement of related equipment….

EDA: $7.8 Million Invested to Support Educational and Workforce Development in Virginia

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $7.8 million in the state of Virginia to support educational and workforce development following natural disasters in the state. The EDA investments announced today are: “President Biden is committed to ensuring that all communities in Virginia and across the…

EDA: $4.1 Million Invested to Support Aviation Workforce Development in Danville, VA

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $4.1 million grant to the city of Danville, Virginia for construction of a new aviation training facility.  This grant will facilitate construction of a new, 12,532-square-foot training facility at Danville Regional Airport to support aviation maintenance and flight…

EDA: $4.6 Million Invested to Support Economic and Workforce Development Efforts in Rhode Island

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $4.6 million in the state of Rhode Island to support economic and workforce development efforts following natural disasters in the state. The EDA investments announced today are: “President Biden is committed to ensuring that all communities in Rhode Island…

EDA: $1.6 Million Invested to Strengthen the Manufacturing Workforce in Southwest Minnesota

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.6 million grant to the Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Worthington, Minnesota. This grant will help address the growing demand for skilled workers in robotics, fluid power/advanced hydraulics, welding and CNC machining training in southwest Minnesota. …

EDA: $3 Million Invested to Expand Workforce Training Opportunities in Pryor, OK

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to Oklahoma Ordnance Works Authority, Pryor, Oklahoma, to expand workforce training programs. This grant will support the construction of new classroom and laboratory space and the procurement of related equipment at the MidAmerica Center of…

EDA: $5.4 Million Invested to Support Workforce Development and Disaster Recovery in New Mexico

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $5.4 million in the state of New Mexico to support economic and workforce development following natural disasters in the state. The EDA investments announced today are: “President Biden is committed to ensuring all communities in New Mexico and across…