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Madera Workforce Awarded Disability Employment Accelerator Grant
The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) and the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), granted $300,000 to Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation for the DEA 19-20 SFP. The DEA grants are part of the Governor’s Discretionary Funds awarded to design, develop, … Read More
Feinstein Calls for Robust Workforce Development Funding
Feinstein Calls for Robust Workforce Development Funding to Help Workers Laid Off Due to Coronavirus Aug 03 2020 Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today called on Senate leadership to include robust funding for workforce development in the next COVID-19 relief package. In a letter to Majority Leader McConnell and Minority Leader Schumer, Senator Feinstein explained … Read More
EDD Awards Madera Workforce English Language Learner Grant
EDD awards $1.35 million to provide training and job opportunities for English language learners SACRAMENTO – The California Employment Development Department (EDD) announced today that it has awarded $1.35 million to four Local Workforce Development Boards (Local Board) to implement an English Language Learners (ELL) Pathways to Careers program. These … Read More