Labor Department announces $95.5 million in grants for laid-off workers’ training
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The US Department of Labor announced on October 19, 2026, that it had awarded $95.5 million in grants to develop training and employment-service models for workers affected by layoffs. The department said the funding is intended to connect those workers with industries expected to grow.
According to the department, its Employment and Training Administration administers the Rapid Reskill Dislocated Worker Grants, covering 20 projects in 17 states. The targeted industries include domestic manufacturing, aerospace, energy production and construction.
The department said the projects are designed to assess participants’ experience and skills and identify routes into occupations or industries with demand for workers. Their stated goal is placement within six months of enrollment in paid work: full-time unsubsidized employment, a Registered Apprenticeship or other structured, paid on-the-job training.
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