The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration today announced that Washington has won a $23.5 million Good Jobs Challenge grant to support Washington’s robust career connected training system serving thousands of students across the state. These apprenticeship and technical training programs are a significant part of the state’s efforts to connect students to work-based learning programs that lead to paid work experience and good-paying jobs.
The state’s Washington Student Achievement Council, in collaboration with Career Connect Washington, was among 32 grant recipients selected from a pool of more than 500 applications. The Good Jobs Challenge grant will help CCW and its partners immediately serve 5,000 workers whose jobs were impacted by COVID-19 and fill a minimum of 3,000 jobs.
Their proposed Washington Jobs Initiative builds upon CCW’s efforts in six high-demand sectors:
Advanced manufacturing and aerospace
Construction
Energy and clean technology
Financial services
Healthcare
Information technology and cybersecurity
Several of the sectors include training for union membership jobs. Examples of jobs in the program include software developer, machinist, energy engineer, nursing assistant and construction manager.
The Washington Jobs Initiative also includes a detailed focus on equity and diversity. Through targeted outreach in partnership with 200 community based organizations, the Washington Jobs Initiative hopes to achieve more equitable outcomes for workers of color, Indigenous workers, low-income workers, rural workers, workers experiencing homelessness, English language learners, and workers with disabilities. Their goal is for participation rates to match or exceed each group’s representation in the state’s population.
State leaders estimate more than 70 percent of jobs created in Washington state require some kind of post-secondary credential, but only about 40 percent of young people have one. Inslee launched CCW in 2017 to help more students pursue good-paying jobs after high school by enrolling in registered apprenticeship and technical training programs. Since its launch, CCW has created more than 100 registered apprenticeship and Career Launch programs for more than 21,000 students in every region of the state. CCW anticipates expanding its program to serve an anticipated 60,000 students each year. The program is supported through state and federal funding, philanthropy and employer investments.
Students or employers who are interested in the Career Launch program can visit careerconnectwa.org for information.
Relate News Release from the ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION:
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $23.5 Million to Develop Multi-Sector Workforce Training Program in Washington State Through American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge
Competition Provides Once-In-A-Generation Funding to Locally Driven, Diverse Partnerships to Create and Develop Workforce Training Programs that Support Local Economies
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $23.5 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant to Washington Student Achievement Council, Olympia, Washington, to create the Washington Jobs Initiative, a multi-sector workforce training program spanning healthcare, energy, information technology, financial and professional services, manufacturing, and construction.
This program will connect jobseekers with local, quality jobs through its career pathway project, which supports the state’s largest industries through a coalition of industry, organized labor, state government and other stakeholders. The Washington Jobs Initiative will build sectoral partnerships in six high-demand sectors: advanced manufacturing and aerospace, construction, energy and clean technology, financial services, healthcare, and information technology and cybersecurity.
“President Biden's American Rescue Plan funding through the Good Jobs Challenge is a necessary investment to boost regional economies and help Americans get quality jobs,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “This funding will provide a range of opportunities to create innovative workforce systems that will support many of the state's major sectors while strengthening Washington's economic resilience.”
“The Good Jobs Challenge is supporting initiatives that will create lasting positive change in communities across America,” said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo. “The Washington Jobs Initiative will strengthen the state and nation’s economic recovery by providing good-paying jobs in industries crucial to the economy and national security.”
“Career-connected pathways are hugely popular, inclusive of communities underrepresented in the traditional talent pool, and are one of the most effective methods for responding to today’s workforce needs, especially in the continuous wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across every sector of the state’s economy, employers need to find talent, particularly in high demand fields, and the Good Jobs Challenge grant will noticeably strengthen our ongoing efforts through Career Connect,” said Governor Jay Inslee. “This will support our progress on inclusivity and equity in the workforce, giving Washingtonians from underrepresented communities a pathway to thousands of great jobs, putting those furthest from opportunity into good jobs and helping Washington’s economy continue its strong recovery.”
“Providing Washingtonians more opportunities to train for 21st century jobs is critical to growing our economy,” said Senator Maria Cantwell. “This $23.5 million grant will do this by making a significant investment in career-based learning. This helps job seekers acquire new job skills that are in-demand in advanced manufacturing, cyber, health care, clean-energy technology and all the growing industries in Washington state. Employers have workforce shortages and providing this funding to train people means Washington state’s workforce will be ready to fill skilled jobs quickly.”
“Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, the economy is no longer on the mend – it is on the move,” said Congressman Rick Larsen (WA-02). “This critical investment will connect talented Washingtonians to well-paying jobs in in-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing and aerospace, clean technology and cybersecurity, fostering long-term economic growth in the Pacific Northwest and boosting the region’s global competitiveness.”
“Even before this pandemic, folks were feeling the impacts of disruptive economic change. We’ve got to make sure workers across our region are empowered to navigate that change – not be victims of it,” said Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06). “I’m thrilled that because of the American Rescue Plan passed by Congress, the Economic Development Administration is providing a crucial investment to help launch the Washington Jobs Initiative. This new partnership will help ensure workers in our region have the skills they need to land new jobs, earn bigger paychecks, and make a better life for their families – while supplying employers in our region with workers who are ready to meet the challenges of a 21st century economy. It’s a big win for Washington.”
“Workers are the backbone of our economy. Ensuring they are able to find good-paying jobs is essential to our societal well-being and economic recovery,” said Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07). “The Washington Jobs Initiative will provide countless workers in my home state of Washington with jobs in critically-needed sectors. I am grateful for Secretary Raimondo’s partnership in this critical endeavor and in our shared commitment to continue uplifting our workers.”
This grant is funded through the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge. The program awarded grants to 32 worker-centered, industry-led workforce training partnerships across the country. The $500 million program is expanding opportunities for more Americans to access and secure good-paying jobs by investing in innovative approaches to advance worker-centered, industry-led workforce training partnerships.
The 32 awardee projects were selected from a competitive pool of 509 applicants. By partnering with stakeholders such as labor unions, community colleges and industry, these projects will solve for local talent needs, increase the supply of trained workers and help workers secure jobs in 15 key industries that are essential to U.S. supply chains, global competitiveness, and regional development. Through a holistic, integrated partnership approach, these projects will provide tangible opportunities and security for American workers, focusing on serving and supporting a broad range of underserved communities and connecting workers with the training, skills, and support services needed to successfully secure a good job. For more information on the grantees, please visit our fact sheet. (PDF)
The Good Jobs Challenge is part of a suite of American Rescue Plan programs developed by EDA to equitably distribute its $3 billion allocation to assist communities nationwide in their efforts to build a better America by accelerating economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and building local economies that will be more resilient to future economic shocks.
About the U.S. Economic Development Administration (www.eda.gov) The mission of the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting competitiveness and preparing the nation's regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA invests in communities and supports regional collaboration in order to create jobs for U.S. workers, promote American innovation, and accelerate long-term sustainable economic growth.
IN OTHER STATE NEWS HEADLINES:
Historic PACT Act will expand benefits for thousands of veterans in Washington state.
Pest alert: Have you seen the world’s largest moth? It just showed up in Bellevue.
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Bankruptcy judge approves resolution requiring Tim Eyman to pay down his debts.
AG Ferguson: Court rules Navy failed to consider the damaging impacts of its Growler jet program.
How to replace hazardous lights in Washington schools
Reimbursement program provides funds, training to spot potential problems.
Environmental penalties issued for the 2nd quarter of 2022.
Late-season shrimping days added for several Puget Sound marine areas.
News from our Congressional Delegation to DC.
Washingtonians Seeking Good Jobs to Get Help From New Federally-Funded Program
$23.5 million grant will help prepare workers for jobs in high-paying industries.
Senator Murray Statement on Voting in Support of Sweden and Finland Joining NATO.
WORLD NEWS HEADINES:
Major fall in global food prices for July, but future supply worries remain.
Nuclear-free world is possible, test-ban treaty chief says.
Central African Republic: Militias spreading ‘terror, insecurity’, must lay down arms.
WMO reports decrease in likelihood of severe Atlantic hurricane season ahead.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield at a Media Availability in Accra, Ghana--USUN
Humanitarian Assistance for Africa--US STATE DEPT.
U.S. Drone Strike Kills al-Qaida Leader in Kabul--DOD
NATIONAL & BUSINESS HEADLINES.
HUD RELEASES ECONOMIC JUSTICE AGENDA TO HELP LOW-INCOME RENTERS BUILD ASSETS
FDA Infant Formula Update: August 5, 2022.
Message from Secretary Mayorkas Regarding the Successful Counterterrorism Operation--DSHS
BUSINESS HEADLINES.
Man Sentenced to Prison for $4.7 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Two Companies Plead Guilty in Bid Rigging Scheme for Insulation Contracts
These are the Sixth and Seventh Defendants to Plead Guilty in this Investigation
Statement from Former Treasury Secretaries on Inflation Reduction Act--US TREASURY DEPT.
Security Summit: Tell-tale signs of identity theft tax pros should watch for.
FTC Acts to Preserve Competition in Markets for Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Services.--FTC
IN FOCUS!
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $725 Million from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Clean Up Legacy Pollution
Funding will create good-paying union jobs, catalyze economic revitalization in coal communities.
Link Source: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-availability-725-million-bipartisan
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that nearly $725 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is available to 22 states and the Navajo Nation to create good-paying union jobs and catalyze economic opportunity in coal communities by reclaiming abandoned mine lands (AML). The Notice of Funding Opportunity opened today and follows the release of final guidance for how eligible states and Tribes can apply for the historic funding.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates nearly a total of $11.3 billion in AML funding over 15 years, which will help communities eliminate dangerous environmental conditions and pollution caused by past coal mining. This funding is expected to address the vast majority of inventoried abandoned mine lands in this country and prioritize jobs for current and former coal industry workers.
“President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law delivers the largest investment in cleaning up abandoned mine lands in history. Through this program, we are investing in coal communities through job creation -- including for current and former coal workers -- and economic revitalization, all while addressing harmful environmental impacts from these legacy developments,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “We encourage all eligible states and Tribes to apply for this funding so we can reduce hazardous pollution and toxic water levels that continue to impact our communities.”
The funding opportunity advances the Biden-Harris administration’s unprecedented investments in coal, oil and gas, and power plant communities and workers, including through the Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization. This effort also advances the President’s Justice40 Initiative, which commits to delivering 40 percent of the benefits of certain climate and clean energy investments to disadvantaged communities.
AML reclamation projects support vitally needed jobs by investing in projects that close dangerous mine shafts, reclaim unstable slopes, prevent releases of harmful gases, including methane, improve water quality by treating acid mine drainage, and restore water supplies damaged by mining. AML reclamation projects also enable economic revitalization by rehabilitating hazardous land so that it can be used for recreational facilities or other economic redevelopment uses like advanced manufacturing and renewable energy deployment.
States and Tribes that apply for the funding should:
Prioritize projects that invest in disadvantaged communities consistent with the President’s Justice40 Initiative;
Incorporate public review and comment into the selection of projects to be funded;
Consider prioritizing projects in a manner that maximizes the amount of methane emissions that can be reduced; and
Prioritize the employment of current and former coal industry workers, among other provisions.
Applications for the fiscal year 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law AML funds must be submitted by eligible states and Tribal AML programs on Grant Solution's website no later than March 31, 2023. States and Tribes are not required to complete the AML Reclamation Plan update, review and approval process as a prerequisite to receiving these funds.
LOCAL MEETINGS.
CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS.
Clallam County work session for 8/8/22
https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1327
Clallam County Board meeting for 8/9/22
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Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting for 8/9/22
https://www.portofpa.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08092022-616
City of Sequim Council meeting for 8/8/22
https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2657
City of Forks Council meeting for 8/8/22
https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Agenda-20220808.pdf
Clallam County PUD meeting for 8/8/22
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PASD Board Meeting Work Session
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JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:
Jefferson County Commission meeting for 8/8/22
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Port Townsend Council meeting for 8/8/22
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Weekly devotional
BIBLE VERSE: Psalm 119:160 (New King James Version)
The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.
Weekly Bible Study
Question:
Does Mark 16:9-20 really belong in our Bibles?
Answer:
The following is an excellent review of the question. I also placed some interesting quotes from various reference works at the end. For details on the question, see The Authenticity of Mark 16:9-20 by Jim Snapp.
http://lavistachurchofchrist.org/LVanswers/2003/2003-10-11a.htm
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This Week's Video:
'DEEPLY TROUBLING' revelations from FBI testimony: 'NOW is the time to choose'
24,390 views Aug 5, 2022 The Senate Judiciary Committee's latest hearing with FBI Director Christopher Wray showcased just how little he knows about what’s happening in his department (or how little he's willing to admit). Glenn breaks down the latest revelations, from the "deeply troubling" memos sent to the entire department regarding "domestic extremists" to the shocking connections between the FBI's Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping debacle and the January 6 investigations. And he has some advice for FBI agents: "Now is the time to choose: Are you on the side of truth and real justice, or are you just standing on the sidelines?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvA5SK3dn50
HEADLINES FROM OTHER SOURCES:
Gaslighting: How the Mainstream Media Tries to Drive You to the Left--PJ MEDIA
The Democrat-Run FBI
Director Wray is challenged by Senate Republicans to do something about the bureau’s obvious bias--Patriot Post
No, America Isn’t Over
But a political era — that of the New Deal Democrats — is coming to its inglorious end.--American Spectator
