The U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, awarded $17.1+ million to 13 projects through the Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities Initiative. To read the full announcement: US Department of Labor awards $34.4M in grants to improve access to good jobs, training in Appalachian Region, Lower Mississippi Delta | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
Coming from Ethiopia and having the opportunity to become a Dental Hygienist here in the US has been a dream come true. Thank you for the support of the WIOA Adult Program and my great case manager. —Hermon