National Dislocated Worker Grants
Funding for communities responding to layoffs, natural disasters and large economic shifts.
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National Dislocated Worker Grants
The Dislocated Worker Grants Community is a hub designed to centralize a wide range of grant-related information relating to National Dislocated Worker grants. Federal and regional staff, FPOs, and even grantees themselves will able to locate information crucial to the DWG program and how it may apply to them, no matter their role. As the community grows, it will rely on those stakeholders to keep new ideas for resources, technical assistance, and live/recorded events streaming into the community.
To that end, members of the DWG community are invited and encouraged to share their own resources, announcements, and thoughts about anything DWG-related right here. Click on any of the links in the bar above or type in your search terms to explore the new website.
To use this site you can download resources such as podcasts and webinars on a range of DWG topics, including COVID-19 DWGs and CAREER DWGs. Navigate to our Resources page and click on a topic or type of resource that you’re looking for. You can also enter a search term that describes what you’re looking for in the Search box at the top of any page or navigate our most popular resources and searches listed on the Home page to see what your peers are finding useful. Our resources are listed in multiple ways, so they’re easy to find no matter what you’re looking for!
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Event Summary
Standing out in the job market is a challenge! Do your customers rely on job boards for most of their leads and get few if any responses from employers? Are they frustrated by how artificial intelligence (AI) makes the work of standing out to employers tougher?
Learn how CareerOneStop can help your customers find job openings that aren’t on job banks, write or refresh their resumes with current practices, and explore short term qualifications that can help them compete for in-demand careers.
Moderator(s)
Danielle Kittrell, Workforce Analyst, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce InvestmentPresenter(s)
Julie Remington, Content Strategist, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Sandy Donovan, Content Manager, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Tricia Dahlman, Operations and Outreach Manager, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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This webinar will highlight the key program policies, priorities, and application changes announced in the Updated National Dislocated Worker Grant Program Guidance and Application Information Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 09-24. Please submit questions to National-Dislocated-Worker-Grants.TA@dol.gov to ensure they are addressed during the webinar.
Moderator(s)
Willette Brown, Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Workforce Investment
Presenter(s)
Robert Kight, Division Chief, Adult Services and Governance, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Workforce Investment
Jeff Ryan, Business Engagement Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Workforce Investment
Ingrid Schonfield, Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Workforce Investment
Jen McEnery, Grant Officer, U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Grants Management
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Join us as we learn how the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can provide help for people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. 988 is a three-digit number that provides free, 24/7 access to compassionate mental health support, and that can complement other employee wellbeing resources offered by employers.
Moderator(s)
Ashley Moore, Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor
Amy Ambrose, Workforce Analyst, U.S. Department of Labor
Presenter(s)
Corey Palmer, Workforce Lead, 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Heather Julian, WV988 Assistant Director, First Choice Services
Collin Barker, 988 Assistant Program Director, First Choice Services
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The application and program requirements for the 2023 Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST) National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) announced in Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 2-22 Change 2 will be presented in this webinar. Successful, eligible applicants (states, outlying areas, and Indian tribal governments) will use 2023 QUEST DWG funds to support workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to connect to good jobs.
Moderator(s)
Robert Kight, Division Chief, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Presenter(s)
Ingrid Schonfield, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Kenan Hall, Workforce Development Specialist, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Kim Powell, Performance Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Jen McEnery, Grant Officer, Office of Grants Management, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
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Understanding the complex issues around substance use disorder is vital for the workforce system to reach and assist individuals and businesses impacted by opioid addiction. This webinar will provide an overview of training resources developed in Ohio, how they can be accessed and utilized to train workforce professionals in other areas of the public workforce system.
Moderator(s)
Ashley Moore, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Amy Ambrose, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Presenter(s)
Alice Worrell, Project Manager, Office of Workforce Development, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Sonia Tillman, MSW, MA, LISW-S, Project Manager, Office of Workforce Development, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
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Barriers and Opportunities to Expanding Employment Opportunities for Our Recovery Communities. This was part of a series on the role of the workforce system in serving individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
Hosted by U.S Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment.
Moderator(s)
Amy Ambrose, Workforce Analyst, US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment
Ashley Moore, Workforce Analyst, US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment
Presenter(s)
Angela Caldwell, Public Health Advisor, CSAT (Center for Substance Abuse Treatment), SAMHSA
Timothy Jean, Public Health Advisor, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), SAMHSA
William Stauffer LSW, CADC, CCS, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Recovery Organization Alliance (PRO-A),
Patricia G. Baranowski, MA, CADC, Program Director, PRO-A Workforce Service Program
Brian Sabo CRS, CFRS, Program Director, Hope Center/Change on Main
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Event Summary
The application requirements for the Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST) National Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) announced in Training and Employment Guidance Letter no. 2-22 will be discussed at this event. Successful, eligible applicants (states, outlying areas, and Indian tribal governments) will use QUEST DWG funds to empower workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic by engaging workers and businesses, elevating equity, and connecting job seekers with high-quality jobs.
Moderator(s)
Robert Kight, Division Chief, Office of Workforce Investment, US DOL ETA
Opening Remarks: Kim Vitelli, Administrator, Office of Workforce Investment, US DOL ETA
Presenter(s)
Ashley Moore, Workforce Analyst, Division of Adult Services and Governance, US DOL ETA
Jenifer McEnery, Grant Officer, Office of Grants Management, US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
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Event Summary
This webinar will highlight the major policy, programmatic, and operational changes to the National Dislocated Worker Grant program, as included in TEGL 16-21.
Moderator(s)
Charlotte Harris, Chief, Innovation and Partnership Unit, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Presenter(s)
Jeff Ryan, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
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Event Summary
This webinar will discuss successful initiatives to foster Recovery-Friendly Workplaces. It is part of a series on the role of the workforce system in serving individuals with substance use disorder.
Moderator(s)
Amy Ambrose, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Ashley Moore, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Presenter(s)
Samantha Lewandowski, Assistant Director, New Hampshire's Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
Jonathan Goyer, Program Director, Rhode Island’s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
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Event Summary
In June 2022 the Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) Office of Workforce Investment (OWI) rolled out a Summer Series of technical assistance on the role of the workforce system in serving individuals with substance use disorders. OWI, in partnership with the CPWR – the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), hosted a webinar on mental health and opioid conditions in the construction industry, highlighting current research and sharing evidence-based solutions.
Moderator(s)
Ashley Moore, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Amy Ambrose, Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Presenter(s)
Chris Trahan Cain, CIH, Executive Director, CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Christopher Rodman, MPH, Opioid Projects Coordinator, CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training
Charlotte Harris, Senior Workforce Analyst, Office of Workforce Investment, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
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