Ind. gets $4M grant to help autoworkers
Updated: Thursday, 19 Nov 2009, 11:23 AM EST
Published : Thursday, 19 Nov 2009, 11:23 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana has won a $4 million federal grant to lead an effort
with Michigan and Ohio to help laid-off autoworkers find jobs in
the renewable-energy industry and related occupations.
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded the grant Wednesday to
the Indiana Department of Workforce Development as part of $55
million in green jobs grants announced nationwide.
The Indiana agency will work on the joint effort with the
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth and the
Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services.
The three agencies will identify the skills and practices
idled autoworkers will need to compete for jobs in green
industries, and what's needed for a more efficient auto industry.
The three states expect to present their findings and
recommendations in 2011.
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