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Message from Secretary
of Labor Elaine L. Chao
At the Department of Labor, we are proud of the leadership we have
provided in the President's Faith-Based and Community Initiative. In 2002, the
U.S. Department of Labor through the Employment and Training Administration
invested $17.5 million in building partnerships between faith-based and
community organizations (FBCOs) and the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) system.
The WIA system offers many valuable services, including access to information
about local employment opportunities, through One-Stop Career Centers.
Unfortunately, often those who need this help the most do not know where it is
or how to use these services. By working together, FBCOs and One-Stop Career
Center leaders and staff can bridge this gap.
In this report, you will find case studies of United Way of Brevard,
Florida and Job Service North Dakota. Both of these organizations received
grants to assist with faith-based and community initiatives in 2002. These case
studies provide valuable information and strategies for how the Workforce
System can engage FBCOs to help needy people enter and thrive in the
workforce.
Thank you for your interest in these projects and for exploring how you
can use this information to serve those in need in your communities. By
capturing the compassion of grassroots faith-based and community organizations
through new partnerships, we can more successfully fulfill our mission of
helping all of our citizens find meaningful employment.
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