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OPA News Release:
Administration Aids Dislocated Workers
After Plant Closure
Chao Awards Money For Re-employment Training In
Texas
WASHINGTON— U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today
announced a National Emergency Grant of up to $2,968,043 to aid workers laid
off as a result of the closure of AG Processing and MEMC Southwest in Sherman,
Texas.
“The workers at AG Processing and MEMC Southwest need immediate
re-employment assistance, ” Chao said.“The administration is
committed to getting these workers the help and training they need to get back
on their feet.”
The National Emergency Grant will provide re-employment assistance for
approximately 490 laid off workers. The Texoma Workforce Development Board will
operate the project, and $2,107,955 will be available for immediate use.
The money will supplement existing re-employment programs offered by the
state. Services include: outreach and recruitment, job search assistance, basic
skills training, classroom training, job placement and supportive services.
National Emergency Grants constitute a major part of President
Bush’s Back-to-Work package. If passed by the Senate, the president’s
package will help the economy recover by providing increased assistance to
dislocated workers, including assistance with private health insurance
continuation coverage.
For more information, please go to www.dol.gov.
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