US Department of Labor announces $50 million in grants to assist re-employment activities in 33 states and District of Columbia

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced $50 million in funding for 33 states and the District of Columbia to implement re-employment and eligibility assessments for beneficiaries of unemployment insurance.

Six states are receiving grants for the first time, while 27 states and the District of Columbia are being awarded additional funds to continue their initiatives. The funds will be used to conduct in-person assessments in One-Stop Career Centers.

"One-Stop Career Centers provide unemployment insurance beneficiaries the help and resources they need to find good jobs. I am pleased that the grants announced today will support these important re-employment activities across the nation," said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis.

The assessment includes an eligibility review, a provision of labor market information, the development of a re-employment plan for beneficiaries and referral to re-employment services or training, as appropriate.

This is the sixth year that the Labor Department has awarded re-employment and eligibility assessment grants.

For more information on the range of Department of Labor Employment and Training programs, visit http://www.doleta.gov.

Editor's Note: A chart listing states and award amounts follows this news release.

Re-employment and Eligibility Assessment Grants

* New Grant