The current body of research—though incomplete—suggests some key challenges, factors, and strategies to be considered in designing services and supports for Black service members and veterans in their transition from military to civilian employment.  This session will present literature review findings on services and interventions that support Black veterans’ employment and career success, reduce employment barriers, and identify gaps in the existing research base as well as opportunities and priorities for bridging the gaps.

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) and Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) are pleased to invite you to the second of three sessions in a series of research roundtables on Black Veteran employment barriers and interventions. The current body of research—though incomplete—suggests key challenges, factors, and strategies to be considered in designing services and supports for Black service members and Veterans in their transition from military to civilian employment.

A panel of subject matter experts together discuss the current state of research in the field, identify promising practices that can be applied more widely, and consider potential research avenues to support Black Veteran employment outcomes and career success within the civilian labor force. Key topics to be presented include:
• Research findings on Black Veteran employment and the factors that impact Black Veteran employment—including, but not limited to: occupational concentration, social capital, discharge status, justice-involvement, and homelessness.
• Services that help reduce employment barriers for Black Veterans.
• Gaps in the existing research base and opportunities and priorities for bridging the gaps.

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Chief Evaluation Office (CEO) and Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) are pleased to invite you to a three-part roundtable series Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Desegregation of the U.S. Armed Forces and focusing on Black Veteran Employment Outcomes, Barriers, and Interventions. The sessions bring together individuals with lived experience and subject matter experts to discuss the current state of research in the field, identify best practices that can be applied more widely, and consider potential research avenues to advance our collective understanding and expand our capacity to support Black veteran employment outcomes and career success within the civilian labor force.

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In recognition of the 30^th anniversary of FMLA, 60^th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act and commemoration of Illinois' recent Paid Leave for All Workers Act victory, this webinar will help workers understand their state paid leave benefits under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act and how the state labor laws work collaboratively with the Federal FMLA and Equal Pay Act laws.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs hosting an Informational Session on OFCCP and our Megaproject Construction Program. In support of the President’s landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is creating good jobs in the construction industry across the country, OFCCP launched our Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program on March 14, 2023. Through the Megaproject Program, OFCCP will proactively promote equitable hiring and fair workplaces by federal contractors in the construction trades on large federal and federally funded projects. In addition to conducting construction compliance evaluations, we will provide extensive and no-cost compliance assistance to contractors and subcontractors. Our goal is to strengthen recruitment, hiring, and employment practices, remove hiring barriers, and promote consideration of a diverse pool of qualified workers for jobs in the construction trades, including women, people of color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

The OFCCP Philadelphia District Office proudly invites the local community groups within the State of Pennsylvania to hear about OFCCP and our Megaproject Construction, and how we look to engage, partner, and collaborate with you to ensure women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are afforded an opportunity to work on these projects.

Each session will cover.

• Overview of OFCCP
• Megaproject Programs
• Roles/Responsibilities of the Prime, Subs, and other Stakeholders
• Question/Answer Discussion

Please select either date to complete your registration to attend one of the sessions. For questions or concerns please contact OFCCP Mid-Atlantic’s Director of Outreach, Marlene Williams, or Philadelphia District Office Assistant District Director, Tracey D. Reid.

Thank you and We Look Forward to You Attending!

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs hosting an Informational Session on OFCCP and our Megaproject Construction Program. In support of the President’s landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is creating good jobs in the construction industry across the country, OFCCP launched our Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program on March 14, 2023. Through the Megaproject Program, OFCCP will proactively promote equitable hiring and fair workplaces by federal contractors in the construction trades on large federal and federally funded projects. In addition to conducting construction compliance evaluations, we will provide extensive and no-cost compliance assistance to contractors and subcontractors. Our goal is to strengthen recruitment, hiring, and employment practices, remove hiring barriers, and promote consideration of a diverse pool of qualified workers for jobs in the construction trades, including women, people of color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

The OFCCP Philadelphia District Office proudly invites the local community groups within the State of Pennsylvania to hear about OFCCP and our Megaproject Construction, and how we look to engage, partner, and collaborate with you to ensure women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are afforded an opportunity to work on these projects.

Each session will cover.

• Overview of OFCCP
• Megaproject Programs
• Roles/Responsibilities of the Prime, Subs, and other Stakeholders
• Question/Answer Discussion

Please select either date to complete your registration to attend one of the sessions. For questions or concerns please contact OFCCP Mid-Atlantic’s Director of Outreach, Marlene Williams, or Philadelphia District Office Assistant District Director, Tracey D. Reid.

Thank you and We Look Forward to You Attending!