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Tompkins workforce development briefs committee on federal funding outlook, Center of Government move, branding and youth employment pilot
Summary
Tompkins workforce development briefed the committee on federal funding prospects, the planned move to a new Center of Government, a board-led branding review and a state-funded youth employment pilot limited by grant eligibility to City and Town of Ithaca residents.
Tompkins County workforce development staff on April 2 gave an update covering federal funding, building plans, branding and youth employment programming.
Chris Spahn, director for Tompkins workforce development, said workforce legislation (WIOA) and the new Department of Labor secretary have signaled continued interest in funding training and workforce programs, and that the local workforce association and national partners are actively advocating in Washington. Spahn told the committee the Biden administration's DOL leadership and congressional committee chairs have expressed support for continued workforce funding, which local staff are monitoring.
Spahn also briefed the committee on the department's planned move to…
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