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WorkSource Montgomery outlines workforce gains, warns of federal funding uncertainty
Summary
WorkSource Montgomery reported measurable outcomes across adult and youth programs, highlighted the county’s growing career advising for students, and flagged prospective federal cuts to WIOA funding that could reduce service capacity.
WorkSource Montgomery, the county’s designated workforce development board and operator of the American Job Center network, briefed the Economic Development Committee on Jan. 27 on program outcomes, youth career advising expansion and fiscal risks tied to changes in federal funding.
Anthony Featherstone, executive director, presented data showing steady placements and expanded youth programming while cautioning that federal workforce formula funds under WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) are uncertain. “We want to make sure we connect with [disconnected residents], figure out where they are today, what supports they need,” Featherstone said, describing priorities that include system building, community engagement, business engagement, talent pipelines, youth career education and measurable impact.
Why it matters: WorkSource Montgomery delivers training and employer services that connect residents to…
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