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Clarke County taskforce outlines ARPA-focused workforce, training and small-business recommendations
Summary
The Clarke County Business Development and Workforce Taskforce met May 13 to review subcommittee proposals that would use ARPA-associated funds to expand worker benefits (including childcare), short-term job training for high-wage sectors and revolving-loan support for small businesses; the group set a schedule for recommendations to the mayor and commission.
The Clarke County Business Development and Workforce Taskforce met May 13 at the Bobby Snipes Water Resource Center to review subcommittee recommendations for ARPA-associated spending aimed at worker supports, job training and small-business growth.
Facilitator Kara Fresk summarized issues and gaps identified in one-on-one interviews with taskforce members and framed priorities for subcommittee work. The group reviewed the taskforce’s ARPA charge and noted that funds are associated with that charge; the meeting minutes do not specify dollar amounts.
The Worker Empowerment Sub-Committee recommended several worker supports, including onsite childcare or childcare assistance, employer education on employee rights, on-site compliance…
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