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Federal grant will assist displaced workers in Rock County
Published October 3, 2008 - BizTimes Daily
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $3.8 million grant to assist approximately 785 workers affected by automotive industry layoffs in Rock County.
"This $3.8 million grant will provide Wisconsin workers affected by the layoffs with skills training, job search assistance and other employment services to help them find new jobs," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao.
The grant, awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, will provide affected workers with access to a wide array of dislocated worker services. Of the 785 workers targeted for services, 340 also have been certified as eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA). Under the grant, dislocated workers who are eligible for TAA will have access to additional services not covered under the TAA program. The services include skills assessment, counseling, case management, job search assistance, job placement and follow-up.
The affected companies in Wisconsin include General Motors Corp., which is closing its plant in Janesville, Lear Corp. and Logistics Services Inc. in Janesville, and United Industries in Beloit.
