ETA News Release: [June 29, 2006]
Contact Name: Mike Volpe or David James
Phone Number: (202) 693-3984 (202) 693-4676
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $13.4 Million Grant to Aid Ongoing Hurricane Relief Efforts in Mississippi
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced a nearly $13.4 million grant to Mississippi to provide temporary jobs and employment-related assistance to approximately 2,970 workers affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
“Many Gulf Coast residents impacted by hurricane devastation are still struggling to find work and rebuild their lives,” said Secretary Chao. “This $13.4 million grant will fund temporary jobs, skills training and job placement assistance to help thousands of Mississippians support their families and move forward with new careers.”
The $13,359,354 grant, awarded to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, will provide temporary jobs, public sector employment, and employment-related assistance that may include assessment, individual counseling, career planning, employment development and occupational skills training. Additional services may include relocation assistance, out-of-area job search assistance and other supportive services.
National Emergency Grants are part of the secretary's discretionary fund and are awarded based on a state’s ability to meet specific guidelines. For more information on National Emergency Grants and other Department of Labor employment and training programs, please visit http://www.doleta.gov/NEG/.
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