DOL Dishes Out 2025 Job Training Funds Nationwide
Published Date: 5/19/2025
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Summary
Hey job seekers and workforce pros! For Program Year 2025, the government is handing out funds to help youth, adults, and workers who lost jobs, plus support employment services and workforce info grants. These money boosts will help states power up job programs and info tools starting soon, making it easier to find work and training.
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WIOA Title I funds allotted for PY2025
The Department of Labor announced allotments for WIOA Title I Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker programs for Program Year 2025. If you are a youth, an adult looking for training, or a worker who lost a job, these state-allocated funds are intended to support training, job search, and related services during PY 2025.
Wagner‑Peyser Employment Service allotments
The notice announces allotments for Employment Service activities under the Wagner‑Peyser Act for Program Year 2025. If you use state Employment Service job centers or services, those centers are receiving federal allotments for ES activities in PY 2025 that support job search and placement help.
Workforce Information Grants to States (PY2025)
The Department of Labor announced allotments of Workforce Information Grants to States for Program Year 2025. These grants are intended to support state labor market information and workforce data tools during PY 2025, which can help people and employers find information about jobs and local labor markets.
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