The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $220 million competition to fund programs that prepare workers for careers in the health care industry. Secretary of Labor, Hilda L. Solis announced the funds saying:
"An important part of our nation's continued economic recovery is ensuring that workers have the necessary skills to enter high growth industries...Health care continues to offer workers opportunities to enter career-track jobs, earn good wages and make a positive impact on the communities in which they live and work."
Both public entities and private nonprofits will be eligible for the funds. Read more about the competition program here.
Funds are being made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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