December What's New Archive

Discontinuation of Needs-Based Payments Under ARRA (12/17/09)

John Weber, Office of Workforce Development, has issued a memo regarding the discontuation of needs-based payments under the ARRA funds. To read the memo, click here.

Federal Bonding Program (12/10/09)

The U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) sought a means of eliminating bonding as a barrier to employment easing employer concerns. Click here for more information.

Clarification on Workforce Investment Act Pell Grant (12/10/09)

New clarification offers multiple options for the coordination of WIA and Federal Pell Grants and guides WIA area staff to follow their local Workforce Investment Board (WIB) policies on the uses and sequencing of these funds. To view the letter click here.

Career Advancement Account (CAA) Update (12/10/09)

The US Department of Labor granted Ohio an extension through June 30, 2010 for the Career Advancement Account (CAA) pilot program. The extension offers the opportunity to re-program $200,000 in previously awarded funds that were unspent. To view the letter click here.