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NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT
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DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
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AGENCY NEWS
State Requests Disaster Unemployment Assistance
TALLAHASSEE – Pursuant to Governor Charlie Crist’s request for public assistance, the State of Florida’s Agency for Workforce Innovation has submitted a request for more than $6-million in Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).
These funds will be used to aid workers in Brevard, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Volusia and Hendry counties who have lost jobs or businesses as a result of Tropical Storm Fay. Additional funding may be requested for more counties, as further damage assessments are made. read more...
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $20 million in Aid to Florida for Recovery from Tropical Storm Fay
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $20 million grant to the state of Florida to fund the creation of approximately 6,500 temporary jobs for cleanup and recovery efforts underway in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay. read more...
State Receives Emergency Workforce Funds
TALLAHASSEE – The State of Florida’s Agency for Workforce Innovation today received a National Emergency Grant (NEG) of up to $20 million, with $8 million released initially. Under the direction of Governor Crist, the Agency applied to the U.S. Department of Labor for the NEG on August 22, to address the growing needs of those affected by Tropical Storm Fay. read more...
State Requests Emergency Workforce Funds
TALLAHASSEE – At the request of Governor Charlie Crist, the State of Florida’s Agency for Workforce Innovation has submitted a National Emergency Grant (NEG) request in the amount of $20 million to the U.S. Department of Labor.
“These funds will be critical in helping provide humanitarian relief for the millions of Floridians impacted by Tropical Storm Fay,” said Monesia T. Brown, Director of the Agency for Workforce Innovation. “We will put this money to work immediately to help our citizens and to stimulate the local economies.” read more...
Early Learning ServicesAWI's Office of Early Learning is responsible for implementation of the state's Child Care Resource and Referral, School Readiness, and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programs. Florida's VPK program includes high reading and writing standards, strict accountability, appropriate curricula, substantial instruction periods, manageable class sizes and qualified instructors. In its second year of operation, Florida's VPK program is the second largest prekindergarten program in the nation. More info... |
Unemployment CompensationThrough the unemployment insurance program, AWI provides temporary wage replacement benefits to those who have lost their job through no fault of their own. Unemployed workers can use the Employ Florida Marketplace to find their next job or career field. More Info... |
Workforce ServicesAWI is the Governor's agency for disbursement of federal workforce funds. Florida's workforce system ensures that Florida's businesses can hire the well-trained workers they need. Through these programs, Floridians have the opportunity to upgrade their skills and obtain jobs that allow them to become economically self-sufficient and competitive in a knowledge-based economy. More info... |
