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National Education and Workforce Nonprofit Unveils an Equitable Economic Recovery Road Map for State Policymakers JFF applauds legislative actions in California, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia as examples of the ways states can bolster regional economic growth while closing equity gaps. News provided by Share this article WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- JFF, a national nonprofit driving transformation in the American workforce and education systems, today announced the releas...

Northam acts on sweeping voting rights measure, other bills SARAH RANKIN, Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam attends a news conference to announce the expansion of commuter rail in Virginia at the Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) Alexandria Station, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Alexandria, Va.Andrew Harnik/AP RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Facing a deadline to act on bills from this years legislative session, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday that h...

House passes Speaker Filler-Corn’s G3 job training, food assistance measures Published Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, 11:43 pm Join AFPs 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes and Spotify News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Eileen Filler-Corn A jobs training program targeted to low- and middle-income individuals, providing tuition free community college, passed the House of Delegates on Thursday. The G...

Virginia House passes G3 jobs bill; blocks ban on firearms near Capitol by Tyler Arnold, The Center Square  | January 29, 2021 09:30 AM Print this article The Virginia House passed legislation Thursday intended to provide training and educational opportunities for residents and help them land jobs, but it temporarily blocked legislation to prohibit firearms near the Capitol and within other state-owned buildings. House Bill 2204, sponsored by House Speaker Ei...

The key to Northam’s G3: More support for Virginia’s Community Colleges Published Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, 11:48 am Join AFPs 100,000+ followers on Facebook Purchase a subscription to AFP | Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Front Page » Government/Politics » Politics2 » The key to Northam’s G3: More support for Virginia’s Community Colleges By Dr. Kimberly P. Blosser, President, Lord Fairfax Community College D...

Date Time Breaking down barriers into workforce for people with a disability and mental illness The Morrison Government is investing in innovative strategies to address the barriers preventing people with mental illness and disability from finding and keeping a job. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said the Government has committed an additional $45.7 million to extend two programs dedicated to helping young people with mental illness join the workforce. The funding will be...