Department of Labor announces claims process for federal firefighters
WASHINGTON (News Release) — The U.S. Department of Labor issued a policy bulletin announcing changes by its Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs to assist federal firefighters with certain...
View ArticleCFCC’s Electrical Apprenticeship program celebrates first graduates
CASTLE HAYNE, NC (WWAY) — Cape Fear Community College’s Electrical Apprenticeship program celebrated its first graduating class on April 20, 2022. Four students graduated and became Journeyman...
View ArticleBojangles’ franchisee starts safety program for working minors after...
SPARTANBURG, SC (WWAY) — A federal investigation into child labor violations at a Spartanburg Bojangles has led the franchisee to partner with the U.S. Department of Labor to make sweeping changes to...
View ArticleUS Department of Labor announces $140M in available funding to help create...
WASHINGTON (WWAY) — As the overall economy continues to rebound from the pandemic, many of the workers most adversely affected – particularly women, people of color, people with disabilities,...
View ArticleUnited Way of the Cape Fear receives $603,000 grant, providing training for...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — United Way of the Cape Fear Area has been awarded a $603,568 workforce inclusion grant from the Center for Workforce Inclusion, Inc. Almost 90 percent of this grant –...
View ArticleChild care remains out of financial reach for many families, data shows
WASHINGTON (News Release) – The newly launched National Database of Childcare Prices, which provides childcare prices in 2,360 U.S. counties, shows that childcare expenses are untenable for families...
View ArticleUS Department of Labor announces $25M in funding to reduce veteran homelessness
WASHINGTON, DC (News Release)– The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $25 million funding opportunity for organizations to provide training and employment services to help veterans combat...
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