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Commerce Searches for National Partner to Establish Network of Regional Jobs Talent Development Exchanges

November 19, 2014

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is accepting proposals for a national partner to help coordinate the Accelerating Industry-led Regional Partnerships for Talent Development Program – a nationwide learning exchange that will focus on building critical regional partnerships to accelerate job-skills development across United States. In addition to administering the learning exchange, the awardee will be tasked to identify, promote, and expand upon successful best practices for industry-driven regional partnerships for talent development. The EDA anticipates one award of approximately $500,000 will be made. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. states, local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. Proposals are due January 9, 2015. Read the funding announcement (EDA-REGIONAL-TALENT-2014)…

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