Additional Aerospace Industry

In October 2004, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced a series of initial investments totaling nearly $3 million to address the workforce needs of the aerospace industry. In 2002, DOL invested $4 million to train incumbent aerospace workers. The Departments efforts complement the workforce recommendations of the Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry.

DOL has sought to understand and implement industry-identified strategies to confront critical workforce shortages. It has listened to employers, industry association representatives, and taken into account the key challenges identified by theCommission, including the aging aerospace workforce and a loss of technical talent. DOLs Employment and Training Administration is supporting comprehensive business, education, and workforce development partnerships that have developed innovative approaches that address the workforce needs of business while also effectively helping workers find good jobs with good wages and promising career pathways in the aerospace industry.

This set of workforce solutions is based on the aerospace industrys priorities that address issues such as:

The grants are intended to provide genuine solutions, leadership, and models for partnerships that can be replicated in different parts of the country.

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Aerospace Industry Information - DOL ETA