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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 21, 2014
IMLS Press Contact
202-653-4799
Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov
$2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA
ALA, Depts. of Ed. and Labor, IMLS to host webinar on workforce funding
Washington, DC—On October 27, 2014, the American Library Association will
host “$2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA,” an interactive webinar that will explore ways that public and community college libraries can receive funding for employment skills training and job search assistance from the recently-passed Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act. The
no-cost webinar, which includes speakers from the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor, ALA and the Institute of Museum and Library Services takes place Oct 27, 2014, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. EDT.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act allows public and community college libraries to be considered additional
One-Stop partners. It also authorizes adult education and literacy activities provided by public and community college libraries as an allowable statewide
employment and training activity. Additionally, the law defines digital literacy skills as a workforce preparation activity.
Speakers include:
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Moderator: Sari Feldman, president-elect, American Library Association and executive director, Cuyahoga County Public Library
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Susan H. Hildreth, director, Institute of Museum and Library Services
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Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, team leader, Applied Innovation and Improvement, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education
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Kimberly Vitelli, chief of Division of National Programs, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Register now, as space is limited. The webinar will be archived and
emailed to subscribers of the
District Dispatch, ALA’s policy blog.
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s
123,000 libraries and
35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant
making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit
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