The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces $159.1 Million to Support Health Care Workforce Training.

ASTD Staff

Earlier in August, HHS announced grant awards to support health care workforce training. The grants will target three types of programs: nursing workforce development programs; interdisciplinary geriatric education and training programs; and Centers of Excellence progra... More »

Department of Labor Announce an On the Job Training Toolkit (and program)!

ASTD Staff

Earlier this summer, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced an online toolkit to help local workforce boards and agencies implement the On the Job Training (OJT) programming through the Workforce Investment Act and National Emergency Grants (NEG). The toolkit, located ... More »

ASTD CEO Tony Bingham Responds to News on Training

ASTD Staff

ASTD President and CEO Tony Bingham has issued this open letter: The topic of training and its efficacy have been featured in three national newspapers this summer. USA Today opened the conversation with a June 11 article titled, "Laid off workers retrain but end up in ... More »

IRS Code 127, Needs Congressional Attention Before the Year Ends

ASTD Staff

In 1978, Congress passed the Revenue Act; and as part of that Act, the employer-provided edcuational assistance was created. Prior to 1978, only specific "job-related" education was excluded from gross taxable income. So, what does the code do for you and your organizat... More »

Department of Labor Announces Community Based Job Training Grants ($125 Million).

ASTD Staff

The Department of Labor announced its' Community Based Job Training Grants on Monday. Grants from $1-$5 Million will be awarded. Full information about the grant can be found here: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/pdf/SGA-DFA-PY-09-07.pdf Grant applications need to be to DO... More »