Blog: CISA Resources Can Help Underserved Communities Be More Resilient 

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November 15, 2023,November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, and this year CISA is calling on all Americans to Resolve to be Resilient. Critical infrastructure is a shared resource as well as a shared responsibility – we all play a role in keeping it secure – but underserved and under-resourced communities often face the

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US Department of Labor, IPC International establish national Registered Apprenticeship program in electronics manufacturing sector

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that IPC International Inc., a global association of electronics industry manufacturers and suppliers, has established a national Registered Apprenticeship program to develop talent through industry standards and formal certification pathways.  At a ceremony at the department’s Washington headquarters,  Deputy Administrator for the department’s Office of Apprenticeship

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US Department of Labor announces updated language access plan, creation of new office to improve access for non-English speaking workers

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the release of its updated  Language Access Plan , including the establishment of a new office in the department’s Civil Rights Center.  The  Centralized Office of Language Assistance will provide resources and guidance to the department’s 26 sub-agencies to improve access for non-English speaking workers and

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U.S. Department of Labor Language Access Plan – FY 2023

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The Centralized Office of Language Assistance (COLA) and DOL agencies revised the Department’s  previous Language Access Plan, published in July 2011. This Plan addresses DOL’s commitment to provide meaningful language access for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) as required by Executive Order 13166. Any comments, feedback or questions regarding this Language Access Plan may

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EPA Signs Agreement with the Philippines to Foster Collaboration on Climate Change and Environmental Issues

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EPA Signs Agreement with the Philippines to Foster Collaboration on Climate Change and Environmental Issues November 15, 2023 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON  – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Philippines Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) established a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, to enhance

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