📊Revised Standards for Employment Programs through Pathways to Work
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), oversees the Pathways to Work Evidence Clearinghouse (Pathways to Work). ACF seeks comments on proposed revisions to existing standards and on new standards for including and rating the quality of program cost studies in the "Protocol for the Pathways to Work Evidence Clearinghouse: Methods and Standards, Version 2.0".
Learn More🎖️Military Spouse Day 2025
The proclamation honors military spouses, recognizing their sacrifices and challenges, particularly in employment. It underscores their high unemployment rates and wage gaps, while detailing government efforts to enhance job opportunities and support for this demographic, promoting a call for society to recognize their vital role alongside service members.
Learn More📊DOL Seeks Comments on Reemployment Services Data Collection
The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessments (RESEA) Quarterly Activity and Outcome Reports." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
Learn More🏛️National Council on Disability Sunshine Act Meeting Overview
The National Council on Disability will hold a two-day in-person meeting addressing key topics such as policy updates, youth employment, and strategic planning, and will invite public comments on critical disability issues relevant to youth in nursing homes and other significant developments in the field.
Learn More📝NARA's Proposed Information Collection Activities - Comment Request
We are proposing to request an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of two currently approved information collections. The first information collection is used by former Federal civilian employees or other authorized individuals to request information from or copies of documents in Official Personnel Files (OPF) or Employee Medical Files (EMF). The second information collection is used to connect veterans and Schedule A-eligible applicants with an opportunity for noncompetitive employment. Information will be collected from people who are interested in these opportunities to consider them for the positions and match them with possible jobs. The collection includes approval of a form, NARA Employment Interest Questionnaire, NA Form 3102. We invite you to comment on these information collections up for renewal.
Learn More🧑🏫Public Meeting Notice by the AbilityOne Commission
The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled announces a virtual public meeting to discuss how the AbilityOne Program supports the domestic industrial base. The meeting will include updates from key officials and encourage public participation through comments and discussions on relevant topics.
Learn More🏢HUD Notice on Proposed Information Collection for Section 3 Opportunities
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.
Learn More📜Restoring Accountability to Federal Workforce Executive Order
Executive Order 14171 focuses on enhancing accountability within the Federal workforce, particularly in policy-influencing positions. It reinstates prior administration policies while amending regulations governing civil service appointments and operations. The order seeks to address concerns about insufficient accountability and the effectiveness of leadership within federal agencies, thus ensuring adherence to executive directives.
Learn More📄Reforming Federal Hiring Practices Under Executive Order 14170
Executive Order 14170 aims to reform the federal hiring process to attract a high-caliber workforce committed to American values and constitutional principles. The order emphasizes merit-based recruitment, establishes a Federal Hiring Plan, and sets accountability measures to modernize the hiring process, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in federal services.
Learn More🎓Analysis of Proposed NVRTAC Priority and Business Implications
The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes a priority, requirements, and definitions under the Rehabilitation Training program. The Assistant Secretary may use the priority, requirements, and definitions for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2025 and later years. We intend to use the priority, requirements, and definitions to fund a cooperative agreement to establish a national vocational rehabilitation technical assistance center (NVRTAC) to provide training and technical assistance to personnel of State VR agencies and their partners to upgrade and increase their competencies, skills, and knowledge in providing quality services and effective management of the VR program.
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