Obama Administration Follows Up On Long-Term Unemployed
I'm happy to see someone at least attempting to do something.
Obama Administration Follows Up On Long-Term Unemployed
Posted: 10/15/2014 12:00 am EDT Updated: 10/15/2014 12:00 am EDT
WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is following up on its January pledge to help the long-term jobless.
A big part of that pledge was getting businesses to agree they wouldn't discriminate against job applicants who had big gaps on their resumes, something research revealed to be a common practice. The pledge is largely symbolic, since the White House can't force companies to follow through.
Vice President Joe Biden and Labor Secretary Tom Perez on Wednesday will meet with hiring honchos from some of the 300 companies that agreed to "best practices" that discourage discrimination against the long-term jobless.
During a Tuesday afternoon call with reporters, Perez said a summit at the White House earlier this year, where companies signed the pledge, was “one of the most extraordinary events” he’s participated in.
“Employers large and small came together and demonstrated a willingness to expand their talent pool, recognizing it was the right thing to do for people who have been down with their luck, but also it was the smart thing to do for employers,” Perez said.
The Labor Department also announced Wednesday it is awarding $170 million worth of grants for projects designed to help the long-term jobless get back to work. The grants are going to partnerships between local governments, businesses, and nonprofits.
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