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Idaho is among 14 states to benefit from a total of $86 million in workforce grants awarded by the federal government.

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Idaho awarded $8M from Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund

Funds support advanced manufacturing , minerals, and nuclear energy

Nationwide grants total $86M across 14 states

Program strengthens workforce in shipbuilding and key industries

The Idaho Department of Labor will receive $8 million from the Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grant, which will be used to support workforce training in advanced manufacturing, domestic mineral production and nuclear energy.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor , the funds are meant to “accelerate innovation, strengthen domestic production, and address critical workforce needs

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