U.S. Departments of Education and Labor launch FY 2026 Talent Search Program grants to boost workforce development – The Times of India

U.S. Departments of Education and Labor launch FY 2026 Talent Search Program grants to boost workforce development – The Times of India

ED and Labor Launch FY 2026 Talent Search Grants The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) have officially announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition for the Talent Search Program, a federal initiative aimed at helping students pursue high-quality postsecondary education, training programs, and Registered Apprenticeships. The program represents a coordinated effort between…

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US Education and Labour departments launch partnership to connect college programs with workforce needs – The Times of India

US Education and Labour departments launch partnership to connect college programs with workforce needs – The Times of India

In a significant move to strengthen the link between higher education and employment, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced a new partnership aimed at aligning postsecondary education programs with workforce development. Starting the week of January 20, 2026, staff from ED’s Higher Education Programs (HEP) Division will be detailed to work…

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More US colleges push state-funded stipends to help students afford summer internships in high-demand industries – The Times of India

More US colleges push state-funded stipends to help students afford summer internships in high-demand industries – The Times of India

US colleges expand state-funded stipends to support students in summer internships across high-demand sectors. (Getty Images) US colleges are increasingly turning to state-funded stipends to help students overcome financial barriers to summer internships, with public universities in South Carolina expanding programmes that pay students directly while strengthening local workforce pipelines.Following large-scale participation at Clemson University…

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