Share of Cost, Department of Labor Announces Unprecedented Grant Funding under Employment First Initiative
Thursday, Dec. 13th 2012 4:12 PM
Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Kathy Martinez announced first-of-its-kind grant funding for four states – Iowa, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington – under the “Employment First” initiative. The effort helps facilitate the full inclusion of people with the most significant disabilities into the workplace and community. Learn more about the four states selected.
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