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FOXX WORKS TO HELP SECURE MAJOR GRANT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Winston-Salem, NC, February 1, 2006
United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to announce that U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao has selected the Piedmont Triad as one of just 13 regions nationwide to receive a highly competitive Workforce Innovation in Regional Ec

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United States Rep. Virginia Foxx (N.C.-5) is pleased to announce that U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao has selected the Piedmont Triad as one of just 13 regions nationwide to receive a highly competitive Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) grant.

“I am delighted that I was able to help secure this very competitive grant for the Piedmont Triad,” said Rep. Foxx. “Our region will receive approximately $15 million over a three-year period. This funding will support education and workforce development within our region to drive economic competitiveness and increase job growth.”

Ninety-seven applications were considered for the grant. The U.S. Department of Labor used the following criteria when selecting the Piedmont Triad and the other 12 regions:

  • Demonstration of strategic partnership that is representative of the entire region and is comprised of a strong team of regional leaders
  • Presence of impacted economic elements in the region and description of the economic and labor market conditions that are driving the need for transformation
  • Demonstration of how the region will undergo transformation through the implementation of new efforts designed to drive integration among workforce, economic development and education systems
  • Innovation in addressing challenges and utilizing and building upon existing structures, resources and legislatively funded programs.

“Our region is in a critical transition point and I will continue to do everything I can to bring higher skilled jobs to this part of the state,” said Rep. Foxx. “We are evolving from a manufacturing economy into a high-skilled ‘hot spot.’ This WIRED grant will go a long way in promoting economic development, education and entrepreneurship within the Piedmont Triad.”

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