The U.S. Department of Labor announced that it would award $1.8 million to the Technical College System of Georgia to support employment and training services for people affected by layoffs at Georgia-Pacific.
In May, Georgia-Pacific announced the permanent closure of its Cedar Springs containerboard processing mill. The development will result in a mass layoff expected to begin in August and impact 535 workers.
Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the National Dislocated Worker Grant will help the Technical College System of Georgia provide retraining and skills development services for the dislocated workers.
Supported by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, National Dislocated Worker Grants provide a state or local board with funding for direct services and assistance in areas experiencing a major economic dislocation event that leads to workforce needs exceeding available resources.