More good jobs, combatting the opioid crisis, and record-low jobless claims

United States Department of Labor sent this bulletin at 09/21/2018 05:15 PM EDT

News: September 21, 2018

President Donald J. Trump hosted the inaugural meeting of the President's National Council for the American Worker this week. U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta serves as a co-chair of the Council, which is developing a national strategy to ensure that America's students and workers have access to affordable, relevant, and innovative education and job training that will equip them to compete and win in the global economy.

Innovative Solutions For The Opioid Crisis

Secretary Acosta traveled to Richmond, Indiana, with Second Lady Karen Pence, Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, and Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway, to get a firsthand look at an innovative program that is helping individuals recover from opioid and drug addiction, and return to the workforce.

More Apprenticeships

Secretary Acosta delivered the keynote address this week at the 2nd annual ApprenticeshipTexas Conference, where he discussed President Trump's work to expand apprenticeships across industries.

In-Demand Skills For High School Students

During his visit to San Antonio, Secretary Acosta toured and met students at Construction Careers Academy High School to learn about the school's youth apprenticeship and workforce development programs.

In Case You Missed It

Hurricane Recovery Assistance The Department announced actions it is taking to assist Americans affected by Hurricane Florence.	New Transparency Directives The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued two new directives to promote greater compliance with and understanding of equal employment opportunity for government contractors.	Stopping Child Labor New reports from the Department's Bureau of International Labor Affairs shine a spotlight on goods produced by child and forced labor in nations around the world, and actions governments can take to end these abusive and immoral practices.

National Hispanic Heritage Month During National Hispanic Heritage Month we recognize and honor Hispanic-Americans' many contributions to our nation. Read Secretary Acosta's statement.	Severe Violator A Georgia peanut processing facility was placed in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program and faces $309,505 in penalties.	Funds Restored A federal court ordered a Maryland business owner to pay $354,175 in restitution and serve time in prison for theft from his company's employee benefit plan.