Jobs Now Act: Supporting Local Public Service Employment and Job Creation
The "Jobs Now Act" establishes a two-year pilot program to help local governments and community organizations retain existing public service jobs and create new ones. The aim is to prevent layoffs due to budget cuts and support employment, especially for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and the unemployed. The program seeks to stabilize local services and economies.
Key points
Local governments and community organizations can receive grants to retain employees providing public services who would otherwise be laid off due to budget cuts.
Remaining grant funds can be used to create new public service positions or train individuals for such roles.
Priority for grants is given to areas with high unemployment, foreclosure, and poverty rates.
The program encourages the employment of veterans, individuals with disabilities, unemployment benefit recipients, and dislocated workers.
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