The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Puerto Rico Statistics Institute announced Thursday a series of changes to the methodology used to create Puerto Rico’s labor surveys, to align them with what is done and is available stateside and in most developed countries, officials for both agencies said.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday the availability of approximately $150 million in grants to prepare and place those facing long-term unemployment into good jobs.
The Workforce Development Administration and the Office of Youth Affairs announced Wednesday a joint initiative that will provide $25 million to create and retain jobs for employees between 18 and 29 years old.