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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative Round 7 is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Delta Regional Authority (DRA), and Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). WORC 7 addresses critical workforce needs of employers in high-growth and emerging industries across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions.
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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative Round 7 is funded by U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Delta Regional Authority (DRA), and Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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