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New York State Receives Federal Job Training Grant

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ALBANY, N.Y. -

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a $6.4 million federal job training grant Wednesday. 

According to a press release, New York received the highest grant in the nation due to past training success.

"Rebuilding our state's economy starts with creating jobs in all corners of New York State, and we must do everything we can to ensure job seekers have the training and skills they need to succeed," Governor Cuomo said. "This award recognizes New York State's leadership and commitment to helping the unemployed find new opportunities. With the NY Works program helping jumpstart job creating projects and get the economy back on track, this federal funding will help hundreds of companies hire new workers and train them for successful careers right here in New York State."

Some requirements require that the training take place at a business in New York, trains an employee for a full-time job (30 hours or more per week) and a person must be a dislocated worker who is unlikely to return to their prior occupation.

The press release says the award will allow New York to build on a previous $3.4 million training grant which has helped 308 businesses hire 543 workers since 2011.

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