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CNN
12 hours ago
- Business
- CNN
The Labor Department has suddenly stopped funding a senior job training program
Goodwill, Easterseals and other nonprofit organizations say thousands of low-income seniors could soon be unemployed because funding hasn't come through for a decades-old federal job training and placement program. The Department of Labor has yet to release more than $300 million in funds for national grantees of the Senior Community Service Employment Program, which was created in 1965 to help low-income, out-of-work adults 55 and older — especially veterans, rural residents and people with disabilities — return to the workforce. On July 1, the Department of Labor released about $86 million in funds to state recipients, but the national grantees' funds were not released (something that's typically done in May), several of the longtime participating nonprofit organizations told CNN. The funding pause of the program that serves about 40,000 seniors was first reported by Bloomberg Law. As a result, those organizations say they've had to furlough seniors participating in the program, as well as their own employees. These moves are coming at a time when hiring activity has continued to slow in the broader US labor market. 'This is an intrinsically American program, when you think about it: people who want to work, who want to be contributing members of society, people who want to be able to support themselves, who want to be a part of a community,' Kendra Davenport, president and chief executive officer of Easterseals, which provides services to children and adults with disabilities. But the uncertainty extends beyond the current year's funding, as the program itself is feared to be on borrowed time: The proposed 2026 fiscal year budget for the Labor Department proposes eliminating the SCSEP and a slew of other longtime job training programs and replacing them with a block grant to be distributed to states and local communities. Such potential cuts couldn't be coming at a worse time, Davenport said. 'If you look at a macro level at what is impacting these seniors, there are Medicaid cuts, so their health care might go away,' she said. 'There are massive [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program] cuts. Many of these folks are dependent on SNAP for food assistance; that's going away. And now SCSEP is taking away their opportunity to work.' She added: 'We're putting people who really do want to help themselves in a terrible position.' A Labor Department spokeswoman said the agency will 'provide an update soon' on the remaining $307 million in 2025 funding for the national grant recipients. 'The Department has given all SCSEP grantees a one-month period of performance extension, so that if grantees have funding available from their Program Year 2024 grant, they can still use these funds to continue program operations,' Christine Feroli, a Labor Department spokeswoman, wrote via email to CNN. 'The Employment and Training Administration is preparing to award grants shortly after state and territorial grantees submit their required budget documents. The department will support grantees in their operations and services to participants.' Organizations such as the National Asian Center on Aging are sounding the alarm over the funding delays. 'This funding delay is not just a bureaucratic issue, it's a crisis for tens of thousands of older adults who depend on SCSEP to survive,' Clayton Fong, president and CEO of the organization that provides employment programs and caregiving services for older adults, said in a statement earlier this month. In an emailed statement to CNN, Fong called on the Labor Department to fully fund the program to support a 'meaningful pathway to economic stability' for low-income seniors. 'SCSEP is a job training program that restores dignity and a sense of purpose to seniors who want to continue working but are often overlooked in the workforce,' Fong said. 'This funding pause has painful consequences for jobseekers who are trying to build skills and take care of themselves and their families.' Fong's organization has furloughed more than 800 senior workers. At Goodwill Industries, more than 400 program participants were placed on leave of absence status; and if funds are not released by July 31, additional furloughs could impact more than 1,500 of its older workers, the nonprofit said in an emailed statement to CNN. 'Goodwill is urging the Department of Labor to quickly provide the allocations needed for this important program to continue and calls upon Congress to continue to invest in SCSEP, providing essential support for older workers,' according to the statement.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside Jack Davenport's career as Prime Video fans spot him in The Assassin
The Assassin fans were taken aback when they spotted actor Jack Davenport show up in episode two. The Assassin official trailer on Amazon Prime Prime Video subscribers have begun delving into the newly released crime drama The Assassin, and were taken aback to see actor Jack Davenport pop up. In the series, retired assassin Julie (portrayed by Keeley Hawes) is dragged back into her lethal past, but this time, her estranged son Edward (Freddie Highmore) joins her in a fight for survival. During their escapade in episode two, Prime Video viewers did a double-take as Julie and Edwards' paths intersected with her former colleague Sean, played by actor Jack Davenport. The 52 year old is certainly a familiar face, so as subscribers navigate their way through The Assassin, here's a rundown of everything Davenport has been involved in thus far. Actor Jack Davenport's career When he first started working on set, his role quickly evolved to include on-camera work where he portrayed a student zoo keeper. However, his first significant role came in 1996, when he starred alongside The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln in the drama This Life about a group of trainee solicitors and lawyers. This was just the start as he went on to secure roles in Ultraviolet, The Talented Mr Ripley, Dickens, and the sitcom Coupling. It was in 2003, however, that he catapulted to international fame as the villainous Commodore James Norrington in the first Pirates of the Caribbean film. The British Royal Navy officer was smitten with Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and popped the question, but to his dismay, she picked blacksmith Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) instead. Davenport went on to appear in the franchise's subsequent films, Dead Man's Chest and At World's End. In recent times, the actor has found his niche on television. From 2012 onwards, Davenport has featured in musical drama Smash, The Good Wife, The Mindy Project, White Famous, Next of Kin, and Deception. Perhaps his most notable roles have been playing Jason Craig in Apple TV+'s The Morning Show, Karl Grove in Why Women Kill, and Nils Headley in Dr Death. Davenport also has two additional projects in the pipeline following his stint in The Assassin. Teaming up with True Blood's Stephen Moyer, he'll appear in period drama The Forsyte Saga, which is presently being filmed. Additionally, Davenport is involved in comedy Blueberry Inn, currently in pre-production, centring on an "emotionally-stunted butler" who inherits a "broken-down inn from his Lord".
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ambrose Kinnare of St. Augustine, Cameron Reed of Ponte Vedra tie for seventh in Florida Junior
Ambrose Kinnare of St. Augustine made an eagle-two on the first hole of the Streamsong Resort Blue Course on July 3 to get within one shot of the lead to start the final round of the Florida Junior Championship. He then birdied his second hole. However, the rising Tocoi Creek High junior didn't have enough in the tank to chase down winner Mingbo Jiang of Orlando on a low-scoring closing day. Jiang, who opened the tournament on July 1 with a 63 at the Black Course, birdied four of his first six holes in the final round and went on to post a 65 and win the 16-18 division by two shots at 18-under-par 198. Cameron Baez of Davenport (64), Shawn Coultoff of Winter Garden (67) and William Lisle of Bradenton (69) tied for second at 16-under, and Lisle won the boys 13-15 division by four shots over Kinnare, who had a 70 (12-under 204) that included two eagles, three birdies and five bogeys. Kinnare and Cameron Reed of Ponte Vedra Beach tied for seventh in the 16-18 division. Brady Dougan of Jacksonville (71—214) was solo sixth and Maxwell Morgan of Jacksonville Beach (73—217) tied for ninth in the 13-15 division. The low First Coast players in the girls 16-18 division were U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball teammates Sahana Chokshi of Jacksonville (72) and Sofia Rivera of St. Augustine (73). They tied for 13th at 2-over 218, nine shots behind winner Ana Boone of ChampionsGate (69—207). Lily Chiang of Jacksonville (73—225) tied for 13th in the 13-15 division. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Ambrose Kinnare, Cameron Reed lead First Coast players in Florida Junior
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gordon promises transparency if elected Davenport mayor
You know by now there will be a change at the top of Davenport city government. Mayor Mike Matson will not run for a fourth term in office. That leaves two people – Jason Gordon and Judith Lee – who want the job and will be on the ballot to replace them. Host Jim Niedelman gets to know Jason Gordon a little better in this '4 the Record' interview. Gordon grew up in Davenport after his family moved here when he was eight years old. He graduated from Davenport Central High School. and earned a political science degree from the University of Iowa. He's currently the client development manager for the engineering consultant firm Terracon. He worked for Valley Construction in the past as vice president of business development, and was vice president of public affairs for the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. He has government experience: He spent eight years on the Davenport City Council as alderman-at-large from 2010 to 2018. 'I think the mayor's role relative to the building collapse is how are we staffed appropriately to do the work we need to do relative to inspections, and does our city code provide us with the resources we need to take action again negligent landlords,' he said. To hear what else Gordon has to say, click on the video. Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present , a weekly news and public affairs program focused on the issues important to you. It's a program unlike any other here in the Quad Cities. Tune in each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. as brings you up to speed on what's happening in the political arena, from Springfield, Des Moines, Washington, D.C. and right here at home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
IOL News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Cher and Dionne get the Barbie makeover: celebrating 30 years of 'Clueless'
Fashion, friendship, and fun! The new 'Clueless' Barbie dolls are here to celebrate three decades of style and iconic moments. Image: Instagram It has been 30 years since the iconic 1995 film 'Clueless' hit the screens, captivating teenagers with its memorable characters, witty dialogue, and not forgetting its unapologetic love for fashion. To celebrate these memorable moments, Mattel and Paramount have announced that they are teaming up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved film. The two organisations are releasing Barbie doll versions of Cher Horowitz and Dionne Davenport, the film's stylish and charismatic leads, portrayed by Alicia Silverstone and Stacey Dash. The partnership was announced on July 10, with the dolls set to debut on July 19. The Horowitz and Davenport Barbie dolls showcase the characters in their most iconic outfits from the film. Horowitz's doll features her signature yellow plaid two-piece ensemble, complete with a cropped blazer, white crew-neck T-shirt, fuzzy yellow sweater vest and a matching plaid skirt. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Davenport's doll features her signature style, including black knee-high socks and heels, a distinctive patent-leather 'Dr. Seuss' hat, chunky gold earrings, a nose ring, and a coordinating blazer and skirt. The film's high-fashion aesthetic, which still holds up today, is undeniable. The iconic outfits, like Horowitz's signature plaid skirts and blazers, are still referenced and emulated in fashion today. The film captivated viewers, drawing them into the characters' lives, especially the privileged world of Horowitz and Davenport at Beverly Hills High School, where fashion and wealth overshadowed academic achievement. The 'Clueless' style has become a staple of 90s fashion, with many fans still dressing up as the popular characters for Halloween or other events. Meanwhile, fans of 'Clueless' have more to look forward to beyond the new Barbie dolls. Silverstone is set to reprise her role as Horowitz in a sequel TV series, set to stream on Peacock. The show is being developed by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, creators of 'Gossip Girl', with Amy Heckerling, the original writer and director of 'Clueless', on board as executive producer alongside Silverstone. However, not much information about the reboot has been shared.
