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South China Morning Post
4 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Harvard mulls paying US$500 million for job training scheme to end Trump feud
Harvard University has signalled it is willing to pay US$500 million for workforce training programmes as part of a settlement with the White House to restore more than US$2 billion in frozen federal funds, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Advertisement The administration is open to Harvard and other colleges paying penalties in the form of contributions to workforce training programmes, the person said. Last month, Brown University agreed to pay US$50 million over ten years for such programmes in its home state of Rhode Island. Harvard has repeatedly ruled out paying a direct fine to the government, as Columbia University agreed to do. Agreement on how to pay a penalty would bring the Ivy League university closer to ending a months-long stand-off with the White House, which began over accusations that Harvard failed to confront campus antisemitism during pro-Palestinian student protests. It quickly expanded to target DEI and admissions practices, international student enrolment, and alleged faculty political bias and collaboration with China. Harvard has pushed back, filing multiple lawsuits against the administration and publicly condemning a campaign that university president Alan Garber has called 'unmoored from the law'. Under the current terms of negotiation, Harvard's deal does not include the appointment of a federal monitor, according to the person familiar with the situation – a sticking point for the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based school, whose leaders have insisted on measures to preserve institutional autonomy throughout the negotiations. Columbia accepted an independent monitor who will oversee compliance for the next three years. Advertisement But the Trump administration is likely to insist on some kind of strong enforcement mechanism for Harvard as part of a deal, according to the person, who asked not to be named to discuss ongoing talks.
Bloomberg
5 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Harvard Ready to Pay $500 Million for Job Training in Trump Deal
Harvard University has signaled it's willing to pay $500 million for workforce training programs as part of a settlement with the White House to restore more than $2 billion in frozen federal funds, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The administration is open to Harvard and other colleges paying penalties in the form of contributions to workforce training programs, the person said. Last month, Brown University agreed to pay $50 million over ten years for such programs in its home state of Rhode Island. Harvard has repeatedly ruled out paying a direct fine to the government, as Columbia University agreed to do.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dallas College Awarded $3.8M Texas Grants For Skilled Job Training
Dallas College will receive over $3.8 million in state workforce training grants, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday. The funding will train workers for jobs in construction, manufacturing, and aerospace engineering. The grants arrive as Texas employers struggle to fill skilled positions in high-demand industries. The state's Skills Development Fund aims to close that gap by partnering community colleges with local businesses. 'Investing in our workforce ensures that Texas employers have the talent they need to compete in the global arena,' Abbott said in a news release. 'The more than $3.8 million in grant funding will help train over 1,900 workers in the Dallas area for good-paying careers in high-demand industries.' The Texas Workforce Commission approved three separate awards. The largest grant, $2,834,720, will train 1,452 workers across plumbing, HVAC, and electrical companies. A second grant of $542,524 targets 312 workers across a consortium of manufacturing companies. The third award, valued at $459,920, will prepare 230 Lockheed Martin employees for roles in aerospace and electrical engineering. 'Skills Development Fund grants equip hardworking Texans with the necessary training for high-demand jobs,' said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. 'These grants will help Dallas College and its partners support local employers by training workers for occupations in fields like plumbing, manufacturing, and electrical engineering.' TWC Commissioner Alberto Treviño III presented the awards last Thursday at Dallas College's Coppell Center. Representatives from the college and partnering businesses attended the ceremony. Since 1996, the Skills Development Fund has partnered with more than 4,900 employers statewide. The program has supported training for more than 435,000 jobs across Texas. The grants enable businesses to tailor training programs through partnerships with community colleges and workforce development boards. Companies of all sizes can access the funding to upgrade their employees' skills or train new hires. Solve the daily Crossword
