HELENA, Mont., Oct. 15 -- Montana Governor issued the following press release:
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has been awarded $4.8 million through the U.S. Department of Labor's Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund to expand employer-led workforce training in high-demand industries.
Montana is one of seven states receiving a share of $43 million in federal awards. The funding will establish the Montana Skills Fund, a statewide program that will help employers train newly hired and incumbent workers for in-demand jobs.
"Montana employers know best which skills their workers need to succeed," Gov. Gianforte said. "Through the Montana Skills Fund, we're putting employers in the driver's...