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Updates for 9/17/2020

Maryland: Maryland Department of Labor awards nearly $17 million to 25 local adult education providers.

Workforce Development: A new study shows that women are now gaining corporate board seats at a faster rate than men.

Ontario, Canada: Brock University and the Niagara Workforce Planning Board will formalize a new partnership and will stream the announcement on September 22nd.

New Jersey: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development officials blame federal red tape for department's woes.

Kentucky: Destigmatizing mental health issues in the workplace can help employees be more productive. Here's a look at Kentucky's efforts to take on a better approach to workforce development while keeping in mind the impact on mental health issues. 

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