The U.S. Department of Labor announced a $3,877,672 grant to assist approximately 386 workers affected by layoffs in the Wilmington Air Park area in Wilmington, Ohio. The layoffs occurred at DHL Express, ABX Air Inc. and ACS Business Process Solutions.

"This $3.9 million grant will provide re-employment services including career counseling, education and skills training to help these Ohio workers in their job search," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao.

The grant, awarded to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, will provide workers with the full array of dislocated worker services that may include skills assessment, individual career counseling, education and occupational skills training. Training will be offered through Individual Training Accounts to help affected workers secure new jobs.

On May 28, Deutsche Post World Net, the German parent company of DHL Express, announced downsizing at rural locations across the United States, including Wilmington Air Park. Layoffs affecting workers at ABX Air Inc. were announced in August and September. On Sept. 11, ACS Business Process Solutions announced layoffs.

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