Well, that didn't work!  I cut and pasted the contents of the OVAE Thursday Notes in the email I sent to the list, but it came through as an attachment when my own message came into my inbox.  If it did that for others as well, I apologize!  I'm going to try pasting the content into a plain text message now to see what happens.
Donna

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From: workplace-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:workplace-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Brian, Dr Donna J G
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 10:25 AM
To: The Workplace Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [Workplace 1609] OVAE announcements

Workplace Literacy Leaders,
All of the announcements in this week's OVAE Thursday Notes (not to be confused with our Thursday Resources!) are relevant to workplace literacy, so rather than holding them all for our Thursday Resources, I decided to forward them immediately.  Please read on .....

Donna Brian
Moderator, LINCS Workplace Literacy Discussion List
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FBCOs Eligible
For DOL Prisoner Re-entry Grants	
	Faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) in 19 counties can apply for $5.7 million now available from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Initial awards of $300,000 will help provide post-release services to prisoners receiving pre-release services under an earlier grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. This competition is limited to FBCOs operating in Jefferson County, Ala.; Maricopa County, Ariz.; Los Angeles County, Calif.; Denver County, Colo.; Fairfield County, Conn.; New Castle County, Del.; Cook County, Ill.; Allen County, Ind.; Caddo and Bossier Parishes, La.; Baltimore County, Md.; Genesee County, Mich.; Greene County, Mo.; Clarke County, Nev.; Mercer County, N.J.; Erie County, N.Y.; Tulsa County, Okla.; Philadelphia County, Pa.; Davidson County, Tenn.; and Milwaukee, Wis. Applications close Nov. 4, 2008.
	
Connecticut Funds Postsecondary Transition Grants	
	Connecticut's Department of Education has granted $750,000 of Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funds to 17 local providers to offer postsecondary transition courses to adult education students. Grantees include 13 local education agencies, a community college, two FBCOs, and a state-managed school. Funds will provide nearly 1,000 students with math, reading and writing skills that align with college courses. Students also will learn study skills and computer applications. Support for students includes career and postsecondary counseling, assistance in applying for financial aid, and on-site Accuplacer testing. The state required a 25 percent local match for these grants. 
	
NSF Supports Nanotechnology Curriculum	
	The National Science Foundation has funded partners Danville Community College (DCC) and Luna Innovations to provide nanotechnology technician training to Southside Virginia residents. The $638,000 grant will create a curriculum to provide students with technical skills for work in this new field. The grant will enable DCC students to earn an associate degree in the nanotechnology technician track. Ten area employers signed on as project partners stating their companies need the skills students will learn in the new program. DCC's goal is to create a national industry certification program.