What's Happening in the States June 2026

CALIFORNIA

• Simplifying Our Unemployment Certification Questions
• A Record Year for Paid Family Leave, Supporting the Moms Who Make the Magic Happen

MAINE

• Nearly $8 Million in Funding Available for Defense Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Training
• Registered Apprenticeship - Program Expansion and Funding Opportunities in Maine

MARYLAND

• Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Department of Labor Mark National Apprenticeship Week with Awards
• ‘Apprenticeship is a team sport’: How Maryland is achieving record apprenticeship growth

NORTH CAROLINA

• Governor's Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships Seeks Engagement from NC Employers
• Governor Stein Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week at Davidson-Davie Community College
• Governor Stein Encourages Employers to Apply for HIRE Vets Medallion Program

OHIO

• Introducing Ohio Buckeye UI
• ODJFS Encourages Ohioans to Explore Careers During In-Demand Jobs Week
• ODJFS Marks Military Appreciation Month by Highlighting Free Job Resources for Those Who Served

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