U.S. Labor Department announces $1.67M training grant to laid off Tyson workers

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 371

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — Nebraska has been awarded a $1.67 million federal grant to boost employment and training services for people impacted by the closure of the Tyson Foods plant in Lexington, the U.S. Department of Labor announced.

A news release Thursday from the federal agency called the Tyson plant’s January shutdown and layoff of 3,200 workers an unprecedented event for Lexington, which has a population of about 11,000 residents.

It said the national Dislocated Worker …

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