The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration awarded a $5,106,489 Formula Grant to Job Service North Dakota, the state workforce agency for North Dakota. The grant provides funding for the Employment Service (ES) program, authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act, CFDA 17.207. Through this grant, Job Service North Dakota delivers a range of career services to job seekers, including assessments, career guidance, job search assistance, and referrals to employment and training opportunities. The agency also provides services to employers, such as job order referrals, recruitment support, and assistance with hard-to-fill positions and layoff transitions. The ES program's expected outcomes are to help individuals overcome employment barriers and quickly reenter the workforce. Job Service North Dakota may sub-award funds to conduct labor market research and provide specific career services. The grant period runs from July 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026.