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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Why 1 in 5 US college students could be forced out of school under Trump's proposed budget
Proposed elimination of federal child care grant may affect millions of student parents across the US. (AI Image) A budget proposal from US President Donald Trump includes the elimination of the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) programme, which funds child care support for college students who are parents. The grant, managed by the US Department of Education, is the only federal programme specifically designed to help student parents access and afford child care while enrolled in higher education. Across the US, more than three million undergraduate students are parents, according to the Student-Parent Action through Research Knowledge (SPARK) Collaborative. This figure represents around 20% of the undergraduate population. In Oregon, the proportion is also one in five, based on estimates from the Institute for Women's Policy Research. Federal grant supports affordable child care for student parents The CCAMPIS grant provides financial assistance to colleges and universities, which then use the funds to cover operational costs for child care centres or issue child care vouchers. Eligibility for the programme is tied to Pell Grant qualification, offering wider income eligibility than other safety net programmes such as SNAP or Head Start. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paras Sector 59 Gurgaon | Paras Floret Low-Rise Flats Paras The Florett Book Now Undo In 2023, more than $2 million from CCAMPIS was directed to several child care centres at Oregon colleges, including Portland Community College (PCC). As reported by the OPB, PCC currently provides 28 full-time child care slots under the grant, with students paying only $50 per month. Stephanie Hinkle, who leads PCC's women and family services, told the OPB that eliminating the grant would significantly reduce child care availability. She said the college could not absorb the cost, stating, "That colleges, who are shrinking budgets for a lot of reasons, are expected to take up a very astronomical budget item is unrealistic." Student parents face completion challenges without support Research by the SPARK Collaborative and the Urban Institute shows that student parents often achieve grades equal to or better than their non-parent peers, but are 14 percentage points less likely to complete a degree within six years. Theresa Anderson, senior fellow at the Urban Institute, told the OPB that access to child care is one of the main obstacles these students face. The OPB reported that only 22% of nearly 450 applicants to Oregon's state child care grant received funding in the most recent academic year. The state's Employment Related Day Care programme has also experienced long waiting lists and underfunding. Long-term impact on education and economy According to the OPB, nearly all PCC students who received CCAMPIS-funded child care over the past three years have either graduated, transferred, or entered job training. A 2024 return-on-investment study co-authored by Anderson linked child care access to improved educational attainment and workforce outcomes. Eriby Rosen, a former PCC student, shared with the OPB that the CCAMPIS grant enabled her to complete an associate's degree in accounting and gain employment. "Because of this, I was able to go back to school," she said. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Intel lays off 500 employees: ‘We are making these decisions based on …'
Semiconductor giant Intel is planning to layoff around 529 employees across its Oregon facilities in Hillsboro and Aloha. This latest round of job cuts is said to be one of the biggest in the state this year. As reported by OPB, the layoffs will begin on July 15 and are said to be part of company's restructuring plan under CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Intel is one of the largest private employer in Oregon as the company employees nearly 20,000 workers. This fresh round of layoffs will affect the engineering, technical and administration departments. Intel layoffs: What the company said The layoffs are a stark indicator of Intel's ongoing efforts to become "a leaner, faster and more efficient company," as stated by the company. In an email to OPB an Intel spokesperson confirmed that the latest round of layoffs are the efforts to make the company more efficient. 'We are making these decisions based on careful consideration of what's needed to position our business for the future, and we will treat people with care and respect as we complete this important work,' said the company in an email sent to OPB. The report further adds that the affected employees will be soon given a notice. The workers will be given a period of four weeks and they will get the salaries and other benefits for nine more weeks. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure your family's future! ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Intel to layoff 15% to 20% factory workers In related news, Intel is preparing to lay off between 15% and 20% of its Intel Foundry workforce beginning in July, marking one of the largest job cuts in the semiconductor giant's history. The layoffs are expected to affect more than 10,000 employees worldwide, representing roughly one-fifth of the company's manufacturing division. Unlike previous rounds of job cuts, Intel will not offer voluntary buyouts or early retirement packages, instead selecting workers based on performance evaluations and strategic investment priorities across its global manufacturing operations. "These are difficult actions but essential to meet our affordability challenges and current financial position of the company. It drives pain to every individual," Intel Manufacturing Vice President Naga Chandrasekaran wrote in an internal memo to employees over the weekend, as seen by The Oregonian. The cuts will impact Intel's foundry division across 15 wafer fabrication plants at 10 locations globally, affecting roles ranging from factory floor technicians to researchers developing next-generation microprocessors. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Borneo Post
12-06-2025
- Borneo Post
CIDB issues 15 enforcement notices during Tg Kidurong construction site inspection
CIDB enforcement personnel compile data after the integrated operation. BINTULU (June 12): The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Sarawak Bintulu branch issued 15 enforcement notices during an inspection of a construction site in Tanjung Kidurong here yesterday. The inspection was part of the Integrated Enforcement Operation 2025 (OPB). CIDB Sarawak Bintulu branch manager Kamarul Azman A Razak said the operation was carried out in collaboration with multiple government agencies to strengthen regulatory compliance within the div'sion's construction sector. Eleven of the notices were issued under N2/2015, requesting contractors to submit construction-related documents and information, while four were issued under N9/2015, requiring the recipients to report to the CIDB office next week. 'Contractors are reminded of their legal obligation to report and submit all necessary documents related to construction activities to CIDB,' Kamarul said in a statement. He said all construction works must comply with the current written laws and prioritise site and building safety throughout the construction period. The Ministry of Health conducted inspections focusing on hygiene and health facilities at the construction site, while the Sarawak Department of Labour ensured workers' rights were upheld. Other agencies involved carried out enforcement based on their respective legal jurisdictions. Kamarul said the OPB initiative is part of CIDB's continuous efforts to raise industry standards, particularly in safety and legal compliance. 'Contractors who fail to adhere to the CIDB Act 520 may face disciplinary measures, including compounds or court action,' he warned. He added the authorities will continue to intensify enforcement to uphold legal, safety, and quality standards in the industry. He also urged all contractors to fully comply with regulations to avoid more severe consequences in future. Additionally, he called on the public to report any suspected violations of Act 520 to CIDB Sarawak Bintulu branch or the relevant authorities. 'This operation also strengthens inter-agency cooperation in daily enforcement activities,' Kamarul added, emphasising the shared responsibility in ensuring the sector's sustainable and lawful development. Other participating agencies in the operation were the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Environment, Bintulu Development Authority, Royal Malaysia Police, Akademi Binaan Malaysia Sarawak Region, and CIDB Technologies Sarawak.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oregon schools get some relief from rising retirement costs amid tough budget season
The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, or PERS, building in Tigard, Ore., on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. (Bryan M. Vance / OPB) In a budget season rife with cuts and constraints, school districts have some good news. The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, known as PERS, has announced a reduction in pension contribution rates for K-12 school districts. Agency leaders said the one-time move will provide much-needed budget relief to districts across the state for the 2025-27 biennium. 'Thanks to the support of Gov. Kotek and the Legislature,' Oregon PERS Director Kevin Olineck said, 'we were able to recalculate employer contribution rates and deliver real, measurable cost reductions for our school employers.' School districts, large and small, are facing another year of multi-million-dollar budget deficits. And they were expecting a big hit from PERS. Back in the fall, school leaders learned that the increase in PERS costs in the upcoming biennium was going to be more than Gov. Tina Kotek's initial budget increase for the State School Fund. In other words, despite her investing more in education, that money would be wiped out quickly by the rising costs of Oregon's retirement system. But in December, Kotek doubled the proposed increase in K-12 spending, which more than offset the PERS increase. Lawmakers further reduced the costs this spring by passing Senate Bill 849. The bill, introduced by Kotek at the request of PERS officials, changes how the state retirement agency distributes money from its School Districts Unfunded Liability Fund. That brought down the estimated retirement costs for schools from $670 million to just over $500 million. The changes from the bill reduce some of the burden on school districts to absorb rising retirement costs. Contribution rates for school employers will drop 1.68 percentage points as a result, reducing costs by about 6% over the next biennium. For school districts, this translates into $168 million in savings statewide — money that can now be used for other needs. It's not certain yet how these rates will continue or change for school districts in the next biennium. Analysts are already expecting an increase in 2027-29, followed by a significant decrease. But for now, the change is significant for local districts. In Portland Public Schools, for example, this change is expected to pay for dozens of teachers. That's a welcome development considering the state's largest school district had a $40 million budget gap when approving its budget for next school year. '[This bill] is estimated to reduce our expenditures in one year (by) about $7.6 million, which is equivalent to about 50 teaching positions,' explained Michelle Morrison, chief financial officer for PPS, when giving testimony to lawmakers in April. 'As you are aware, the School District Liability Fund has been kind of sitting and unable to offset our costs actively in the moment,' she said to lawmakers. 'So, this is an excellent opportunity, while those rate increases are significant, to put those dollars to work.' The Oregon School Employees Association, AFT-Oregon, the Oregon School Boards Association and the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators were among the supporters of the bill. It passed with only four dissenting votes in the Oregon Senate and unanimously out of the Oregon House. Louis De Sitter with the Oregon Education Association spoke to that in his testimony. 'I think the bipartisan nature of the bill,' he said, 'and the fact that both management and labor are so supportive of this, is indicative of a really good process, and a bill that we do believe will have a big impact for our districts across the state.' This article was originally published by Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Federal judge orders ICE not to remove trans migrant seeking asylum from Washington detention facility
A federal judge in Oregon on Tuesday issued an order barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from removing a Mexican asylum seeker from a Washington detention facility, according to local reports. The migrant, a 24-year-old transgender woman identified as "O-J-M" in court documents, was arrested outside a Portland courtroom on Monday and transferred to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington. U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio, a President Joe Biden appointee, also demanded that ICE provide the exact date and time of the removal from Portland and explain why it was deemed immediately necessary. Federal Judge Refuses To Reconsider Order To Facilitate Deportee's Return To Us Baggio's order was prompted after O-J-M's attorneys said they were not aware of their client's location and filed a habeas petition, a legal request asking a court to determine whether a person's detention or imprisonment is lawful. The migrant's attorney, Stephen Manning, of Immigrant Law Group, told Opb that O-J-M was processed into the Tacoma detention center, but he had not been granted access to her since her transfer. Read On The Fox News App Her attorneys said O-J-M was abducted and raped in Mexico because of her gender identity and sexual orientation and was seeking asylum on those grounds. "They threatened to kill her because O-J-M is a transgender woman," her habeas petition states, per OPB. "Fearing for her life, she fled and sought asylum in the United States in September 2023." Us Judge Accuses Trump Admin Of 'Manufacturing Chaos' In South Sudan Deportations, Escalating Feud Oregon sanctuary laws prevent it from having long-term immigration detention facilities, and -- aside from temporary holding cells at the Portland ICE office -- the nearest immigration detention center is the Tacoma facility. OPB reported that O-J-M sought asylum at a port of entry along the California-Mexico border, where she was arrested, detained and released. Since then, O-J-M has attended ICE check-ins and filed her formal asylum claim in February. In April, immigration officials began removal proceedings against O-J-M, the outlet reports, citing the migrant's attorneys. Manning told Willamette Weekly that his client had not committed a crime while in the U.S. During a mandatory court hearing for her asylum case in Portland on Monday, ICE attorneys moved to dismiss O-J-M's case entirely—effectively stripping her of both the case and the legal protections it provided. Afterward, ICE agents apprehended O-J-M. That led to Innovation Law Lab Attorney Jordan Cunnings, who also represents O-J-M, saying the arrest was a "dangerous attempt by ICE to circumvent due process, speed up deportations, and eviscerate the right to asylum." "This unethical behavior goes against the values we hold as Oregonians, ensuring that everyone is welcomed and included in our state," Cunnings said, per Koin. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said that the city "stands unwavering in its commitment to sanctuary policies," adding that Portland "will not obstruct lawful federal enforcement operations," per Willamette Weekly. Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE and Homeland Security for article source: Federal judge orders ICE not to remove trans migrant seeking asylum from Washington detention facility
