NASHVILLE (AP) — State officials say Tennessee has received a federal award of $8.3 million to assist General Motors workers affected by layoffs in the automotive industry.

The award from the U.S. Department of Labor will help former GM employees in Spring Hill, Tenn., and these supplier companies: Johnson Controls, MAPA Spontex, Penske Logistics and Premier Manufacturing Services.

Gov. Bill Haslam said Wednesday the goal of the grant is to provide workers with the necessary training to get new jobs. Many such courses are offered at a training center in Northfield.

Affected workers must apply at the Career Center at Northfield or one of the Tennessee Career Centers serving the following counties: Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Marshall, Maury, Perry, Wayne, Rutherford and Williamson.