This EDA investment supports the jobs for the future, INC

This $14.31 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program supports Jobs for the Future, Inc. and its sub-awardees—the American Association of Community Colleges, the Committee for Economic Development of the Conference Board, and the National Association of Workforce Boards—in establishing the Good Jobs Challenge National Community of Practice from July 2022 to June 2026. The project will strengthen collaboration among Good Jobs Challenge grantees by increasing information sharing of best practices and experiences, building networks, and accelerating economic recovery through workforce development strategies. Sub-awardees will deliver technical assistance and other services to Good Jobs Challenge grantees to support their efforts in building skills and connecting workers to quality jobs.

And its sub-awards, the american association of community colleges (aacc), the committee for economic development of the conference board (CED-conference board), and the national association of workforce boards (nawb), with establishing the good jobs challenge national community of practice. The project will support good jobs challenge grantees by increasing information and best practice sharing, strengthening networks, and accelerating economic recovery. This award will take place over a four-year period of performance and will establish and strengthen the collaboration among good job challenge grantees.