This $7,694,466 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Activities Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration provides funding to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), also known as Job Service, to deliver comprehensive workforce development services for low-income youth aged 14-24 with barriers to employment. The grant aims to help participants acquire the educational, occupational, and support services needed to achieve academic and employment success, and transition into productive careers and adulthood. Key services to be delivered by MDES and its sub-recipients include tutoring, paid and unpaid work experiences, occupational skills training, leadership development, supportive services, and follow-up assistance. This 3-year grant, with an award date of April 1, 2025 and an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2028, is part of the CFDA 17.259 WIOA Youth Activities program that supports state and local workforce development efforts to serve disadvantaged youth populations.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $7.7m | 7/17/25 |