Formula Grant 25A55WP000147

This is a $7,958,015 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities program (CFDA 17.207). The purpose of this grant is to provide universal access to employment services, including job search assistance, career counseling, skills assessments, job referrals, and labor market information. These services are delivered primarily through American Job Centers and local workforce development partners, with a focus on helping individuals overcome barriers to employment and rapidly re-enter the workforce. The grant allows the awardee, the Alabama Department of Workforce, doing business as Workers Compensation, to sub-award funds to conduct labor market information research and provide specific services such as assessments, career guidance, job search workshops, and job/training referrals. The grant period runs from July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028.