The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $5,100,000 Cooperative Agreement to Jobs For The Future Inc. (JFF) under the Reentry Employment Opportunities (CFDA 17.270) program. This funding will support JFF's "JFF Growth Opportunities Unlocking Youth Advancement" project, which aims to introduce and prepare young adults who are system-impacted for work and provide a path to career opportunities with paid work experiences. The project will run from March...
The Gang Alternative, Inc. received a $6 million project grant award from the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration under the Reentry Employment Opportunities program (CFDA 17.270) to provide career pathway training and workforce development services to at-risk youth in Miami, Florida. The grant aims to introduce 160 justice-involved youth ages 18-24 to employment through paid work experiences and industry-recognized certifications. Services will address essential skills...
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $12 million project grant under the Reentry Employment Opportunities program (CFDA 17.270) to Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025. Through its subrecipients, OIC of America will deliver workforce development services to 350 justice-involved youth and young adults in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Subrecipients will partner with local employers...
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $5,395,182 Project Grant under the Reentry Employment Opportunities (CFDA 17.270) program to Youthbuild Global, Inc. The purpose of this grant is to provide comprehensive workforce development and support services for justice-involved youth and young adults, including paid work experiences, occupational education and training, leadership development, mentorship, and placement into unsubsidized employment or...
This $4,000,000 federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Reentry Employment Opportunities (CFDA 17.270) program, supports comprehensive workforce development services delivered by Social Enterprise & Training Center Inc., a non-profit organization located in Schenectady, NY. The funding enables the organization to provide underserved youth ages 16-24 with occupational skills training in construction,...
The $12 million Project Grant from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration Reentry Employment Opportunities program (CFDA 17.270) will fund workforce development services for 350 justice-involved young adults in Milwaukee, WI. Midwest Urban Strategies Inc. will serve as the local project manager, coordinating comprehensive case management, skills training, credential attainment assistance, and job placement services through December 2025. Services will include...
The $519,747 Formula Grant from the US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration supports comprehensive youth workforce development services through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult Program. Local workforce development agencies will use the funds to deliver tutoring, paid and unpaid work experiences including internships and job shadowing, occupational skills training, guidance and counseling, and supportive services to help out-of-school and in-school...
This federal Project Grant award, with total funding of $3,300,000.00, was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants program (CFDA 17.280). The grant supports the development and implementation of innovative workforce training approaches to create economic mobility and address employment challenges in rural and underserved regions, with a focus...
This Project Grant award in the amount of $3,918,902.00 was provided by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289). The grant supports workforce development initiatives delivered by Homeboy Industries, a non-profit organization in Los Angeles, California focused on providing rehabilitation and employment services for formerly incarcerated individuals. The funded activities include...
The Federal Project Grant award of $4,800,000.00 was made by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Reentry Employment Opportunities (CFDA 17.270) program. The grant supports comprehensive workforce development services for justice-involved individuals, with the goal of improving employment outcomes and reducing recidivism. The key products and services to be delivered include occupational skills training, job readiness preparation, case management,...