Program purpose award - SER-jobs for progress of the texas gulf coast, INC. (SERJOBS) seeks to continue its WANTO program through SERJOBS WANTO 2023 toprovide technical assistance to houston-area…

Program purpose award - SER-jobs for progress of the texas gulf coast, INC. (SERJOBS) seeks to continue its WANTO program through SERJOBS WANTO 2023 toprovide technical assistance to houston-area employers and labor unions in including women inregistered apprenticeship programs. SERJOBS women in apprenticeships and non-traditionaloccupations (WANTO) program will provide ongoing support, along with pre-apprenticeshipand nontraditional skills training to women wishing to enter apprenticeships and nontraditionaloccupations and will help employers create an environment that is equitable and supportive offemale apprentices.activities to be performed.-SERJOBS comprehensive workforce developmentservices include personalized job readiness training, financial literacy, digital literacy, paid workexperience and on the job training opportunities, supportive wraparound services, and jobplacement services, all designed to foster womens economic security for themselves and theirfamilies, while simultaneously assisting employers with their workforce needs.deliverables expected outcome - SERJOBS would love the opportunity to continue our work operating WANTO and build from the many lessons learned from the first cycle, such as best practices regarding the executionof technical training with employers and labor unions, and the utilization of success stories overthese past two years to expand, enhance and improve the quality of SERJOBS WANTO 2023.intended beneficiary(IES) - 120 women will enroll in the WANTO program (completing employers meet their workforceneeds the intake process). 60 women will complete the pre-apprenticeship phase and begin a registered apprenticeship. 54 women will complete nontraditional training or registered apprenticeships (includingelectrical, welding, CDL, plumbing, HVAC, and core construction). 90 women from underrepresented communities (including women of color and women withdisabilities, women at or below the poverty line, justice-involved women, young women andgirls who are opportunity youth, immigrant women, and transgender women) will enroll. 40 women will complete a registered apprenticeship. 54 women will secure employment as a result of program technical assistance. 54 women will secure a job at a higher rate of pay compared to their pre-participation wages. 800 hiring managers and mid- to upper-level managers employed by SERJOBS employmentpartners will receive training in creating a welcoming and equitable environment for women. 10 employer partners will provide apprenticeship opportunities for women and will hire atleast one woman in a non-traditional occupation during the funding period.subrecipient activities - NA