Recipient name project quest, INC.project title the inclusion, diversity, equity, and access, (idea) in workforce initiativefunding request 1,000,000CONGRESSIONAL sponsor congressman joaquin…

Recipient name project quest, INC.project title the inclusion, diversity, equity, and access, (idea) in workforce initiativefunding request 1,000,000CONGRESSIONAL sponsor congressman joaquin castrorequested period of performance 24 months, october 1, 2023 september 30, 2025PROJECT location SAN antonio, texasproject purpose and goals the inclusion, diversity, equity, and access, (idea) in workforce initiative shares the strategic goal of ensuring unemployed, underemployed, or underserved residents can access training and education that will lead to high demand, well paid careersactivities to be performed quest enables individuals to receive education and training to prepare them for job readiness, placement, and retention in living wage careers within three major industries including healthcare, information technology cybersecurity, and trades advanced manufacturing.quest is a participant centered model that serves participants by holistically supporting each individuals unique needs. Quest has learned through its 30 years that IT is not only financial support that matters but the ability to be agile and responsive so any barrier to success is removed as quickly as IT is identified. Part of this call to action can be to respond with emergency financial support. Quest offers rental utility assistance, mortgage, childcare, transportation, and other key resources that are often needed while a participant is committed to a training program. Serving theparticipant holistically ensures long term success for the participant in their education and their career.expected outcomes a. Employment rate 2ND quarter after exit 75 b. Employment rate 4TH quarter after exit 75 c. Median earnings 2ND quarter after exit 18.50 hourly 30,784 annuallyd. Percentage of enrolled participants expected to graduate the program or receive specified credentialing 80 e. Percentage of enrolled participants expected to obtain employment 80 f. Percentage of individuals expected to receive a specified service 100 intended beneficiaries the intended beneficiaries are adults (18 ) throughout SAN antonio (and bexar county) who are unemployed (no job), underemployed (low paying jobs below their education or skill level) or under skilled (do not possess the skills required to compete for living wage jobs).subrecipient activities n a