Award purpose.worc purpose: in alignment with the JUSTICE40 initiative, the purpose of the worc initiative grants is to create economic mobility, address historic inequities for marginalized…

Award purpose.worc purpose: in alignment with the JUSTICE40 initiative, the purpose of the worc initiative grants is to create economic mobility, address historic inequities for marginalized communities of color, rural areas, and other underserved and underrepresented communities, and produce high-quality employment outcomes for workers who live or work in the appalachian, delta, and northern border regions, enabling them to remain and thrive in these communities. Project title: connecting rural, marginalized residents of southeast ohio to employers in appalachia in alignment with the good jobs principlesgrantee region: arcdeliverables expected outcomes.total participants: 30PARTICIPANTS obtaining new or enhanced employment: 30INTENDED beneficiaries.target population: dislocated workers, incumbent workers, and new workforce entrantsareas to be served: athens, gallia, hocking, jackson, lawrence, meigs, morgan, perry, and vinton counties in southeastern ohioactivities to be performed.summary of project: saop aims to display a commitment to the core principles by increasing the number of skilled workers in appalachian ohio through an expansion of a current and successful workforce development program and a new partnership with an extension of an established apparel company in a growing industry and reshoring effort. The jobs created and maintained with worc funding will ensure living wages, healthy working conditions, and skill career advancement. Additionally, a minimum of 15 employers in appalachian ohio will be provided with an opportunity involving education on the good jobs principles from the worc initiative to provide a widespread attempt to increase the availability of good jobs in the region and be a catalyst for economic transformation.subrecipient activities. The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.