Applicant name: valencia collegeproject title: greater orlando youthbuild plus (go-YB )project summary: continuation of the highly successful greater orlando-youthbuild plus (go-YB ) program that…

Applicant name: valencia collegeproject title: greater orlando youthbuild plus (go-YB )project summary: continuation of the highly successful greater orlando-youthbuild plus (go-YB ) program that serves at-risk youth participants in high poverty zones in osceola county, FL. Partners include careersource central florida (CSCF), the osceola council on aging (OCOA), and the adult learning center osceola (ALCO), in conjunction with the school district of osceola county.target community service area, identified by ZIP code(S): 34741 and 34743TOTAL number of participants to be enrolled: 84FUNDING level requested: 1,500,000INTENDED use of funds (short paragraph): support staff for valencia and named partners, costs for support of programs and students, limited travel, and indirect costs.cost sharing or matching funds amount: 375,000, along with leveraged funds.total cost per participant: 17,857DELIVERABLES outcomes: participants will obtain a GED (general education diploma) and industry certifications resulting in high-demand employment and job placement.applying as category a (PREVIOUSLY FUNDED): category B (new): amost recent grant number from any FY 2016 (FOA-ETA-16-10), 2017 (FOA-ETA-17-03), or 2018 (FOA-ETA-18-04) grant cycles for category a (PREVIOUSLY-FUNDED) applicant: YB-32964-18-60-a-12CONSTRUCTION plus occupational field(S), if applicable: front office medical assistant program and warehouse logistics specialist program.is application being submitted as an urban, rural, or native american or tribal application no applicant is a government entity in a territory that is eligible for the matching waiver and intends to waive match, as described in section III.B. Matching: noany experience with section 3 of the housing and urban development act of 1968 (12 U.S. C. 1701U): nosubrecipient activities (if applicable): CSCF: outreach and recruitment, intake assessment, wraparound services during and after program. OCOA: identify home site locations, case management, additional expertise for all workforce programs. ALCO: GED instruction.brief summary of the proposed project, including but not limited to, the scope of the project and proposed outcomes: valencia college will continue highly successful greater orlando-youthbuild plus (go-YB ) program, providing learning and employment opportunities to 84 low-income, disconnected youth (ages 16-24) in osceola county, florida. This region is targeted due to high unemployment and poverty rates, and the need for educational pathways to credentials and employment opportunity. Eligible participants will develop the academic and occupational skills needed to obtain a GED and industry certifications in construction, healthcare, or logistics tracks. All programs provide a project-based learning environment, service learning opportunities, support services and, due to strong industry partnerships, a network of multiple employment opportunities for graduates. Valencia is a successful, prior youthbuild awardee and the program will continue under the leadership that has resulted in recognition on a national level by U.S. DOL and youthbuild USA.if the applicant is proposing priority consideration - sustainable solutions, name the training in sustainable and green techniques: go-YB construction skills training integrates a focused effort to mitigate climate change, including the teaching of sustainable building practices such as your role in the green environment.