The housing authority of the city of opelika, alabama (opelika housing authority or OHA) is applying under category b. (most recent grant number from any FY 2016, 2017, or 2018 grant cycles for…

The housing authority of the city of opelika, alabama (opelika housing authority or OHA) is applying under category b. (most recent grant number from any FY 2016, 2017, or 2018 grant cycles for category a(previously-funded) applicant: NA)OHA requests a funding level of 1,500,00OHA has accumulated 594,650 (159 ) in cost-sharing and match funds. OHA anticipants enrolling 65 participants, costing 23,000 per participant.OHA will be participating in construction plus. The chosen industry is healthcare (CNA).OHA is submitting this application as urban. The area to be served is opelika, alabama.ohas target community service area, identified by ZIP code, is 36801.applicant is a government entity in a territory that is eligible for the matching waiver and does not intend towaive the match, as described in section III.b.program summary:to operate and execute a youthbuild program in opelika, alabama, OHA is requesting 1,500,000.00. This program will serve youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are high school dropouts, adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster care, youth with disabilities, homeless youth, and other disconnected youth populations.program deliverables: 2ND quarter post-exit: 80 of youth placed in education and employment.4TH quarter post-exit: 70 of remaining youth placed in education and employment.2ND quarter post-exit median earnings: 1,400 per month.earned credentials: 70 .measurable skills gained: 80 of participants will have retained their skills.employers served: 5.program description:OHA is committed to providing a successful youthbuild program for participants, includingthey need a basic educational foundation (GED attainment) and occupational hands-on training for future success and economic self-sufficiency. All program participants will receive academic and hands-on skillstraining in the construction industry by participating in the construction of affordable residential housing for those in need in our community. Additionally, as a construction plus program, individuals with career interests outside the construction industry will have the opportunity to receive training and earn industry- recognized credentials in the in-demand healthcare industry. Our participants will gain their GED and basic electricity short term certificate while participating in leadership development training and community service-learning projects. During the community service-learning projects, to help make our community a better place, participants will utilize the hands-on construction skills they learn as part of the youthbuild program.each participant will receive a customized combination of work experience, mentoring, job shadowing, and internships. Completing the youthbuild program will allow participants to enter the workforce or continue their chosen career path via additional education at a community college, 4-year university, or apprenticeship.