1. Applicant: southwest economic solutions (SWES)2

Project title: youthbuild DETROIT3. Project summary: SWES proposes to implement youthbuild programming to at-risk youth with academic and occupational training, including pre-apprenticeship opportunities, and supports for success of future career pathways.4. Target community ZIP codes: 48204, 48208, 48209, 48210, 48216, 48217, 48227 and 482385. Number of participants to be served: 56 YOUTH6. Funding level requested: 1,246,6157. Intended use of funds: funds will be used for personnel, travel, youth stipends, consultants, and materials.8. Match amount: 311,6549. Total cost per participant: 22,26110. Urban APPLICANT11. Deliverables outcomes: enrollment (56 youth), placement into employment or education in 2ND quarter (80 ), placement into employment or education in the 4TH quarter (70 ), median earnings ( 4,680), credential attainment (85 ), measurable skills gain (90 ), and effectiveness in serving employers (36 )12. Category B APPLICANT13. No, SWES application does not include construction PLUS14. Urban APPLICATION15. No matching waiver REQUESTED16. Experience with section 3 of the HUD development act of 1968NO EXPERIENCE17. Brief summary of proposed project, including scope of project and proposed outcomessouthwest economic solutions proposes to offer a 2023 youthbuild program for 80 youth with the goal of 56 completers, ages 18 to 24, who are residents of detroit, michigan. The focus of the grant will be on the hispanic population as well as those that reside in the documented ZIP codes.construction skills training will be based on the nccer and MC3 requirements, which was developed through a partnership with the construction industry and was intentionally designed as a comprehensive occupational skills training. Leveraging the IET model for integrated education and training, participant will earn the nccer, MC , and customer service credential as well as the HVAC 608. Certification includes OSHA 10, first aid CPR, and work keys. Outcomes include the following: enrollment (56 youth), placement into employment or education in 2ND quarter (80 ), placement into employment or education in the 4TH quarter (70 ), median earnings ( 4,680), credential attainment (85 ), measurable skills gain (90 ), the overall goal of the program is to provide at-risk youth with the academic and occupational training, including pre-apprenticeship opportunities, and to support them on their career path as they enter the working world.18. Priority consideration. Yes, the SWES YB program will include solar panel installation