Abstract: greater new orleans infrastructure partnershipoverviewlead applicant organization name: delgado community collegeproject title name and purpose: greater new orleans infrastructure…

Abstract: greater new orleans infrastructure partnershipoverviewlead applicant organization name: delgado community collegeproject title name and purpose: greater new orleans infrastructure partnership: bridging the representation GAP in infrastructure-related careerstotal funding requested: $5,750,000TYPE of applicant: consortiumindustry sector(s): infrastructure (subsectors: construction, energy, and transportation logistics)geographic area served: greater new orleanstotal estimated number of participants: 915SCC partnershipinstitution consortium partnersnorthshore technical community collegetwo-yearnunez community collegetwo-yearriver parishes community collegetwo-yearsector convenergreater new orleans development foundationinfrastructureemployer partnersport of new orleansinfrastructure (transportation logistics subsector)entergy louisianainfrastructure (energy subsector)laitraminfrastructure (construction subsector)workforce development system partner(s)first planning district workforce development board (TRI-parish works)workforce development boardjefferson workforce connectionworkforce development boardnew orleans workforce development board (new orleans mayors office of workforce development)workforce development boardworker organization(s), labor-management partnership(s), or labor union(s)boilermakers local union 37LABOR unioncommunity-based organization(s)louisiana parole projectre-entry community-based organizationunited way of southeast louisianacommunity non-profithispanic chamber of louisianatarget demographic chamber of commerceproject informationkey equity GAP(s) to be addressed: the GNO infrastructure partnership aims to better align representation in targeted occupations by removing access barriers to program enrollment, program completion, and employment for minority students so they can benefit equitably from recent infrastructure investments.occupation(s) targeted for good jobs: bus and truck mechanics career pathways program(s) to be enhanced:industry-recognized credential(s) to be awarded:CTC in automotive technology CTS in automotive technology, associate of applied science in automotive technology process technology support technician CTS in process technology technical diploma in process technology associate of applied science in process technology associate of applied science in proces technology-fast track CTS in industrial maintenance technology technical diploma in industrial maintenance technology associate of applied science in industrial maintenance technologysummary of program activities:the GNO infrastructure partnership aims to narrow the representation GAP in infrastructure-related careers in southeast louisiana by bringing together four community colleges, a region-wide sector convenor, and three workforce development boards in an unprecedented collaborative effort. Through this partnership, students and graduates of targeted career pathway programs will be able to betteraccess good jobs by maximizing their potential wioa funding, receiving referrals for wraparound support, and participating in career pathways that confer relevant industry-based credentials validate by employer partners. Subrecipient activities (if applicable):the greater new orleans development foundation will serve as the sector convenor, project manager, and data aggregator. As the projects workforce system partners, TRI-parish works, jefferson workforce connection, and new orleans mayors office of workforce development will support the GNO infrastructure partnership by assessing potential candidates to ensure a match between the individuals needs and the objectives of the targeted programs through existing client intake processes. Public contact informationpoint of contact: barbara waiters phone number: (504) 762-3023EMAIL address