The University of Rhode Island Research Foundation (URI Research Foundation) received a $2,908,156 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration under the Reentry Employment Opportunities (CFDA 17.270) program. The funding supports the URI Research Foundation's delivery of comprehensive workforce development services for justice-involved individuals, including pre- and post-release occupational skills training, job readiness preparation, case management, mentoring, and placement assistance. Key goals are to improve employment outcomes and reduce recidivism by connecting participants to in-demand industries and providing industry-recognized credentials to facilitate successful reintegration into their communities. As a subrecipient, the URI Research Foundation has also executed similar career awareness and job training initiatives under other prime federal grants. The award period runs from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2027.
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