The purpose of worc round 6 is to increase access to stable, high-quality, family-sustaining jobs for workers in the appalachian, delta, and northern border regions, including those in critical…

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded a $3,000,000 Project Grant under the WIOA Dislocated Worker National Reserve Demonstration Grants program (CFDA 17.280) to Catalyst Connection, a non-profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The purpose of this 3-year grant, awarded on Sep 30, 2024, is to increase access to stable, high-quality, family-sustaining jobs for workers in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions, including in critical sectors such as infrastructure and clean energy. Allowable grant activities include workforce training, career services, supportive services, employer services, strategic planning, and equipment/renovation. Catalyst Connection plans to serve eligible participants including new workforce entrants, dislocated workers, and incumbent workers, with a focus on historically marginalized populations. The organization may partner with subrecipients and leverage American Job Centers to deliver these services across the targeted regions.

Activities

Allowable project activities for worc round 6 grant award recipients include workforce training activities and career services, supportive services, employer services, strategic planning activities, and equipment and renovation purchases.deliverables:worc round 6 grant award recipients identify the total number of eligible participants projected to be enrolled during the period of performance, and the total number of eligible participants projected to enter good jobs or obtain new or enhanced employment as a result of the project.see notice of award, terms and conditions, attachment d, statement of work, abstractintended beneficiary(IES):eligible participants for worc round 6 grant awards include: 1) new entrants to the workforce: for the purposes of this FOA, the category of new entrants to the workforce refers to those who have never worked before or who have been out of the workforce for a long enough time to make IT as if they are entering the workforce for the first time 2) dislocated workers: for the purposes of this FOA, this term refers to the definition found at section 3(15) of wioa and 3) incumbent workers: for the purposes of this FOA, this term refers to individuals who are employed but need employment and training services to secure full-time employment, advance in their careers, or retain their employment. Within these eligible participant categories (new entrants, dislocated workers, and incumbent workers), applicants must prioritize historically marginalized populations and communities within the local or regional economic area served by the grant, including women, people of color, justice-involved individuals, individuals with disabilities, veterans, individuals with limited english proficiency, individuals with a history of substance dependency or other behavioral health conditions, or other populations who will benefit from improved job quality and career advancement opportunities.

Subrecipient activities

Worc round 6 grant award recipients may partner with subrecipients as well as provide services through american job centers within the area covered by the grant as appropriate.