Purpose of of the project - america works of tennessee, INC. (AWTN) is a proud member of the america works network of companies (AW network)

Since its inception in 1984, the AW network has been a trailblazer in workforce development, distinguished as the first private, performance-based company dedicated to moving public assistance recipients into sustainable employment. The AW network has empowered over two million individuals from low-income and underserved backgrounds to achieve self-sufficiency through meaningful employment. In alignment with the department of labors goal, AWTN is committed to expediting the reintegration of homeless and formerly incarcerated veterans into the workforce. Awitn never turns a veteran away, screening individuals for all of its additional programs if the veteran does not qualify for hvrp. Awtns mission is to lift veterans out of poverty through sustainable, long-term employment. Activities to be funded by the grant - intake and orientation, individual assessments, employment readiness trainings, case management services, job placement, and retention services. Intended beneficiaries of the project - homeless and housing insecure veterans. Expected outcomes of the project -average hourly wage at placement: $18.50 placement rate overall (rate employment exited): 72.2% cost per placement: $6,730.77 percent of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment in the second quarter after exit from the program: 61.1% percent of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment in the fourth quarter after exit from the program: 38.9% median quarterly earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment in the second quarter after exit from the program: $7,213. Key partnerships - AWTN maintains strong partnerships with a diverse network of organizations to provide seamless outreach, recruitment, and wraparound support for veterans facing employment barriers. Collaborating with american job centers (AJCS), AWTN ensures 100% of veterans are enrolled in employment services, with access to wagner-peyser and wioa-title I programs for additional training. Partnerships with HUD coordinated entry, VA hospitals, HUD-vash, ssvf providers, memphis housing authority, and local shelters help veterans secure emergency, transitional, and permanent housing. AWTN works with penal institutions, reentry organizations, and halfway houses to facilitate pre-release employment planning and post-release connections to hvrp services. Through alliances with unite US, cocs, and community-based organizations, AWTN streamlines referrals for essential services, including healthcare, transportation, childcare, and financial assistance. AWTN works closely with the local workforce development board (LWDB) to leverage employer relationships and ensure outreach efforts align with local hiring needs.