See notice of award, attachment 1 - terms and conditions, attachment d statement of work, abstract

This federal Project Grant award of $1,514,520.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration through the Workforce Data Quality Initiative (CFDA 17.261) program. The award was made to JF Drake State Technical College, a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) located in Huntsville, Alabama. The grant funding will support the college's efforts to enhance its state-level workforce data infrastructure and analytical capabilities over a 4-year period from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2029. This includes developing and improving longitudinal administrative databases that integrate workforce and education data to provide comprehensive insights into education and training program effectiveness, employment outcomes, and career pathway performance. The project aims to help policymakers, job seekers, and workforce development professionals make more informed decisions about education and employment strategies.