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

The Employment Opportunity & Training Center, operating as Outreach - Center For Community Resources, received a $250,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending program (CFDA 17.289), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. This award supports workforce development and community enhancement initiatives designed to address local economic development needs in Pennsylvania, with particular focus on underserved populations in the Appalachian region.

As a non-profit organization based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the awardee specializes in delivering community-based social services and workforce development programming. The funded project will support employment-related activities including job training, career services, and economic revitalization efforts. Given the organization's established track record in administering workforce development grants and community-focused programming, including prior initiatives funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services, this award enables continued expansion of targeted assistance programs aimed at improving economic opportunities and skill development for vulnerable populations.