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

The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) awarded Berrien-Cass-Van Buren Workforce Development Board, Inc. (doing business as Michigan Works! Berrien-Cass-Van) a Project Grant of $3.0 million under the Reentry Employment Opportunities (REO) program (CFDA 17.270), effective July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2028. This award supports the delivery of comprehensive workforce development services to justice-involved individuals in southwest Michigan, with the objective of improving employment outcomes and reducing recidivism among returning citizens.

Under this grant, the awardee will provide an integrated array of pre- and post-release services designed to facilitate successful reintegration into the labor market. These services include occupational skills training, job readiness preparation, case management, mentoring, job placement assistance, and support in obtaining industry-recognized credentials. The program targets individuals transitioning from incarceration and those involved in the criminal justice system, leveraging the recipient's established infrastructure as a regional workforce development resource to connect participants with sustainable employment opportunities and career advancement pathways.