Close the GAP for non-degree holders through flexible skills development
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- ED24HDQ0G0419
- Recipient
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The Regents Of The University Of Colorado UEI SPVKK1RC2MZ3
- Awarding agency
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Economic Development Administration
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $15,500,000
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 11.039 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs
- Completion date 41% complete
- Funding
-
- $13,500,000.00 Federal
- $2,000,000.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- United States
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Activities
- 1). Establish quantum learning lab (qull) program at CNM-i to provide practical, hands-on training that blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge and helps fill quantum workforce gaps. 2). Build quantum and digital skills for tertiary and postsecondary non-degree holders, including ?learn as you earn? Opportunities. Leverage existing assets for apprenticeships and stackable credential programs. Implement mobile outreach delivery program (mobile component of quantum learning lab. 3) attract/nurture talent through expansive workforce programming. Connect elevate quantum workforce collaborative (eqwc) members with talent. Secure additional funding for elevate quantum workforce collaborative for year 3 and beyond. 4). Create pathways for rural and urban high school and non-degree holders in CO and NM to access quantum education and career pathways. Launch and scale pathways programs. Pilot capacity building programs through economic development administration (EDA) funding and elevate quantum workforce collaborative partnerships.
- Expected outcomes
- 30,000 individuals engaged in quantum information technology (QIT) pathways (training, reskilling, awareness). 25 or more groups and institutions engaged in quantum information technology upskilling, reskilling, and credentialing programs by 2029. 30 or more new instructors trained and delivering quantum technician and quantum information technology related offerings for non-degree holders. 5 novel and scalable technician training programs across the mountain west. 10 or more career fairs connecting elevate quantum workforce collaborative members to talent. $5M of new funding generated from elevate quantum workforce collaborative partnerships to support include initiatives. 30 or more high schools offering career-aligned quantum information technology curriculum (400 or more seniors/rising on pathways to quantum information technology degree, apprenticeship or internship). 300,000 students/educators reached via various channels by 2034.
- Intended beneficiaries
- Expanded and better-trained talent pools improve caliber of workforce for quantum industry employers. Current and prospective quantum industry employees, as well as current students and learners, benefit from improved educational instruction, resources, and career pathways. Non-degree holders gain access to the quantum workforce through new employer-aligned pathways.
- Subrecipient activities
- Central new mexico community college, university of new mexico, and sandia national laboratories will build out the quantum learning lab. Front range community college (frcc), fort lewis college, emily griffith technical college, and northern arizona university will develop rapid skills build training programs. Womanium will develop and deploy workforce programming. Emily griffith, front range community college, and northern arizona university will launch, pilot, and scale pathways for high school and non-degree holders entering the quantum workforce.
Subawards
| Subrecipient | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| School District 1 In The City And County Of Denver And The State Of Colorado | $728,877 | |
| Fort Lewis College | $544,763 | |
| Front Range Community College | $453,455 | |
| The Washington Institute For Stem, Entrepreneurship, And Research | $210,680 | |
| Northern Arizona University | $326,452 |
Quick answers
Who received award ED24HDQ0G0419?
ED24HDQ0G0419 was awarded to The Regents Of The University Of Colorado by Economic Development Administration (Department of Commerce) on October 1, 2024.
How much is award ED24HDQ0G0419 worth?
$15,500,000 has been obligated on ED24HDQ0G0419: $13,500,000 in federal funding and $2,000,000 in non-federal funding.
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