The purpose of this grant opportunity is to create economic mobility, address historic inequities for marginalized communities of color and other underserved and underrepresented communities, and…

The purpose of this grant opportunity is to create economic mobility, address historic inequities for marginalized communities of color and other underserved and underrepresented communities, and produce high-quality employment for workers who reside in the appalachian and delta regions, enabling them to remain and thrive in these communities. Activities performed internship or apprenticeship programs established with local businesses & new & existing industry partners, basic literacy programs for educational advancement, computer literacy program for excellence in a digital world deliverables 250 participants to be enrolled of which at least 100 will achieve new employment. Intended beneficiary african american, new workforce entrants, incumbent workers, formerly incarcerated, female or have limited english proficiency. Subrecipient activities the recipient does not intend to subaward funds.