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 two apprenticeship programs are implemented designed to prepare participants for careers in nursing. Two local healthcare employers support career pathways to promote opportunities for earn and learn apprenticeships and paid technical college tuition in service of high-quality employment outcomes for youth. Deliverables enroll a minimum of 220 economically disadvantaged youth of color ages, 16-24, into pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeships programs that will lead to 160 anticipated participants gaining employment as licensed practical nurses (LPN). Intended beneficiary economically disadvantaged youth of color, ages 16-24. Subrecipient activities the recipient does not intend to subaward funds.