The Valdosta Housing Authority (VHA) has been awarded a $239,250 Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Public and Indian Housing Office. This 3-year grant, with a start date of June 1, 2024 and an end date of May 31, 2027, will support VHA's efforts to increase employment and earnings for public housing residents in Valdosta, Georgia through comprehensive workforce development services.
The Jobs-Plus Pilot Initiative program focuses on delivering a holistic approach to employment support, including work readiness training, job placement assistance, educational advancement, technology skills training, and financial literacy education. By providing these services, the program aims to address poverty among public housing residents and enable them to achieve greater economic self-sufficiency. As a local public housing authority, VHA will leverage this federal grant funding to implement tailored, community-based strategies that increase employment outcomes for its residents.
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