Address challenges faced by former service members of the u.s armed forces who are separated, retired, or discharged, as well as their spouses, by providing comprehensive transitional assistance,…

This $339,109.54 Project Grant was awarded by the Veterans Benefits Administration under the Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program (CFDA 64.058) to the Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board, Inc. The grant funding will be used to provide comprehensive transitional assistance, including career readiness workshops, skills assessments, resume development, interview preparation, and job placement support, specifically tailored to the unique needs of veterans and their spouses in the local workforce development area. The one-year performance period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. The primary goal is to help recently separated, retired, or discharged service members and their spouses overcome employment and financial challenges by connecting them with workforce development resources and training opportunities in high-demand industries.

Address challenges faced by former service members of the u.s armed forces who are separated, retired, or discharged, as well as their spouses, by providing comprehensive transitional assistance, including career readiness workshops, activities, and access to support services, specifically tailored to the unique needs of veterans and their spouses in the local WDA.