Department of Labor Growth Opportunities Funding Announcement (Round 5)

Topics:
Correctional Education
Employment
Youth/Young Adults
Grants.gov Deadline: October 15, 2024, 11:59 pm Eastern

Department of Labor Growth Opportunities Funding Announcement (Round 5)

With this solicitation, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration seeks to prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for employment through education and training, paid work experiences, mentorship, and leadership development, and contributes to community violence intervention among youth and young adults.

The purpose of this program is to introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work and a path to equitable career opportunities. The program encompasses paid work experiences, occupational education and training in in-demand industries, leadership development, a mentorship component, and post-work experience placement into unsubsidized employment and/or education. The goals of the grant are to:

  • Help youth and young adults to increase their conflict resolution skills and develop strategies to prevent and avoid violence.
  • Introduce and prepare youth for the world of work.
  • Help youth identify career interests, attain relevant skills and gain work experience.
  • Provide income to youth, to start them on the path of earning living wages and obtaining high quality jobs and careers. 
     

Available Funding: 

$45,000,000 for 16 awardees

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