Training to Work 3 – Adult Reentry
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U. S. Department of Labor (DOL, or the Department, or we), announces the availability of approximately $27 million in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and the Second Chance Act of 2007 for Training to Work 3 – Adult Reentry
(T2W3).This Training to Work 3 – Adult Reentry (T2W3) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) provides the opportunity for organizations to develop and implement career pathways programs in demand sectors and occupations for men and women, including veterans, and people with disabilities, who are at least 18 years old and who are enrolled in work release programs (WRP).
Additionally, grantees must provide a strategy to prioritize services to veterans that are in these WRPs.
Career pathways are frameworks that help to define and map out a sequence of education, training and workforce skills training resulting in skilled workers that meet employers’ needs.
Career pathways link and coordinate education and training services in ways that enable workers to attain necessary credentials and, ultimately, employment.
T2W3 is aligned with the Department’s goal to make our Federal employment and training programs more job-driven.Department of Labor Appropriations Act.
Additionally, grantees must provide a strategy to prioritize services to veterans that are in these WRPs.
Career pathways are frameworks that help to define and map out a sequence of education, training and workforce skills training resulting in skilled workers that meet employers’ needs.
Career pathways link and coordinate education and training services in ways that enable workers to attain necessary credentials and, ultimately, employment.
T2W3 is aligned with the Department’s goal to make our Federal employment and training programs more job-driven.Department of Labor Appropriations Act.
Agency: Department of Labor
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $27,000,000
Office: Employment and Training Administration
Estimated Funding: $27,000,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Nonprofit Organization with IRS 501(c)(3) Status.
Proof of 501(c)(3) status should be included as an attachment to the application (see Section IV.B.4 for more information).
Applicants must also be located in an urbanized area or urban cluster, as defined by the U. S. Census Bureau.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Brinda RugglesGrants Management Specialists
Agency Email Description:
T2W3@dol.gov
Agency Email:
T2W3@dol.gov
Date Posted:
2015-03-24
Application Due Date:
2015-05-01
Archive Date:
2015-05-31
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