AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E...
Department of Labor
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AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK EXPERIENCES, PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLED TRAINING IN IN-DEMAND INDUSTRIES SUCH AS CONSTRUCTION, AND HEALTH, AND PROVIDE MENTORSHIP, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL STRENGTHEN THEIR OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES. ACTIVITIES PERFORMED THE PROGRAM COMPONENTS ARE OCCUPATIONAL SKILLED TRAINING, PAID WORK EXPERIENCE, EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER SERVICES, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, EDUCATION, SUPPORTIVE SERVICE, AND FOLLOW-UP. OCCUPATIONAL SKILLED TRAINING WILL CONSIST OF ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING, CONSTRUCTION THEORY FOR THE OBTAINMENT OF CERTIFICATIONS. THE ON-SITE TRAINING WILL OCCUR AT GJA, AND EMPLOYER PARTNERS WORK SITES. PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL IN THE ADVANCED OCCUPATIONAL SKILLED CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AT CCAC. THE CERTIFICATE SKILLED TRAINING AT CCAC IS WELDING, PLUMBING, AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY. FOR HEALTH, PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE CNA TRAINING FROM CCAC. THE TRAINING IS 24 DAYS WHERE THEY EARN A CNA CERTIFICATION. EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER SERVICES SUCH AS JOB PREPARATION, CAREER EXPLORATION, WORK READINESS, ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO EXPLORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC WORKFORCE CHALLENGES AND BARRIERS FACED BY YOUTH OFFENDERS TO PREPARE THEM FOR JOBS. LEADERSHIP TRAINING WILL BE PROMOTED IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM AND CAPTURES THE UNDERLYING PRINCIPLE THAT PARTICIPANTS ARE OUR FUTURE LEADERS. MENTORSHIP WILL BE PROVIDED; SERVICE OF MENTORS IS THE BACKBONE OF THE PROGRAM TO YOUTH. THEY CAN HELP YOUTH AS THEY GO THROUGH CHALLENGING LIFE TRANSITIONS, INCLUDING DEALING WITH STRESSFUL CHANGES AT HOME, RE-ENTRY FROM THE SYSTEM, OR TO ADULTHOOD. THE STRUCTURE OF THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS ONE YEAR DURATION, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, AND SCREENING, TRAINING, AND ON-GOING SUPPORT OF MENTORS. SELECTION OF MENTORS WILL CONSIST OF CARING ADULTS OR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE LIVE INCARCERATION AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE EXPERIENCES. PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL/GED PREPARATION. THEY WILL ALSO RECEIVE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION INFORMATION FROM CCAC. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IS A STRONG FEATURE THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM SO THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN MASTER SUCCESS WHILE THEY ARE IN COLLEGE. GROWTH FOCUSED CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, FOLLOW-UP, AND RETENTION WILL BE PROVIDED TO HELP YOUTH MASTER SUCCESS IN COMPLETING THE PROGRAM AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT OR ADVANCE TRAINING. DELIVERABLES 70% EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT RATE FOR SECOND QUARTER AFTER EXIT; 60% EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT RATE FOURTH QUARTER AFTER EXIT; $5,750 MEDIAN EARNINGS SECOND QUARTER AFTER EXIT; 50% CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT; 70% MEASURABLE SKILL GAINS. INTENDED BENEFICIARY YOUTH, THE COMMUNITIES, PARENTS, SCHOOLS, ETC. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES N/A
Grant Summary
AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E... is a Department of Labor grant providing up to $1.6M for nonprofit, university, small business. Applications are due 2026-12-31 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $1.6M
2026-12-31
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E... from Department of Labor, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Labor before the deadline.
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AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E...: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E...?
AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E... is offered by Department of Labor and is generally open to nonprofit, university, small business, municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E... provide?
AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E... provides up to $1.6M per award from Department of Labor. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E... deadline?
Applications for AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E... are due 2026-12-31 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Labor, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E...?
To apply for AWARD PURPOSE TO PREPARE JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS, 18 TO 24 YEARS, FOR THE WORLD OF WORK WITH PAID WORK E..., confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Labor.