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Fresno County Economic Development Corporation | Built 4 Scale
The Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) was awarded a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for their “Built 4 Scale” program. This initiative targets workforce development in four key growth sectors: professional and financial services, transportation, distribution, and logistics, manufacturing, and building and construction. By collaborating with…
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North Central New Mexico Economic Development District | (WIN)
The Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network (WIN) aims to connect under-represented individuals with high-paying jobs in healthcare and construction. Focused on helping Latino, Indigenous, formerly incarcerated people, and those recovering from substance abuse, WIN offers training programs and partnerships to ease entry into these sectors. In healthcare, WIN collaborates…
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Philadelphia Works, Inc
Philadelphia Works, a non-profit focused on workforce development, is launching a multi-pronged initiative to create career pathways in high-demand fields for underserved communities. Three key sectors – healthcare, energy, and building & construction – will benefit from this program. Within healthcare, The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, known for its 97%…
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Arvada Chamber | B.O.L.D. Talent Transformation
The Arvada Chamber’s B.O.L.D. Talent Transformation program tackles the community’s skills gap by connecting underserved populations with high-paying careers in healthcare and construction. Collaboration is key to their success. In healthcare, they partner with Santa Fe Community College to mirror Arizona’s proven model, offering streamlined pathways to clinical training at…
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NYC Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development | NY Human Resources Administration
New York City’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) is using an EDA grant to bolster the city’s construction and logistics workforce. They’ll target low-income residents receiving public assistance to connect them with training and job placement programs in these sectors. Partnering with unions and the City University of New York (CUNY),…
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Sacramento Building a Thriving Construction Ecosystem
The Promise to Career scholarship program, designed to address the construction industry’s skilled labor shortage, exemplifies a successful application of Talent Pipeline Management (TPM). This Sacramento region initiative, spearheaded by partners like the Sacramento Building Trades Union and the California Construction Industry Coalition, focuses on attracting and empowering a diverse…
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UnidosUS
UnidosUS (UUS), a leading Latino civil rights organization, is launching a two-pronged workforce development initiative focused on empowering Latino communities. In Puerto Rico, UUS will collaborate with the local career center to train residents for high-demand construction and aerospace jobs. This program targets roles like pipefitter, electrician, and aircraft mechanic,…
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Lakota Funds | Building Jobs, Building Homes
Lakota Funds, a community development financial institution on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, is addressing a severe housing shortage and lack of skilled construction workers. Awarded a grant by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), their “Building Jobs, Building Homes” project offers training programs in construction trades and certifications…