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Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees | Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) received a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish the “Florida Gulf Coast University Southwest Florida Equitable Jobs Pipeline.” This program targets four key industries crucial to the region’s economy: healthcare, manufacturing, education, and transportation/distribution/logistics. With a focus on equity, FGCU will…
Nevadaworks | Northern Nevada Equity in Employment Project

This article describes a workforce development project by Nevadaworks, a workforce board in northern Nevada. The project aims to create a system to connect workers with jobs in four key industries: manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, and transportation/logistics. To achieve this, they are collaborating with major companies like Tesla and Fulcrum…
Office of Workforce Strategy | Strengthening Sectoral Partnerships Initiative

The Strengthening Sectoral Partnerships Initiative (SSPI), funded by the Good Jobs Challenge, tackles workforce development in Connecticut. It focuses on training and placing individuals, especially those from underserved communities, into high-demand jobs across four key sectors: manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, and biomedicine. SSPI utilizes a statewide approach, partnering with various…
Birmingham Region Health Partnership | City of Birmingham

The City of Birmingham was awarded a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to establish the Birmingham Region Health Partnership. This program aims to address the healthcare workforce depletion caused by the pandemic and strengthen Birmingham’s economy. The partnership will focus on building a pipeline of skilled healthcare…
Quadra-Regional Workforce Alliance | City of Springfield

The City of Springfield, Missouri aims to address workforce needs in healthcare, transportation, and education through the Quadra-Regional Workforce Alliance. Funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), this program offers training opportunities to build a skilled workforce. Partnering with established organizations like Truck Dynasty Driving Academy, Missouri State University,…
The Healthcare Collaborative | Investing in Apprenticeships to Expand the Pool of Nurses for Vermont Hospitals

Vermont hospitals are facing a nursing shortage. An apprenticeship program is designed to address this issue by training current healthcare workers to become nurses. The program is financially supported by the hospitals and the federal government. Hospitals participating in the program are optimistic that the apprenticeship program will be a…
South Carolina Student Loan | Employment Outcomes at the Center of Talent Finance

The South Carolina Student Loan (SCSL) designed a new program called BOLD to address student loan debt and employment outcomes. BOLD offers loans to students with weak credit scores who are pursuing nursing degrees. Employers agree to repay a portion of the loans if the graduates work for them for…
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital | REINVEST

Residents of rural central Texas face challenges in securing good jobs due to limited education, lack of internet access, and economic downturns like a recent coal mine closure. To address this, a Good Jobs Challenge project will establish two regional workforce development partnerships led by Workforce Network, Inc. One partnership…
Charleston Chamber Foundation

The Charleston Chamber Foundation, through the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, received funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for their Lowcountry Healthcare Careers Collaborative. This initiative aims to bridge the gap in healthcare employment by providing training programs for a diverse workforce. The program specifically focuses on populations…
Center for Houston’s Future | Enabling Business Engagement in Health Equity

Houston’s Future, a forward-thinking initiative, leverages healthcare to build a sustainable city. Their multi-pronged approach tackles current and future challenges. Recognizing the growing health risks linked to climate change, they address issues like heatstroke and mosquito-borne illnesses through proposed solutions like patient care protocols, healthcare professional training, and advocating for…