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Transportation
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Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board | Driving Prosperity
In southwestern Oregon, the Driving Prosperity program tackles the national truck driver shortage by bolstering the regional transportation industry. This initiative prioritizes partnerships with trucking companies like A&M Transport and Bettendorft Trucking to ensure training aligns with employer needs. Their goal is to train a significant number of new drivers…
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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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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…
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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,…
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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),…