Local Workforce Boards to Serve as Fiscal Agents for Next Gen Industry Partnership Grants
Governor Tom Wolf recently announced $30 million in grants available through PAsmart, a workforce development initiative to help job seekers connect with employment and training opportunities. The grants focus on K-12 computer science, STEM education, and industry partnerships.
Local workforce development boards, including Partner4Work, will serve as fiscal agents for up to $4.6 million in Next Generation Industry Partnership grants across the commonwealth. Through this program, employers from the same industry and region, along with economic development organizations, workforce development boards, and community-based providers form public-private partnerships to focus on worker training.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) for Next Generation Industry Partnerships grants is posted online. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, post-secondary education providers, industry associations, labor organizations, and others. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, December 14, 2018.
Nationally recognized for innovation, Partner4Work delivers workforce solutions for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County to ensure the current and future needs of businesses and job seekers are met. As stewards of more than $25 million in public and private workforce funds, Partner4Work oversees and funds workforce programs for adults, dislocated workers, and youth; educates the community through robust labor market analytics; and implements innovative solutions to the region's systemic workforce challenges. Partner4Work bridges the gap between people looking for work and companies in need of talent. More information is available at www.partner4work.org.