Workforce Pathways for Youth (Funding Opportunity)
Up to $20 million in grants are now available for national out-of-school time organizations to expand local work-based learning opportunities, job training, and career pathways for underserved youth after school and during the summer.
These demonstration grants will help these organizations partner with state or locally operated affiliate organizations to serve historically marginalized and underserved youth, ages 14 to 21.
Through partnerships with the workforce system, out-of-school time organizations introduce youth to career-related services, including work-based learning experiences and occupational skills training. They also provide paid employment opportunities that help youth gain foundational skills for success in post-secondary education and employment. The program also encourages partners across the workforce system to provide supportive services, such as transportation and emergency assistance, to address the needs of participating youth.