Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program Request for Grant Applications for State Fiscal Year 2019

Public Notice:
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program Request for Grant Applications for State Fiscal Year 2019

The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training Services requests grant applications for projects designed to help disadvantaged and disconnected youth ages 14-24 access employment, education, training, and support services needed to compete in today’s global economy.  

WIOA Youth projects include activities leading to the attainment of secondary school diploma or equivalent; prepares youth for postsecondary education; provides youth occupational, academic or registered apprenticeship training opportunities that lead to the attainment of an industry recognized credential; prepares youth for unsubsidized employment opportunities; and creates connections to employers for work in priority industries and in-demand occupations. 
 
Non-profit or for-profit organizations, school districts, educators, industry trainers, employers, community services agencies, Alaska Native Organizations, and other organizations with the capacity to provide the services identified in this Request for Grant Applications, are encouraged to apply. 

The attached Request for Grant Applications (RGA) includes additional detailed information regarding this solicitation. 

Two teleconferences will be held to answer questions about the WIOA Youth program, this RGA, and the application process. 

Teleconference I          March 22, 2018            Time: 10:00 am
Teleconference II         April 03, 2018               Time: 02:00 pm
Conference Telephone: 1-888-354-0094
Conference ID: 7345413#

The deadline for submission of grant applications is, April 27, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. 

Questions about this solicitation should be directed to:
Shane Bannarbie, Program Coordinator
shane.bannarbie@alaska.gov
(907) 269-4551