Answer: Applicants should identify a specific target occupation in their region and provide evidence from a minimum of two employer partners that have current vacancies and are interested in using this program to fill said vacancies. The proposed training program must address the entry level requirements of the employer partners. Question: Are HiSet/GED required? Answer: The need for GED or credentials should be discussed with potential employer partners and whether or not that is something they require for the anticipated vacancies. 10/18/18 Question: Are you able to tell me anything about the origin of the grant funding? If state funding, what is the appropriation #? I ask so that I might look into whether or not these dollars are earmarked for federal match and if they might qualify for SNAP E&T reimbursement. Answer: The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program is an initiative of Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta in support of Governor Baker’s effort to improve workforce outcomes among individuals returning to their communities after incarceration (i.e. returning citizens). This state-funded initiative is administered by Commonwealth Corporation on behalf of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. This grant program is funded through a General Appropriation Act in the Fiscal Year 2019 State Budget (7003-0150) 10/18/18 Question: Do I understand that we have to apply for "funds"? Answer: Commonwealth Corporation is seeking applications from partnerships that have demonstrated experience, success and current capacity in providing occupationally-focused training and placement programs for returning citizens and can provide services immediately upon grant award. Question: How will we know how much we need per person? Answer: $450,000 is available for this grant program. Applicants may not request more than $112,500. Funds may be used for costs associated with delivering training and placement activities, and other services to prepare participants transitioning from a department of correction or house of corrections facility, for success in the targeted occupation(s), to optimize opportunities for participant learning and career development, and to achieve placement for participants. Funds may be used to support the following: Outreach, recruitment, assessment and selection Support services needed to ensure participants’ success, such as transportation, child care, text books, uniforms and tools Training delivery, including classroom and formal on-the-job training Stipends for participating in training and work experience Staff time for partnership and program coordination, job development, case management and data entry
Answer: Applicants should identify a specific target occupation in their region and provide evidence from a minimum of two employer partners that have current vacancies and are interested in using this program to fill said vacancies. The proposed training program must address the entry level requirements of the employer partners. Question: Are HiSet/GED required? Answer: The need for GED or credentials should be discussed with potential employer partners and whether or not that is something they require for the anticipated vacancies. 10/18/18 Question: Are you able to tell me anything about the origin of the grant funding? If state funding, what is the appropriation #? I ask so that I might look into whether or not these dollars are earmarked for federal match and if they might qualify for SNAP E&T reimbursement. Answer: The Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program is an initiative of Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Rosalin Acosta in support of Governor Baker’s effort to improve workforce outcomes among individuals returning to their communities after incarceration (i.e. returning citizens). This state-funded initiative is administered by Commonwealth Corporation on behalf of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. This grant program is funded through a General Appropriation Act in the Fiscal Year 2019 State Budget (7003-0150) 10/18/18 Question: Do I understand that we have to apply for "funds"? Answer: Commonwealth Corporation is seeking applications from partnerships that have demonstrated experience, success and current capacity in providing occupationally-focused training and placement programs for returning citizens and can provide services immediately upon grant award. Question: How will we know how much we need per person? Answer: $450,000 is available for this grant program. Applicants may not request more than $112,500. Funds may be used for costs associated with delivering training and placement activities, and other services to prepare participants transitioning from a department of correction or house of corrections facility, for success in the targeted occupation(s), to optimize opportunities for participant learning and career development, and to achieve placement for participants. Funds may be used to support the following: Outreach, recruitment, assessment and selection Support services needed to ensure participants’ success, such as transportation, child care, text books, uniforms and tools Training delivery, including classroom and formal on-the-job training Stipends for participating in training and work experience Staff time for partnership and program coordination, job development, case management and data entry
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