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The Department of Employment and Economic Development, through the Office of Youth Development, is seeking proposals from qualified responders to the Youth at Work Grant Program.
In awarding competitive grants, priority shall be given to programs that:
- Serve youth from communities of color and indigenous communities who are underrepresented in the workforce;
- Serve youth with disabilities;
- Provide youth with information about education and training requirements for careers in high-growth, in-demand occupations (see DEED’s Labor Market Information resources)
Additional allowable activities that may be provided by selected applicants can include:
- Provide youth with paid private sector work experiences (internships, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeships) and public service employment opportunities.
- Work-based learning and Career pathways programming focused on in-demand industries such as healthcare and information technology.
- Support youth in achieving educational goals such as earning academic/service-learning credits, high school diploma, or GED.
- Support youth with exploring, applying to, and accessing post-secondary education opportunities.
- Financial literacy, mentoring, skills building activities, and virtual trainings.
- Career awareness and exploration activities like career aptitude tests, career fairs, industry tours, job shadows, career camps.
Request for Proposals
Important Dates
An informational webinar providing an overview of the Youth at Work Competitive Grants RFP will be scheduled for a date following the release of the RFP. The webinar is not mandatory and an archived version will be made available. Check the website frequently to find out the date of the webinar if you would like to attend the live presentation.
Proposals must be received via email by no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021. Proposals must be submitted to Cory.Schmid@state.mn.us in a single PDF document. Late proposals will not be considered. DEED is not responsible for any issues related to technology.
Competitive Grants and Contracts
Find other opportunities detailed on our Competitive Grants and Contracts website.
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