U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES REINTEGRATION OF EX-OFFENDERS ADULT PROGRAM GRANTS February 28, 2011
Posted by FairSentencing in : Current News , trackbackThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) recently announced the availability of approximately $11.7 million in grant funds to support pre- and post-release services for recently released individuals returning to high-poverty, high-crime communities. Services that can be provided under this grant include job training and employment preparation, mentoring, and assistance connecting recently released individuals to programs and supports, including housing, and substance abuse and mental health treatment. The grant stipulates that recipients will develop employment for in-demand occupations, including “green” jobs. The application deadline is March 17, 2011. To download the solicitation for this grant, click here.
To learn more about employment and reentry, please see the National Reentry Resource Center’s Employment and Education Frequently Asked Questions.
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