Opening Career Pathways: Developing Sector Strategies to Position Low-Income Youth for Careers in High-Demand Sectors
YouthBuild USA
- Program Education
- Program Area Success Beyond High School
- Grant Amount $200,000
- Grant Period April 1, 2011–June 30, 2012
- Location Roxbury, MA, United States
- Geographic Focus United States
About this grant
This grant will provide support to YouthBuild USA for the Opening Career Pathways project. In an effort to align education and sectoral workforce preparation strategies, YouthBuild has identified, strengthened, and disseminated effective career development strategies that provide students in its network with access to postsecondary education and economically viable career opportunities. Support will enable the grantee to advance its education and sectoral workforce efforts by working with and deepening partnerships in the construction and healthcare industry sectors, mapping opportunities and potential career ladders in two additional industry sectors, and developing a cadre of sector leaders within the network.