All proposals are due by Friday, April 21, 2023, at 5:00pm.

Audio recording of the March 24, 5 RFPs Q & A Zoom session (Zoom link)

Grant RFPs Questions & Answers
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Webinar-FAQ-03312023.pdf

1) Soft Skill Training Grant: The intent of this project is to provide opportunities for innovative soft skills trainings to individuals in low income and disadvantaged, rural communities.
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Soft-Skills-Training-Grant-FINAL.pdf

2) Transportation to Learn Grant: The intent of this project is to increase youth exposure to the benefits and opportunities, of workforce development programs, such as registered apprenticeships, and in-demand occupations.
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Transportation-To-Learn-Grant-FINAL.pdf

3) Technical Skills Development Grant: The intent of these funds is to increase the number of technical training offerings in information technology and healthcare fields statewide.
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Technical-Skills-Development-Grant-FINAL.pdf

4) Youth Outreach and Marketing Development Grant: The intent of this project is to develop and implement outreach programs to engage and inspire high school students to pursue education, training, and careers in the skilled trades.
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Youth-Outreach-and-Marketing-Development-Grant-FINAL.pdf

5) Supplemental Workforce Development Training Opportunity Grant: The intent of these funds is to increase the number of participants in workforce development training activities statewide, with a specific focus in work-based learning activities. Corrected 03/21/2023
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Supplemental-Workforce-Development-Training-Opportunity-Grant-FINAL.pdf

6) Budget Template for RFPs
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/Budget-Template-for-RFP-03312023.xlsx

Virginia Hiring Events: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/find-a-job/job-fairs

Small supply chain partners of businesses forced to close under Executive Order 53 or 55 as well as businesses that received CARES Act funding are now eligible to receive a $10,000 Rebuild VA grant.

Take the GED test for free! Visit the website or call the GED Helpline phone number (877-376-9433) which will connect you to a local program.

This grant program provides a pay-for-performance model for funding noncredit workforce training that leads to a credential in a high demand field.