Description
The Department of Labor is seeking applicants for the Community Workforce Connections Program, which aims to provide culturally appropriate, person-centered, and relationship-focused peer workforce navigation services to individuals facing significant barriers to employment. The program will operate for 36 months, from March 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. Eligible applicants are nonprofit, community-based organizations that demonstrate established, trusted relationships with individuals from populations that face significant barriers to employment. The program will provide services such as workforce navigation, education, and training to help individuals achieve economic security.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Providing culturally appropriate services to individuals with limited English proficiency, low literacy, and disabilities
• Offering workforce navigation services, education, and training to help individuals achieve economic security
• Collaborating with community organizations and workforce partners to provide services
• Ensuring all services are free of charge to individuals receiving workforce connection services
• Maintaining secure data systems and protecting participant confidentiality