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Good Jobs Challenge is sponsored by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Good Jobs Challenge supports regional workforce training systems in designing and implementing activities for established sectoral partnerships that meet the existing and emerging skills needs of employers and that train and place program participants into good jobs. This program helps grow regional economies and their associated workforces.
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Create a Website Account- Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. 3. Workforce & Economic Vitality The Good Jobs Challenge grant from the Economic Development Administration, provides, short-term job training in the areas of healthcare, transportation & logistics and paraprofessional education services, and is currently accepting enrollments.
We have training providers throughout Missouri ready to help you achieve your career goals. The grant establishes the creation of a Regional Workforce Alliance which is comprised of five workforce regions encompassing approximately 58 counties in southern and central Missouri.
The grant targets unemployed, underemployed or incumbent workers within the designated service area focusing on historically underserved populations to provide job training and placement. ## Fill out an application form here.
## **ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS** **Must reside in the grant service area (shown below)** **Priority of Service given to:** * Underemployed or incumbent workers in low-skilled jobs * Individuals in recovery * Justice involved individuals * Historically underserved populations and areas * Individuals with disabilities * Individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) * Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) * Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) For more information on the Good Jobs Challenge, email us at goodjobs@springfieldmo.
gov. ## The Good Jobs Challenge includes a 58-county service area in central and southern Missouri 1. Workforce & Employment Data 3. Green for Greene[](https://www.
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Green for Greene: How It All Began * Start a Development Project * Workforce Development Board * Commercial Loan Program 840 N. Boonville Ave. , 2nd Floor 2.
**Workforce Development/Missouri Job Centers** 1660 N. Campbell Ave. , Springfield, MO 65803 **O'Reilly Center for Hope Satellite Location:** 1518 E.
Dale St. , Springfield, MO 65803 2720 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy. , Ste.
B, Missouri Job Center-Ozark Region is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Missouri TTY User: 1-800-735-2966 or 711 for Relay Missouri.
Click here for EEO contact and information. The Missouri Job Center-Ozark Region and Department of Workforce Development are part of the City of Springfield organization. Click here for the Babel Notice.
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Regional Demographic Data 5. City of Springfield Development Project Facilitator 6. Missouri Business Portal 7.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Regional partnerships, which can include nonprofits, that train workers for high-quality, in-demand jobs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 million total (previous funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Good Jobs Challenge is funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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