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Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Policy Development Center (LEAD WIOA PDC) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
This cooperative agreement funds an entity to conduct policy development and provide technical expertise to increase competitive integrated employment services, opportunities, and outcomes for individuals with disabilities across workforce systems. The center focuses on advancing economic self-sufficiency, creating career pathways, and improving data reporting on disability through WIOA programs.
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Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Policy Development Center (LEAD WIOA PDC) is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). This program aims to identify and promote the adoption of innovative and equitable evidence-based policy and practice solutions to help public and private sector employers recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities, including those from historically underserved …
RETAIN - The Retaining Employment and Talent after Injury/Illness Network is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). RETAIN focuses on Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work (SAW/RTW) strategies for individuals who acquire, or are at risk of developing, disabilities that inhibit their ability to work. The program aims to increase employment retention and labor force participation and reduce long-term work absences.
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