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Road to Careers Grant Program is sponsored by Maryland Department of Labor. This grant initiative expands opportunities for Marylanders seeking careers in the skilled trades within the transportation, transit, and construction industries.
It integrates high-quality skills training with comprehensive supportive services tailored to these sectors and is designed to assist individuals who face barriers to employment, including those who are low-income, justice-involved, English language learners, and youth who have aged out of foster care.
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Road to Careers - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning Accessibility Information Road to Careers - Workforce Development & Adult Learning Under Governor Moore’s leadership, Maryland’s Labor and Transportation departments have launched the Road to Careers grant program, a $24M initiative to increase skilled workers in the transportation construction sector.
This program uses Registered Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, and Integrated Education and Training models to prepare job seekers for careers such as skilled trade workers, equipment operators, and welders. To ensure equity, grantee organizations will provide holistic support, including help with transportation, childcare costs, access to mental health support, and necessary employment tools. Who can Receive Grant Funding?
Maryland Department of Labor has released $8M for Road to Careers. Awards are capped at $500,000 and the period of performance is 36 months.
The following entities are encouraged to apply: Local Workforce Development Areas Community-based Organizations Workforce Training Providers Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors Adult Education Providers Organizations serving immigrants and refugees Other entities, as deemed allowable by the Maryland Department of Labor Road to Careers is designed to expand opportunities to Marylanders who want to pursue a career in the skilled trades but may need extra support to get started on the path to success.
The initiative is meant to support individuals who, though facing barriers to employment and significant challenges, aspire to pursue higher wages and family sustaining occupations. For additional information about the Road to Careers Program, contact [email protected] Road to Careers- Application Training Program Information for Job Seekers ensures HTML content is downloaded and parsed first.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: A diverse range of training providers across the state. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000 (total of $4 million available). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Road to Careers Grant Program are due January 8, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Road to Careers Grant Program is funded by Maryland Department of Labor. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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