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"Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7 is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative provides training and support to dislocated workers, new entrants in the workforce, incumbent workers, and individuals facing barriers to employment in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions.
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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities - Appalachian Regional Commission Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative, managed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) , provides enhanced training and support activities to dislocated workers, new entrants in the workforce, incumbent workers and individuals facing barriers to employment due to economic distress or structural shifts in local industries in the Appalachian, Delta and Northern Border regions.
As part of WORC, ARC partners with the Department of Labor to develop comprehensive approaches addressing economic distress and workforce development activities throughout Appalachia. Successful WORC projects draw on long-term economic growth strategies, building on bottom-up, collaborative plans maximizing economic resilience and regional strengths.
WORC’s Impact in Appalachia Since 2019, the Department of Labor has invested more than $102. 1 million in 77 projects specifically preparing displaced workers for new opportunities in 326 counties across Appalachia through WORC. Together, these investments are projected to place 18,334 workers in new or enhanced jobs in construction, healthcare, information technology and manufacturing throughout the Region.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include organizations serving communities across the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Round 7 is funded by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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