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Workforce Pathways for Youth (WPY) program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The WPY program expands job training and workforce activities for youth, including soft-skill development, career exploration, job readiness and certification, summer jobs, year-round job opportunities, and apprenticeships in out-of-school time organizations.
It encourages partnerships between out-of-school time organizations, local workforce boards, and youth-serving organizations.
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The program allows out-of-school time organizations to partner with local workforce boards and youth-serving organizations, bridging the gap between their existing activities and the need to expose youth to career-related services to better prepare them to enter the workforce.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Out-of-school time organizations nationwide that partner with local workforce boards and youth-serving organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Workforce Pathways for Youth (WPY) program is funded by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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