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Young Professionals 2025 Initiative RFP is sponsored by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD). The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) is soliciting proposals for funding to support employment preparation and placement programming for young adults throughout the state.
The purpose of the Young Professionals initiative is to increase career awareness and preparation while reducing youth unemployment by introducing under-represented young adults, ages 14 to 24 years old, to the world of work while providing participants and their families with income.
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Young Professionals 2025 Initiative RFP is funded by Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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