This grant program focuses on preparing local residents for family-supporting jobs through career-related training, post-secondary education and other educational initiatives.

Objective: Advance the economic wellness of residents of North Central Massachusetts by increasing their access to education and effective career development initiatives.

Priorities include:

• Scholarship programs that foster career pathways
• Career exploration
• Career navigation support systems
• Work-based learning programs
• Intermediaries that connect stakeholders to career advancement resources and services

Schedule

• Application Open: April 24, 2023
• Grant information sessions: April 27 at 2 p.m. and May 3 at 10 a.m.
• Application Deadline: May 19, 2023
• Award Announcement: June 30, 2023