Catalyst Connection

Program Purpose Awardthe Purpose of This Program Is to Provide Technical Assistance (TA) to Employers and Labor Unions to Encourage the Employment of Women in Registered Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations Within the Advanced Manufacturing (AM) Sector. Through This Ta, We Will Prepare Manufacturing Employers to Be More Inclusive in Their Hiring Practices and to Prepare Women for Careers in Am.activities to Be PERFORMED1.EMPLOYER Education and Resources: Provide Comprehensive Employer Education on the Benefits of Diverse Workforces, Best Practices, and Reducing Microaggressions and Harassment. Develop a Strategic Implementation Guide Focusing on Women in AM.2.TRAINING Programs: Expand and Enhance Pre-apprenticeship Programs (PAPS) and Registered Apprenticeship (RA) Programs for Women and Develop an Introduction to Manufacturing Program for High School GIRLS.3.EMPLOYER of Choice: Assist Manufacturers in Building an Employer of Choice Reputation With a Focus on Increasing Womens Employment in AM.4.LEADERSHIP Training: Augment Apprenticeship Training With Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Tailored Specifically for Women Through the Trailblaizehers PROGRAM.5.SUPPORT Networks: Expand Support Groups and Networks for Women in Am and Develop a Comprehensive Toolkit Specifically for Womens Career ADVANCEMENT.6.SUPPORTIVE Services: Leverage Existing Networks Focusing on Childcare and Transportation for Women and Develop Strategies to Enhance These SUPPORTS.7.TARGETED Outreach: Conduct Targeted Outreach to Engage Women From Historically Underrepresented Communities.deliverables Expected Outcomeenroll and Complete Training for 30 Women in Pre-apprenticeship Programs, 40 in Registered Apprenticeship Programs, and 50 in Other Skills Training Programs.serve 40 Women From Underrepresented Communities.conduct 24 Outreach Campaigns to Increase Awareness of Am Opportunities.secure Employment for 32 Women Consistent With Good Jobs Principlesconduct 10 Comprehensive Employer Education Initiatives.develop a Strategic Implementation Guide and Toolkit.intended Beneficiary(ies)this Project Is Designed to Benefit Women, Particularly Those From Underrepresented Communities, Within Pittsburgh and the Southwest Pennsylvania Region. by Increasing Womens Participation in Am, the Project Will Support Them and Their Families by Fostering Economic Stability and Growth.employers Will Benefit Greatly From This Initiative by Filling Their Positions With Qualified, Skilled Women, Enhancing Their Productivity and Innovation. the Comprehensive Ta Provided Will Lead to More Inclusive and Efficient Hiring Practices.ultimately, the Broader Community Will Benefit From the Economic Development Driven by This Initiative. Enhanced Job Creation, Improved Family Incomes, and Reduced Economic Disparities Will Lead to a More Vibrant, Resilient, and Inclusive Community, Driving Forward the Economic and Social Development of the Entire Region.subrecipient Activitieswill Not Fit Due to Character Limit of 4000