Jobforward, Inc.

Award Purpose the Purpose of This Program Is to Expand, Diversify, and Strengthen Pre-apprenticeships and the Registered Apprenticeship System. Activities Performed 1)ESTABLISH and Develop Equity-centered Public-private Partnerships Designed to Develop Pre-apprenticeships That Lead to Existing Raps and Create New Raps in High Need, Non-traditional Sectors 2) Increase Diversity and Equity in Pre-apprenticeships and Apprenticeships for Underrepresented Populations and Underserved Communities by Creating a Model (playbook) for Social Support And/or Wrap-around/supportive Services That Can Be Leveraged Across Regions. Deliverables 1. Total Participants Served: 450 2. Total Participants Who Enroll in Raps: 400 3. Total Participants Who Complete a Rap: 360 4. Total Number of Participants Who Enroll in a Pre-apprenticeship: 450 5. Total Number of Participants Who Complete a Pre-apprenticeship: 400 Program Outputs: 1. Total Raps Created as a Result of Aba Grant Funding: 10 2. Total Raps Expanded as a Result of Aba Grant Funding: 12 3. Total Pre-apprenticeship Programs Created as a Result of Aba Grant Funding: 25 4. Total Pre-apprenticeship Programs Expanded as a Result of Aba Grant Funding: 25 Intended Beneficiary Underserved and Underrepresented Individuals. Subrecipient Activities Iaa Experts to Have Extensive Industry Knowledge, Understanding of Business Workflow and Timelines, and Key Insight Into Employer Demand Regarding Training Needs and Required Skill Sets.