STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE
Grant: $660,052 - Department of Labor - Feb. 17, 2009
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Award Description: The Dislocated Worker-National Emergency Grant (NEG) program serves laid-off workers and the businesses that hire them. Under Recovery Act, Minnesota gives priority to those individuals who want to receive credentialed training for high-growth/high-demand occupations with veterans being given additional priority service. When a layoff/closing occurs or may occur, the Dislocated Worker Rapid Response team contacts the business to assess the situation and to meet with the workers to inform them of available services. Program participants receive assessment, testing, job counseling, job-search assistance, and related services. Training is also available, but not all dislocated workers receive training services. Workers who do not have easily transferable skills and are unlikely to find employment in the same industry receive priority in the scope of services for which they qualify.
Project Description: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development filed an application on March 27, 2009 to apply for the Minnesota Automotive Retail and Service (MARS) NEG. The Department of Labor awarded the grant on June 01, 2009. Because this grant is funded with ARRA, the effective date is February 17, 2009. The State applied for 307 participants for a total amount of $1,320,100. 11 project operators were applied for this grant in the initial application; to-date there are 5 active project operators. The MARS NEG has served 65 participants..
Jobs Summary: Employment Specialists and Employment Counselors serve the participants to carry out the grant. (Total jobs reported: 2)
Project Status: Less Than 50% Completed
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