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Award Purpose

The purpose of this program is to introduce and prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work through placement into paid work experiences, and on a path to more equitable career opportunities with their peers.

Activities Performed

FHI 360's intermediary role will support thought leadership through documenting strategies and offering peer-to-peer learning through a community of practice and a toolkit of best practices. We will also bolster the local violence prevention efforts by hosting two violence prevention situation table community of practice meetings with our partner Operation 2 Save Lives. Additionally, we will certify five staff members as trauma-informed self-care response trainers. These trainers will then train sub-grantees and up to 20 employers to enhance their ability to hire, supervise, and maintain young adults that have experienced trauma associated with poverty, community violence, crime, and incarceration.

Deliverables

The deliverables for this program include:
- 100% enrollment of 350 participants (WIOA indicators)
- Participants will have a 50% credential attainment rate
- 70% measurable skill gains
- Median earnings of $5,750 or more in the second quarter after exit
- 70% education and employment rate in the second quarter after exit
- 60% education and employment rate in the fourth quarter after exit
- Less than 5% arrested for a violent crime (REO-specific indicator)
- Less than 10% recidivism (REO-specific indicator)

Intended Beneficiary

The intended beneficiaries of this program are 350 young adults between the ages of 18-24 who are impacted by crime, violence, and poverty.

Subrecipient Activities

The GO! Project sub-grantees will use growth-focused case management to guide participants towards their goals, while they are gaining leadership skills and are supported by mentors. Their justice partners will assist with recruitment and referrals, violence prevention partners will provide mentorship and training on conflict resolution skills, and employer partners will contribute to the design of occupational and job-readiness training and hire participants for paid-work experiences leading to unsubsidized employment. Additional partners, such as workforce development boards, will support connections in line with leading industry trends and opportunities.

Family Health International

17.270 - Reentry Employment Opportunities

Employment and Training Administration (ETA) [DOL]

Office of Workforce Investment [DOL - ETA]

North Carolina United States

State-Wide

Growth Opportunities (FOA-ETA-22-03)

Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 12/31/25 to 09/30/26.