DC Youth and Young Adult Update 8-23-2024

 

News at NYEC: 

• WIOA Programs can Help Participants Register to Vote: As we approach the 2024 election, NYEC wants to remind its members that the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance in 2022 sharing that programs receiving WIOA funds may engage in voter registration activities. Specifically, DOL stated that the following partners of American Job Centers may engage in such activities: WIOA Title I Youth, YouthBuild, Indian and Native American, National Farmworker, and Reentry Employment Opportunities programs and Job Corps operators.  

Legislative Branch:  

• Congress is in recess and will return on September 9. 

Executive Branch: 

• Secretary Miguel Cardona Announces 2024 Back to School Bus Tour: The Bus Tour will be a week-long, multi-state road trip that will showcase the many ways schools, families, and communities are doubling down on accelerating student achievement and raising the bar in public education. The Tour will feature stops in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.  

Federal Funding Opportunities: 

• Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants: AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to strengthen communities. AmeriCorps members may receive a living allowance and other benefits. After successful completion of their service, members earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award they can use to pay for higher education expenses or apply to qualified student loans. Applications are due by January 23, 2025.  

 

Previously Shared 

• The Department of Housing and Urban Development Seeks Funding Applicants for the Continuum of Care Competition and Renewal or Replacement of Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Grants: The Continuum of Care Program aims to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness, and provide funding to nonprofit organizations, state and local governments and public housing agencies to rehouse families, youth and individuals experiencing homelessness. Applications are due August 29th, 2025. 

• The Department of Education Seeks Funding Applicants for the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program: The funding aims to support organizations that work directly with gang-involved youth to help them pursue higher education opportunities. Applications are due September 30th, 2024. 

• HUD Grant: Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing: Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) empowers communities that are actively taking steps to remove barriers to affordable housing and seeking to increase housing production and lower housing costs over the long term. Applications due October 15, 2024. 

From The States: 

• Transforming lives, launching careers: Downtown Women’s Center supports women on their journey to self-sufficiency (California): From homelessness to hope, 20 women are celebrating a new beginning. After completing the Downtown Women’s Center’s intensive training program, they are equipped with the skills to re-enter the workforce and create a life of stability and purpose. Lead trainer Alexandria Pineda, a program graduate herself, understands the journey firsthand: “I treated it like it was a war zone,” she says of her experience with homelessness. “That’s how I was able to survive it.” 

• $23 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Registered Apprenticeships and Workforce Development (Maryland): Maryland has been awarded $23 million in federal funding to expand apprenticeship opportunities, connecting over 7,000 jobseekers with new careers. This investment will prioritize recruitment of underrepresented groups like women and people of color into growing industries such as healthcare, technology, and transportation. The funding will also enhance connections between education and apprenticeships, while creating “apprenticeship hubs” to strengthen partnerships across the state. Maryland was recognized as a leader in this effort, receiving the most awards out of all states participating in the nationwide program. 

For The Youth: 

• Walmart Jobs for Teens: Everything You Need to Know at 16: Walmart is a great place to start your career journey, even if you’re only 16. As one of the world’s biggest companies, they offer tons of jobs for teens, with good pay, flexible hours, and a friendly work environment. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about getting a job at Walmart at 16: what jobs you can do, how to apply, and tips for success. 

Resources: 

• WHO Invites Youth Organizations to Shape the Future of Global Health: The World Health Organization (WHO) is thrilled to announce the second term of the WHO Youth Council, running from 2024 to 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for organizations committed to youth engagement and public health to actively influence global health policies. The WHO Youth Council is a dynamic platform that empowers young people to lead in global health. By harnessing the diverse perspectives and expertise of youth worldwide, the Council plays a crucial role in shaping health policies and strategies. Through advocacy and innovative projects, the Council ensures that youth voices are heard and integrated into WHO’s efforts to advance public health. 

• Tech’s Flexible Future: How Contingent Workers Power Innovation (Webinar): 94% of tech companies rely on contingent workers, and a Vendor Management System (VMS) is critical for managing this vital part of the workforce. Join Workday’s online seminar to understand what is driving the growing need for contingent workers in technology. Discover how a VMS helps with compliance, security, visibility, and more. Hear Kerry Kiley, a leading expert, share her tips for optimizing contingent workforce programs in the tech industry. Learn how the Workday VNDLY VMS has been instrumental in Workday’s own success.