Talent Development Grant Proposal Request

Request: To deliver targeted industry training and programs that prepare people for careers in transportation infrastructure occupations.

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Introduction and Background

The City of Charlotte's Office of Workforce Development is preparing for major investments in transit and transportation infrastructure, which are anticipated to create significant contracting and job opportunities over the next several years. To increase access to these employment opportunities, the Office of Workforce Development is launching an initiative to connect Charlotte residents with quality training programs that lead to high-demand, sustainable employment.

Through this grant proposal request, the city seeks qualified organizations to deliver education and training programs aimed at developing a skilled talent pipeline for occupations that support transportation infrastructure projects.

Initiative Objectives

The initiative objectives of this request for grant proposal are to:

• Provide industry-aligned training and certifications for construction and skilled trades careers in transportation infrastructure. Some of these occupations may include Carpentry, Electrical, Heavy Equipment Operation, Concrete and Masonry, etc.
• Increase access to workforce opportunities for unemployed, underemployed, and under skilled talent.
• Align skilled talent with local and regional transportation infrastructure employment opportunities.