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State Representative John Ward
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4333
For more information contact: Ted Modrich 651-296-5809
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REP. WARD ENCOURAGES AREA ORGANIZATIONS TO APPLY FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKFORCE GRANTS
ST. PAUL, MN State Representative John Ward (DFL Brainerd) is encouraging area organizations to apply for Youth Workforce Development Grants. These grants generally go to summer employment programs for disadvantaged youth (e.g. Learn to Earn, Boys & Girls Club).
This is a terrific grant program to help disadvantaged and underprivileged young people in our area gain work experience," Rep. Ward said. A solid youth work experience can set a person up for work and educational success in the future. We should not miss an opportunity to do right by the youth in our area.
Grant awards may range from $50,000 to $850,000. Eligible applicants must be youth-serving organizations with significant capacity, demonstrable youth development experience and outcomes to operate a youth workforce development project during the contract period.
Organizations interested in applying must submit a Statement of Intent by January 9, 2012 and a final proposal by February 10, 2012. Applicants can download the Request for Proposal application at http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Notices_Announcements/Contract-Grant_Opportunities/MN_Youth_Workforce_Development_Competitive_Grant_Pilot_Program.aspx.
Statements of Intent and proposals should be sent to:
John Olson
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Workforce Development Division/Office of Youth Development
First National Bank Building
332 Minnesota Street, Suite E-200
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1351
John.R.Olson@state.mn.us or 651/259-7547
If organizations have any additional questions about the application process, they can also contact Rep. Ward at (651) 296- 4333, or 1-800-683-4205, by mail at 221 State Office Building, 100 Martin Luther King Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 or via e-mail at rep.john.ward@house.mn.
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