28 Aug Workforce board awards Workforce Innovation Grants
“The State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) awarded $1.8 million to seven organizations for the development and advancement of innovative programs that reflect the alignment of workforce, education and training practices. The grant is made available through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: a program that helps jobseekers access education, employment, training and support services.
“South Carolina needs a skilled workforce now more than ever,” said Val Richardson, SWDB Collaboration and Partnership Committee Co-Chair. “The Board’s intent behind the Workforce Innovation Grant is to facilitate the groundbreaking work of organizations across the state. The projects that were funded are truly innovative and support the needs of South Carolina’s workforce.””
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