Funding Amount

$1,780,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program

Funder: California Employment Development Department (EDD) / U.S. Department of Labor

Award Amount: $1,780,000 (federally-funded grant)

Geographic Scope: Sacramento County, California

Status: Active/Awarded

Focus Areas:

  • Career pathway development for formerly incarcerated young adults

  • Workforce development and job placement

  • Training in high-demand industries including manufacturing, public sector, healthcare, construction, information technology, and science/engineering
  • Target Population:

  • Young adults ages 18-28

  • Formerly incarcerated individuals

  • Individuals facing significant employment barriers
  • Program Components:

  • Personalized career and life planning

  • Certification programs

  • On-the-job training

  • Work-based learning opportunities

  • Mentorship and pre-apprenticeship programs

  • Trauma-informed case management support

  • Stipends for workforce readiness and training

  • Career coaching and supportive services
  • Partner Organizations:

  • NextGen Policy (grant recipient)

  • The Clover Agency (program implementation and management)
  • Background: This is the first grant in California history focused on empowering young adults from Sacramento County's formerly incarcerated community. The broader OYA Career Pathway Program is funded by a $17.8 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (100% federal funds). According to The White House, nearly 75% of formerly incarcerated individuals are unemployed a year after release; this program aims to bridge that gap.

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