The Coastal Workforce Development Board (CWDB) approved awarding Adult and Dislocated Worker Program sub-awards. Service providers will deliver year-round case management, career, training, and support services to adults who are unemployed or underemployed, and to adults who are dislocated workers who have lost their jobs due to downsizing or through no fault of their own. These sub-awards will cover the period July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.

The CWDB also approved awarding Youth sub-awards. Youth service providers will deliver year-round youth programs for the period of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 to low-income youth between the ages of 16 and 24. The Youth programs will include work experience, occupational skills training, alternative secondary school services, tutoring, and supportive services. These funds will be used to support the Coastal Region's "One Stop" Delivery System as it pertains to job training, preparation and placement services throughout Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Screven Counties.

Pursuant to the WorkSource Coastal Consortium Agreement, the City of Savannah serves as the fiduciary agent for the 10-county region, and such, City Council approval and authorization for the City Manager to receive grant funding and enter into agreements is necessary in accordance with the City of Savannah’s procurement policies and procedures.

Approval