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U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration |
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, DC 20590 |
Notice Of Grant Award
| Title: | Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program (Ladders of Opportunity Initiative) |
| DOT Agency Disbursing Funds: | Federal Transit Administration |
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| Award Recipient | Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) |
| City/County/State | Cleveland, OH |
| Place of Performance | Cleveland OH |
| State Congressional District | 9, 11 |
| Entitlement Amount | $ 0.00 |
| Discretionary Amount | $ 407,780.00 |
| COVID Relief Amount | $ 0.00 |
| Total Grant Amount | $ 407,780.00 |
| DOT Regional Office/Telephone Number | Jennifer Bryant, (202) 366-2644 |
Description: Career Pathways Program. This project was selected on a competitive basis through the Innovative Public Transportation Workforce Development Program (Ladders of Opportunity Initiative). Funds will support a nationally or regionally significant public transportation workforce project that will assist in building ladders of opportunity for American workers to move into the middle class, as well as build the critical skillset needed in the public transportation industry. |
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The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) will receive funding for its Career Pathways Program (CPP). This program addresses all aspects of the transit workforce, from student internships to upper-level management. A partnership with El Barrio Workforce Development Center will recruit and train women, minorities, and veterans to join the GCRTA workforce, especially in low-income communities. Eligible participants will receive accelerated training in the high-demand electrical and mechanical programs taught at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). Upon completion of these programs, GCRTA will offer internships and on-the-job training to prepare successful participants for careers at the agency. In addition, a partnership with Cleveland State University (CSU) will expose undergraduate and graduate students to a variety of career opportunities in transit. |
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Should you have any questions, please contact the Office of Governmental Affairs (202)366-4573.