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| http://kuster.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kuster-encourages-nh-stakeholders-to-apply-for-newly-announced-youth | Kuster Encourages NH Stakeholders to Apply For Newly-Announced Youth CareerConnect Grants | 2013-11-20 | 2013 | 2013-11 | Democrat | House | NH | Ann Kuster | K000382 | kuster.house.gov | legacy | $100 million federal grant program will help equip high school students with industry-relevant education and skills they need to fill 21st century jobs Program encourages school districts, institutions of higher education, and workforce development leaders to scale-up evidence-based models to strengthen talent pipeline WASHINGTON, D.C. – To help train a highly-skilled, 21st century workforce in the Granite State, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) today encouraged New Hampshire stakeholders to apply for a newly-announced, $100 million federal grant program designed to help equip high school students with industry-relevant education and skills they need to compete for good jobs. The Youth CareerConnect Grant program, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, encourages school districts, institutions of higher education, and workforce development leaders to scale-up evidence-based models to strengthen the talent pipeline in states like New Hampshire. “Training a highly-skilled, 21st century workforce in the Granite State is critical for growing our economy, creating jobs, and strengthening the middle class,” Kuster said. “When we invest in our workforce, more young people will stay here in New Hampshire, our students will be more competitive in the job market, and our businesses will be more successful in the economy. The Youth CareerConnect grant program represents a great opportunity to help strengthen New Hampshire’s workforce, and I encourage interested parties to apply.” According to DOL, the Youth CareerConnect Grant program will help strengthen our country’s talent pipeline through: Integrated Academic and Career-Focused Learning: Grants will provide students with education and training that combines rigorous academic and career-focused curriculum to increase students’ employability in in-demand industries and prepare them for employment, post-secondary education, long-term occupational skills training, or registered apprenticeships. Work-Based Learning and Exposure to the World of Work: Strong partnerships will provide work-based learning opportunities. In addition to actual work experience, youth participants will also participate in field trips, job-shadowing, or other types of opportunities that provide students with exposure to different career paths and prepare them for the world of work. Robust Employer Engagement: Employer partners will provide work-based learning and mentoring, creating a path for students to in-demand industries and occupations including those in information technologies, advanced manufacturing and other science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields . Employers will also work closely with schools on professional development and training for staff to drive the sustainability of the program over the long term. Individualized Career and Academic Counseling: As an integral part of the program design, students will be provided with individualized career and academic counseling experiences to strengthen their career and post-secondary awareness and explore opportunities beyond high school. Integration of Post-secondary Education and Training: Students will participate in education and training, while they are still in high school, that leads to credit toward a post-secondary degree or certificate and an industry recognized credential, where appropriate. DOL will use up to $100 million in revenues from the H-1B visa program to fund approximately 25 to 40 grants for individual or multi-site projects. Grants will be awarded to local education agencies, public or non-profit local workforce entities, or non-profits with education reform experience. All grantees will have to demonstrate a strong public/private partnership, and must include, at a minimum, a local education agency, a local workforce investment system entity, an employer, and an institution of higher education. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to employers, foundations, and others in building their applications and leveraging the federal investment. At a minimum, applicants will also be required to provide a match of 25 percent of the grant award. Awards are expected to be made in early 2014 for program implementation to align with the 2014-15 school year. To apply for funding, organizations should visit www.doleta.gov/ycc. A member of the House Small Business Committee, Kuster has prioritized efforts to foster job creation, grow the economy, and expand opportunity for middle class families and students. The first bill she authored would incentivize public-private partnerships to improve workforce development for New Hampshire students. Earlier this month, she hosted a 21st Century Workforce roundtable with students, business owners, and education leaders to discuss local efforts to train a highly-skilled workforce in the Granite State. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |