Great Falls College Montana State University (GFCMSU)
Program Description
Job Training and Education for At-Risk Youth
Why This Matters
Funds will be used to initiate a new program that will provide job training to at-risk youth ages 16 and older and those re-entering the work force. The training framework will focus on Education, Construction Training, Work Ethic/Job Readiness Training, Leadership/Community Service, and Case Management/Career Development.
How is this Eligible?
The laws that identify eligible expenses of ARPA funds (Sections 602 and 603 of the Social Security Act) state that a unit of local government shall use funds to “respond to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to house-holds, small businesses, and non-profits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality.” The City Commission prioritized the distribution of a portion of the ARPA allocation to local partners in 2021.
Status Updates
The City Commission approved the list of Sub Award recipients at the 12/6/22 commission meeting. City Staff are working with the organizations to complete contracts and reporting requirements.
The first cohort of students has started in the program, and have finished the Job Site Ready Training, CPR Training, Flagger Training, and Financial Literacy Training. Staff are focused on starting the next cohort of students in July and attracting more students to the program.
