Steven's Amendment Statements - New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board

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HRSA

The RURAL PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM is a collaborative training opportunity funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to the Virginia Rural Health Association. The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board is a sub-recipient of funds, leveraging federal, state, and local funds to support participant needs. The NR/MR Workforce Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

POWER

Pathways to a Strong and Healthy Region is a $3,151,445 project. $1,494,000 is provided through a Federal grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission POWER initiative. $1,657,445 is provided through matched sources, including local, state, and federal funds.

WORC

PATHWAYS TO NEW BEGINNINGS is a $2,504,840 WORC 4 project. $1,441,295 is provided through a Federal grant from the United States Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration and a leverage of $1,063,548 provided through other sources, including federal, state, and local funds. The NR/MR Workforce Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

YouthBuild

BUILD YOUR CAREER is a $1,875,000 YouthBuild project. $1,500,000 (75%) is provided through a Federal grant from the United States Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration. $375,000 (25%) is provided through other sources, including federal, state, and local funds. The NR/MR Workforce Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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