GRANT FOCUS: STEM Education, Youth Development, Job/Career Training
Amount: $100,000 – $350,000
Deadline: Oct. 1, 2019
“To prepare underserved teens for the tech-reliant jobs of the future, [the foundation] seeks national nonprofit career pathway partners that generate interest and awareness in tech-related careers; improve access to training, credentialing, and employment; and support tech career progression. Our goal is to help underserved teens obtain the tech skills and training they need to be prepared for a successful career.
Best Buy is searching for national organizations with a demonstrated track record in career pathway programming to build tech skill proficiency as well as provide career readiness and employment opportunities for underserved teens. Best Buy’s national Career Pathway program takes place at Best Buy Teen Tech Center locations across the nation. The program components include: 1) Hard-skills training; 2) Nationally-recognized credentials; 3) Work-based Learning Experiences (e.g. job shadows, career panels, etc.); and ) Internship/Job Placement.”
Funder: Best Buy
Eligibility: “Best Buy invites national career pathway nonprofits that have a fundamental commitment to youth, ages 16-21, to apply for funding.”
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