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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Youth Apprenticeship/Mentorship, Job/Career Training, Education/Development, Hawaii
Deadline: May 30, 2025
“Youth apprenticeship is a strategy that helps young people ages 16-24 connect to college and career opportunities while also addressing the talent needs of employers. Through this Request for Partners (RFP), the Foundation seeks partnerships interested in a six-month Design Sprint. With support from national expert Jobs for the Future, you will develop a work plan to launch a youth apprenticeship program. Each partnership selected to participate in the Design Sprint will receive up to $35,000 in financial support as well as customized technical assistance and coaching.
The Foundation expects to fund a cohort of 2-4 partnerships. Over six months, partners will assess their readiness, build out the design and funding model, and lay the groundwork to launch the program. This cohort – known as the “Hawaii Youth Apprenticeship Network” – will also engage in peer-to-peer learning activities; work together to raise awareness and understanding of youth apprenticeship; and identify shared policy and systems change needs/opportunities. At the conclusion of the Design Sprint, select partnerships that demonstrate significant progress and potential can each apply for up to $200,000 in additional funding over 24 months to launch their youth apprenticeship programming.”
Funder: Harold K.L. Castle Foundation
Eligibility: “To qualify, applicants must: Convene a partnership that includes a Lead Organization based in Hawaii that will serve as the apprenticeship intermediary; at least two employer partners; a representative of K12 education; and a postsecondary partner. One organization is permitted to serve two roles (e.g., Lead Organization and post-secondary partner). However, the Lead Organization must be based in Hawaii. If the Lead Organization is not a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization, please contact the foundation (see below) to verify eligibility.”
Amount: Up to $35,000
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