PROJECT NAME
Workforce Investment Act Youth Training

LOCATION
Various locations throughout the city of Phoenix

REASON FOR THE PROJECT
To provide summer and year-round youth employment programs for disadvantaged youth.

PROJECT SCHEDULE
February 2009 - June 2010

AMOUNT OF AWARD
$3,164,851

CONTRACTORS
Arizona OIC, Goodwill, Jewish Family and Children's Services, Urban League, Valley of the Sun United Way and YMCA

JOBS CREATED/SAVED
28.2 in last calendar quarter

BENEFIT TO RESIDENTS
Funds are used to provide disadvantaged youth with:

• Education and employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency in occupations in high demand, post secondary education and training opportunities
• Opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities
• Opportunities to develop employment and leadership skills and a commitment to community develop among youth

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