The Opportunity Partnership Grant (OPG) training program assists displaced/dislocated secure employment by providing occupational training in industry sectors recognized and driven by employers’ needs.
Donor Name: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State: New Jersey
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/24/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,500,000
Grant Duration: 8 months
Details:
The goal of the OPG training program is to re-connect training participants with gainful employment that offers them a sustainable wage. In an effort to provide training services that are needed by employers and find workforce skill gaps that are present in the current economy.
Funding Information
- The projected amount of funding allocated by the Department of Labor for the Opportunity Partnership Grant training program is estimated to be $1,500,000. This allocation is contingent upon the amount available in the Workforce Development Partnership Program (WDPF) training fund.
- The amount awarded to vendors will be no more than $200,000.00 per application. Final awards are contingent upon the Commissioner’s approval and the availability of funding.
- Start Date and End Date of Grant Program: November 14, 2022 – June 30, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Service providers of employment and training services are eligible to apply, including but not limited to:
- New Jersey’s Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) who engage external “third-party” training providers (Workforce Development Board applicants who apply as a service provider should adhere to WIOA guidance).
- Post-secondary educational institutions.
- Registered Training Providers who are approved by NJDOL (click for requirements of “registered training provider”).
- Private Career Schools who are approved by NJDOL.
For more information, visit NJDOL.