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Refugee Career Pathways Program Seeks to Enhance Career Prospects for Refugees

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The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has announced funding for the Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program. The program aims to enable refugees and other eligible populations to achieve self-sufficiency by obtaining the means to secure professional or skilled employment, drawing upon previously acquired knowledge, skills, and experience. Key activities will include case management, training and technical assistance, specialized English language training, and mentoring, with a focus on individualized plans to gain employment and advance within a chosen career field.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Refugee Career Pathways (RCP) program will provide funding to support refugees and other eligible populations in achieving career self-sufficiency.
  • The program will enable participants to learn about career pathways and develop individualized plans to gain employment and advance within their chosen career field.
  • Allowable activities under the RCP program include case management, training and technical assistance, specialized English language training, and mentoring.
  • Eligible refugee participants may receive federal financial assistance for costs related to the establishment or re-establishment of credentials, such as obtaining educational credits or enrollment in required certification programs.
  • RCP programs require a partnership with at least one educational institution and a refugee-focused entity to facilitate career opportunities.
  • For more information, please visit the grants.gov website.

Statistics:

  • The program has a total funding cap of $4,875,000.
  • The expected number of awards is 15.
  • The opportunity category is Discretionary Funding.

Sources:

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children & Families, ORR, "Refugee Career Pathways Program" (HHS-2024-ACF-ORR-ZM-0020)
  • Grants.gov, Opportunity Number: HHS-2024-ACF-ORR-ZM-0020
  • Grants.gov, "Refugee Career Pathways Program" Funding Opportunity Announcement

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