Second Chance Act Technology-Based Careers Training Program for Incarcerated Adults and Juveniles

 
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    CFDA#

    16.812
     

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    A - Primarily intended to fund technology

    Authority

    U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

    Summary

    The goal of this program is to increase the post-release employability of the incarcerated population in technology-based jobs. The objective of the program is to establish and provide career training programs for incarcerated adults and juveniles during the 6-24 month period before release from a prison, jail, or juvenile facility with connections to follow-up services after release in the community. Most U.S. career sector s have jobs which are technology-based, including computer and information technology occupations which solve computing, communication, and security challenges for private and public sector entities, but many jobs today have a heavy technology focus or require use of specialized technology in order to be fully functional. Training components should be relevant to specific technology-related needs of in-demand jobs within the geographic area to which the individuals will be returning. Each participant should receive an individualized reentry plan which addresses post-release transition services including employment support services.

    Funds may be used for:

    • Use of employability or job readiness assessments;
    • Classroom occupational training;
    • Training activities that lead to permanent employment in a technology-based job;
    • Alignment with apprenticeship programs in technology-based job;
    • In addition to technology-based training, basic skills training that include:
    • Adult basic education;
    • English as a Second Language (ESL);
    • Job readiness training;
    • Job search and placement assistance in the technology field;
    • Career counseling, work-based learning, and other activities as justified by the applicant (where appropriate);
    • Equipment or supplies necessary for participation and completion of the training program;
    • Equipment costs must be fully justified and applicants should note that these funds are not intended to pay for equipment only;
    • Training instructors with technology-based job/career experience;
    • Recruiting, training, and supervising mentors, including peer mentors;
    • Reentry planning, case management, and post-release services for a maximum 12 month period that provide support for program participants engaged in paths to technology-based careers utilizing employability and/or job readiness assessments;
    • Collection, tracking, and reporting performance measures data;
    • Cognitive behavioral therapy that changes criminogenic thinking as a critical element for successful reentry; and
    • Resources for Civil Legal Aid

     



     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Funds may not be used for:

    • Prizes/rewards/entertainment/trinkets (or any type of monetary incentive);
    • Client stipends;
    • Gift cards;
    • Vehicles; or
    • Food and beverage

    Contacts

    National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center

    National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) Response Center
    U.S. Department of Justice
    Bureau of Justice Assistance
    810 Seventh Street NW
    Washington, DC 20531
    1-800-851-3420
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are only:

    • States;
    • Units of local government;
    • Territories; and
    • Federally recognized Indian tribes, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior

    Deadline Details

    Applications must be electronically submitted via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 19, 2015.

    Award Details

    Approximately $3,750,000 is anticipated to be available in total funding for FY15. 5 awards are expected to be made. Awards will be up to $750,000.

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