The Charleston Chamber Foundation (CCF) is a recipient of the Economic Development Administration’s Good Jobs Challenge Grant. This grant opportunity is being utilized to establish the Lowcountry Careers Collaborative (LCC) to address the hiring needs of the Tri-County region’s major healthcare employers and reduce barriers for low-income and minority workers looking to enter the healthcare field.
CCF is requesting proposals from training providers serving Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. A total of $1.4M is available to pay for tuition assistance, instructors, cost of materials, and examination fees. Eligible training programs include those preparing students for jobs as certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and sterile processing technicians.
Proposals will be accepted between October 14, 2024, and November 1, 2024 at 5:00PM EST.
Two informational webinars will be held on October 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. and October 9, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Organizations interested in applying for funding can register for one or both of these events using the links below.
Register for Webinar 1: October 8th, 3:30-4:30PM
Register for Webinar 2: October 9th, 10:00-11:00AM
For additional information, contact Chelsea Kotsiras at ckotsiras@charlestonchamber.org
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