Approve $330,000 in workforce training contracts for 40 Richmond youth
In Plain English
The city received a $2.97 million state grant to provide job training for young adults ages 16-30. These contracts fund 2 programs: Roots of Success trains 20 youth for environmental jobs, while Richmond Community Foundation trains 20 Black women and girls in public speaking and facilitation skills. If approved, both programs run through December 2024 using only grant money.
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