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Road to Careers Application Submission Checklist

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Road to Careers Application (Google Form is provided once the Notice of Intent to Apply is submitted). Templates are provided for program timeline, outcome and employer partner charts.

  • Road to Careers Budget (.xlsx) (template provided)
  • Letter of commitment from Registered Apprenticeship (RA) sponsor, if RA is the chosen training method
  • Letter of commitment from Registered Apprenticeship (RA) sponsor, if pre-apprenticeship is the chosen training method
  • Three (3) letters of commitment from employers and/or union. Additional letters of support can be included from industry partners detailing their commitment to the project
  • Letters of understanding between the lead applicant and their supportive services partner, unless the main applicant is the supportive service provider
  • Letters of commitment from any subgrantees, if applicable
  • Application signature Page (template provided)

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS

  • Project Labor Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding between a labor union and the managing entity of a transportation-related construction project
  • Any memorandums of understanding (MOUs) that exist between the applicant and their partners

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Prospective applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to Apply by January 27, 2027. Upon receipt of the intent, MD Labor will share the required templates and applications with the applicant. Applicants will complete the Google Form Application and attach the required documents to the form before clicking on SUBMIT.

CONTENT OF THE APPLICATION:

SECTION 1: APPLICANT INFORMATION

  • Organization Name
  • Point of Contact Name
  • Point of Contact Title
  • Point of Contact Email Address
  • Point of Contact Phone Number
  • Organization Street Address
  • Federal Tax ID
  • Is the applicant a 501(c)(3)? Yes or No
  • Requested Funding Amount
  • Number of Participants to be Trained
  • Project Service Area (Geographic jurisdictions to be served)
  • Indicate which of the following applies to the applicant: Is the applicant a Local Workforce Development Board? Yes or No
  • If yes, please list the name of the Local Area:
  • List the target occupation(s) from Appendix A for which training will be provided
  • Select which type of training model will be used to prepare participants. If multiple, please select all.
  • Registered Apprenticeship (RA) or Pre-apprenticeship or Integrated Education and Training
  • List supportive services providers (if applicable):

SECTION 2: PROGRAM INFORMATION

  • Provide a brief overview of the applicant’s proposed training program, including the specific occupation(s) applicants will be trained in.
  • Will participants be prepared to earn an industry-recognized credential during their program or at the end of their program? If so, which credential(s)?
  • (a).If the applicant selected “Registered Apprenticeship” as the training strategy, is the Registered Apprenticeship program AND occupation already registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council (MATC)? If not, describe the planned action items and timeline for getting this approval. Note: If selecting this strategy, the applicant must provide a letter of commitment from the relevant RA sponsor. Note N/A if not applicable.
  • (b).If the applicant selected “pre-apprenticeship” as the training strategy:
    • Provide details on the pre-apprenticeship that will be offered;
    • List the RA program sponsor(s) that your pre-apprenticeship will connect to;
    • Describe how your organization will help to transition participants into a Registered Apprenticeship Program.
    • Note: If selecting this strategy, the applicant must provide a letter of commitment from the relevant RA sponsor. Note N/A if not applicable.
  • (c).If the applicant selected “Integrated Education and Training” as the training strategy:
    • Describe how the learners’ adult literacy skills will be assessed prior to the start of the program (e.g. using National Reporting System (NRS)-approved reading/math/listening assessments, etc.).
    • Describe how the three components of the IET model will be delivered concurrently and contextually and what agency is responsible for delivering each: 1) Adult Education and Literacy Activities, 2) Workforce Preparation Activities, and 3) Workforce Training
    • Describe how your organization will transition participants into the workforce after completion of the IET program and/or obtaining an industry-recognized credential.
  • The Road to Careers program has a three (3) year performance period. Outline the proposed timeline for the applicant’s training program.
  • List each training provider the applicant will work with, along with the training they will provide.
  • List all employers who will participate in the project and detail their commitment. (e.g. Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor committed to hiring, host site visits, etc.) Letters of commitment from three (3) employer partners must be submitted along with the application.
    • Name of Employer
    • Target Occupations
    • Number of Current Openings for Occupation
    • Number of Openings for Occupation Expected Over Life of Grant
    • Average Hourly Wage for Target Occupation at Entry
    • Commitment to Grant (curriculum development, hiring, tours, mock interviews, etc.)
    • Has a Letter of Commitment been included with application? (Yes/No)
  • Which entity is responsible for job placement? Describe the process for job search, job development, and placement/advancement.

SECTION 3: PARTICIPANT INFORMATION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

  • The Road to Careers Program is designed to uplift Marylanders with barriers to employment, as defined on page 3 of the Policy. List the target population(s) the applicant’s program will serve.
  • Describe how the program will advance equity in the implementation of the project.
  • List the outreach strategies your organization will use to recruit participants.
  • Describe how the applicant plans to connect to individuals with barriers to employment.
  • Does the applicant plan to partner with a different entity or entities to provide supportive services or will they be delivered directly by the applicant? If partnering with different entities, list them here.
  • List each of the supportive services the applicant plans to offer to participants. Explain in detail how you plan to address barriers to employment that will not be addressed by the services listed here.
  • Identify or include job description for the staff member who will serve as the case manager ensuring that each participant is receiving adequate levels of supportive services to address their specific barriers to employment. Indicate if they work for a supportive service provider or the applicant.
  • Describe the case management strategy in detail.
  • What services will be available to participants after they have been hired to promote retention and advancement?
  • List the program’s expected outcomes for the following metrics. For metrics that include training methods that are not part of the applicant’s proposed training program, please enter “0.”
    • Number of trainees across all training programs
    • Number of trainees enrolled in Pre-Apprenticeship programs
    • Number of trainees enrolled in Registered Apprenticeship programs
    • Number of trainees who transition from Pre-Apprenticeship programs to Registered Apprenticeship programs
    • Number of trainees enrolled in Integrated Education and Training
    • Number of trainees who receive supportive services
    • Number of trainees who receive an industry-recognized credential or certification
    • Number of these who are women
    • Number of these who are from minority backgrounds
    • Number of trainees who obtain employment within 60 days of completing the program
    • Number of these who are women
    • Number of these who are from minority backgrounds
    • Number of trainees who obtain employment on an MDOT contract or permanent role
    • Number of these who are women
    • Number of these who are from minority backgrounds
    • Number of trainees who complete the program
    • Number of these who are women
    • Number of these who are from minority backgrounds
    • Number of trainees who complete pre-apprenticeships and entered an apprenticeship program
    • Number of participants with documented removal of 3 or more barriers
  • To better understand past performance, describe your organization’s experience with offering supportive services and/or job training or integrated education programs. Applicants are encouraged to provide data that demonstrate the past success of similar programming.

SECTION 4: PROGRAM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Information in this section must be consistent with an itemized Road to Careers Budget Application. The Budget Application should be completed and submitted as an Excel document (.xlsx) along with the online application form. Reconcile Section 4 of this application with the associated Program Budget prior to submission.

  • Provide the following financial information about the funding requested.
    • Total grant amount requested
    • Salary and Wage Expenses
    • Training and Activities (Supportive Services) Expenses
    • Administrative and Operations Expenses
    • Other Costs
    • Cost per participant
  • Please provide a brief budget narrative describing how the requested grant funds will be allocated, including training activities, services, personnel, equipment, and other expenses. Please describe any braided funding sources or leveraged funds that will support this project.
  • Please provide a detailed budget breakdown, using the budget template.