Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Summer Youth Internship Projects
15 Feb 2022
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SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROJECT GRANT
The Future Ready Iowa Summer Youth Intern Project Grant is a funding opportunity to place youth at risk of not graduating high school in internships primarily in high-demand career fields. Employers, non-profit groups, and educational institutions are encouraged to apply for the grant, which will fund projects centered on helping local youth build key workforce skills.
Funds may be used for services and resources to support costs of program participants, including for example: internship wages, training resources, transportation of the participants, clothing, program staff time and indirect costs.
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