strengthen workforce training programs
Strengthen workforce training programs.
Occurrences
Evidence
The FY2024 awards page lists a $850,000 award for the City of Rochester: REJob Training Facility and a $1,616,270 award for RochesterWorks, Inc., described as co-locating workforce development and supportive services for people seeking employment or training for career pathways.
The press release says the lawmakers 'have voted to deliver millions in funding' and that the package includes 'RochesterWorks, Inc.—$1,616,270' and 'City of Rochester: REJob Training Facility—$850,000,' with the stated goal of 'strengthen workforce development.'
The annual report states that 'we’re investing in workforce training for the innovation economy at leading institutions like the University of Rochester, the Rochester Institute of Technology, Monroe Community College, and more.'
In his appropriations request, Morelle wrote that funding for RochesterWorks would 'link workforce development and career readiness services with existing training providers, enhancing workforce participation rates and economic opportunities.'
Assessments
Morelle voted for and secured FY2024 federal appropriations that directly funded workforce-development and training-related projects, including RochesterWorks and the REJob Training Facility, and formally requested funding to expand access to training providers and career-readiness services. Because the promise was broad rather than tied to a specific national program or numeric target, documented enacted funding for workforce training programs is sufficient to count as fulfillment in the same term.