American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Projects
ARRA Projects
Background
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was passed on February 17, 2009. Also referred to as the “stimulus package,” it seeks to stimulate economic activity through a range of spending and investments. Nationally, its goal is to create or save 4 million jobs.
Partnership Opportunities
The WorkPlace, Inc. is actively preparing to develop projects which compete for federal grants under the ARRA. Our focus will primarily be on three areas:
- “Green” (energy conservation; renewable energy)
- Financial Services (re-career; skills transfer; “after-market” for existing Insurance and Financial Services Center)
- Health Care (address areas of shortage, e.g. allied health occupations)
Our project development “journey” will include:
- Extensive research to identify needs
- Assemble partnerships
- Evaluate best approach
- Fast-track process: concept -> feasibility -> decision -> proposal -> implementation
We are most interested in proposing projects that can make a rapid impact while also benefiting our community long-term.
Invitation
If you are interested in participating as a partner, or have ideas to contribute, please come join us!
Contact us at: jshute@workplace.org. Please provide your name, company, title, phone number or email so that we may reply.
ARRA in Southwestern Connecticut
Reemployment Services and Workforce Development are receiving significant allocated investments from this federal initiative. In Southwestern Connecticut, The WorkPlace, Inc. and its CTWorks partners are:
- Expanding services to Dislocated Workers and Adults, providing more and broader training/education opportunities, career services, and support for basic needs
- Creating a Summer Youth Employment program for approximately 900 youth ages 14-24 at work sites offered throughout the region
- Expanding Senior Community Service Employment program (MaturityWorks) for people age 55+ who are unemployed and meet income eligibility
For more information on ARRA
Visit www.recovery.gov
“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Recovery and Reinvestment Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression.”
