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GRADD Orientation

GRADD Orientation. Service and Scholarship Information offered through the Green River Area Development District. What is GRADD?. GRADD stands for the Green River Area Development District It is a non-profit organization that administers federal and state grants

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GRADD Orientation

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  1. GRADD Orientation Service and Scholarship Information offered through the Green River Area Development District

  2. What is GRADD? • GRADD stands for the Green River Area Development District • It is a non-profit organization that administers federal and state grants • Serving the seven counties of: Daviess, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union, Webster and Hancock • If you do not live or have not been displaced from a job in any of those counties, you are not eligible for WIA services through GRADD

  3. GRADD Career Services • Resume preparation assistance • Internet job search assistance • Career assessment/Interest inventory • Career guidance • Employability skills classes • Rapid response services • On-the-job training contracts • Relocation assistance • Training assistance for high growth occupations

  4. Training Assistance Guidelines • Through the Workforce Investment Act, all adults, dislocated workers and trade impacted individuals are eligible to apply for scholarships for in-demand occupations. • Training services are not entitlement programs. Your application may or may not be approved for training. • Grant funding varies throughout each fiscal year. Some years, more people are placed in training than others. • Training may include GED attainment, short-term training programs, certificate programs, and degree programs.

  5. Applying for a Scholarship • Complete each question of the application. • Provide your Selective Service number if required and DD 214 (if applicable). • Attach a current resume. • Attach TABE test scores, Compass test scores or entry test scores required for acceptance to your chosen school. • Register with the Office of Employment and Training or update your existing registration.

  6. Applying for a Scholarship • Meet with a Career Counselor (Academic Advisor) at the school you would like to attend. • The program you choose must be listed on our eligible training provider list to be considered.

  7. What Programs Are Eligible? • Occupations that have been determined through labor market information to be high growth for our area are eligible. • Some areas of focus include: Healthcare, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Advanced Manufacturing. • You can visit http://dws.ky.gov/provider .asp if you are unsure if your program is on the approved provider list.

  8. Applying for a Scholarship • Include any previous or current college transcripts. • Apply for federal financial aid and attach documentation showing you did so. (Whether or not you receive financial aid will not determine your approval or denial.) • Mail or drop off applications to one of the three locations listed on the front of the application. You will be notified approximately 4 weeks before school starts whether you are approved or not.

  9. Your Responsibilities if Approved • When you meet with your Training Coordinator, you will need to provide a “Valid” driver’s license and a copy of your Social Security Card. • You will be required to attend school full time, every semester. • You must maintain a 2.0 or higher GPA. If you drop below a 2.0, you will have one semester to pull it back up. • You are required to maintain contact with your Training Coordinator every month; give them copies of schedules, bills, etc. and discuss your progress.

  10. Six Criteria for Training Approval: 1. There is no suitable employment available for you. 2. You would benefit from the training. 3. There is a reasonable expectation of employment at the end of training. 4. Training is reasonably available. 5. You arequalified to undertake and complete the training. 6. Training is suitable and available at a reasonable cost.

  11. What Does the Scholarship Cover? • Your scholarship helps with the cost of tuition, books, and any required necessary supplies. • Every case and every budget year is different. If approved, your Training Coordinator will inform you of your award amount . Be aware that this amount may vary from semester to semester.

  12. Any Questions?

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