The Clover Agency Managing Grant From
California EDD Focused on Developing Career Opportunities for
Sacramento County's Formerly
Incarcerated Community
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clover Agency, a leading
grant management consultancy, today announced a strategic
partnership with NextGen Policy, a California-based, Black-led, non-profit
organization fighting for progressive, justice-centered policies
and programs. The Clover Agency is managing the teams, projects and
outcomes for this unique $1.78
million grant program.
The grant funding comes from the California Employment
Development Department (EDD) through the Opportunity Young Adult
Career Pathway Program. This is the first grant in California history focused on empowering young
adults from Sacramento County's
formerly incarcerated community. Together, The Clover Agency and
NextGen Policy aim to provide formerly incarcerated young adults
with the resources and support needed to secure quality jobs –
including opportunities that pay family-sustaining wages, offer
benefits, have predictable hours, and provide career
advancement.
"Our approach is designed to empower vulnerable and underserved
populations to gain in-demand skills and obtain high-quality
employment," said Dr. Paul De La
Cerda, Co-Founder and Principal of The Clover Agency. "We're
proud to collaborate with NextGen Policy, as we have strong
synergies and commitments to providing good-quality jobs, benefits,
and opportunities for people in need. This program aims to directly
address the critical need for skilled workers in Sacramento's growing industries. "
The Clover Agency will provide NextGen Policy with comprehensive
programs that prepare participants for success in industries like
manufacturing, the public sector, healthcare, construction,
information technology, and science and engineering. The program
emphasizes comprehensive, coordinated training and support services
to provide opportunities for OYAs ages 18-28 facing significant
employment barriers. The program also offers trauma-informed case
management support to address the unique challenges faced by this
community. Specifically, the program includes:
- Personalized career and life planning
- Certification programs
- On-the-job training
- Work-based learning opportunities
- Mentorship and pre-apprenticeship
The Clover Agency is providing a unique logic model called
"Pathway to Careers" to deliver on the grant objectives and desired
program outcomes. The model has been implemented effectively in six
prior projects across different regions in California – this marks the first time it will
be specifically tailored to serve the formerly incarcerated
community in Sacramento
County.
"This grant-funded project is a critical step forward in
creating a more equitable workforce and helping those populations
most in need find stability and career progression in Sacramento County," said Dr. Ken Spence, Senior Policy Advisor at NextGen
Policy. "By providing formerly incarcerated young adults with the
skills and support they need, they will redefine their path and
build brighter futures for themselves and their families."
According to The White House, nearly 75% of formerly
incarcerated individuals are unemployed a year after release. This
grant aims to bridge that gap by offering participants a path to
career stability and advancement. The justice-centered program will
collaborate with employers, educational institutions, and
community-based organizations to ensure participants receive the
most relevant training and support. This unified approach fosters
agility, efficacy, and a deeper understanding of the needs of the
community.
For more information, visit
https://cloveragencyinc.com/model/.
About The Clover Agency
The Clover Agency is a grant
management consultancy with a simple mission: that everyone,
regardless of their background, native language, culture, sexual
orientation, age, or race, deserves an equal opportunity to embark
on a fulfilling career journey. Our commitment to this belief
serves as the cornerstone of our program model, designed to empower
learners of all ages. We are dedicated to helping all students
navigate the transitions and milestones that lead to successful,
meaningful careers, fostering a more inclusive and vibrant economy
for all. For more information, visit
https://cloveragencyinc.com/.
About NextGen Policy
The mission of NextGen Policy is
to fight for progressive policy change to address environmental,
social, racial, gender, and economic inequities in California through justice-centered
legislative advocacy, grassroots partnerships, and democratic civic
engagement.
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