TRIO - Upward Bound Math-Science

The Upward Bound Math-Science Program allows the Department to fund specialized Upward Bound math and science centers. The centers are designed to strengthen the math and science skills of participating students. The goal of the program is to help students recognize and develop their potential to excel in the fields of mathematics and science and encourage them to pursue post-secondary degrees in mathematics and science. Program participants must be eligible for Upward Bound (low-income, first generation) and must have completed eighth grade.

Eligibility: Institutions of higher education, public and private agencies and organizations including community-based organizations with experience in serving disadvantaged youth, combinations of such institutions, agencies and organizations, and as appropriate to the purposes of the program, secondary schools.

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Migrant Education High School Equivalency Program

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) helps migratory and seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) who are 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in school to obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma and, subsequently, to gain employment or begin postsecondary education or training. The program serves more than 5,000 students annually. Competitive awards are made for up to five years of funding.

Eligibility:

Institutions of higher education or a public or nonprofit private agency in cooperation with an institution of higher education.

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Registered Apprenticeship and Other Training

The Registered Apprenticeship system has been utilized to meet the needs of America's skilled workforce for over 75 years. It is a unique, flexible training system that combines job related technical instruction with structured on-the-job learning experiences. Registered Apprenticeship is a leader in preparing American workers to compete in a global 21st Century economy because the system keeps pace with advancing technologies and innovations in training and human resource development.

Eligibility:

Employers, a group of employers, an association of employers, and individual employers with or without, in each case, participation in a labor union.

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Youthbuild

At YouthBuild programs in the United States and across the globe, low-income young people learn construction skills through building affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in their neighborhoods and other community assets such as schools, playgrounds, and community centers.

Eligibility:

Public or private nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, state and local governments, Indian tribes, or any organization eligible to provide education and employment training under federal employment training programs.

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