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Fresh Start notches $700K from Department of Labor to boost female access to high-wage careers

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The grant, administered by the DOL’s Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training Administration, will enable Fresh Start to expand enrollment in non-traditional career programs such as construction, skilled trades, IT and technology, and advanced manufacturing. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress)
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The U.S. Department of Labor is awarding Fresh Start Women’s Foundation with $707,647 as part of its Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations grant program.

This newly announced grant comes after successful execution on a two-year $542,358 WANTO grant awarded in 2022. Fresh Start is one of a select few organizations nationwide to receive this funding and remains the only Arizona-based recipient, Fresh Start representatives tell the Digital Free Press.

“We are honored to continue partnering with the U.S. Department of Labor to empower women in our community through education and training,” said Fresh Start CEO and President Kim McWaters.

“This funding will allow us to help more women access high-demand, high-wage careers where they have been historically underrepresented. By providing access to the skills and support needed to overcome barriers, we can open doors to new opportunities, not just for these women but for their families and communities as well.”

The grant, administered by the DOL’s Women’s Bureau and Employment and Training Administration, will enable Fresh Start to expand enrollment in non-traditional career programs such as construction, skilled trades, IT and technology, and advanced manufacturing, according to a press release.

With the Valley’s rapid growth and rising demand for skilled labor, the WANTO grant will further advance Fresh Start’s efforts to increase women’s participation in these industries.

The grant will also enable Fresh Start to develop a Women in Trades Council in Phoenix to promote workforce opportunities in the trades and assist women in discovering their potential in the industry.

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