Agricultural production and processing rely on an efficient and well-trained workforce. The readiness of this workforce may benefit from, and in many cases require, both informal training experiences, and formal worker certifications. USDA NIFA announces an AFRI EWD award of $1 million to the Extension Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri.
USDA NIFA announces an AFRI EWD award of $1 million to the Extension Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri. The goal of their project, “NECIW Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) Grant: Utilizing a Wealth of Extension Resources to Meet Agriculture’s Most Pressing Workforce Needs” is to connect similar regional efforts, identify gaps in the workforce ecosystem, and provide adaptive, science-based proven solutions to address local and regional workforce issues, including accessible training methodologies (i.e., experiential, skills-based learning opportunities and others), materials, instructors, and other solutions that result in participant’s upskilling, credentialing, and readiness to successfully join or rejoin the workforce.)
Total Awards: 1
Total Funding: $10 million
National Program Leader: Carlos Ortiz
2022 Awardee: Extension Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri