PVJOBS Awarded $6 Million CalVIP Grant to Expand Job Training and Placement Services in Cannabis Industry
March 28 2023 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
PVJOBS, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating job
opportunities for at-risk youth and young adults, has partnered
with the National Diversity and Inclusion Cannabis Alliance (NDICA)
and superbad inc., a cannabis brand, to provide on-the-job training
and placement. This initiative was awarded a $6 million grant by
the Bureau of State Community Corrections (BSCC) under the
California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Grant
Program.
NDICA will oversee the cannabis training programs, while
superbad inc. will serve as a cannabis employer to participants in
the program. The program targets individuals aged 17-44 living in
High Poverty/High Crime/High Density (HPHCHD) communities who are
involved with the juvenile or adult justice system or have family
members involved in either system.
The Hatch program model, created by PVJOBS, will be implemented,
encompassing job training and placement services in various
high-demand sectors. The program aspires to disrupt cycles of
violence and retaliation in HPHCHD communities and foster a
sustainable community-led collaboration addressing socioeconomic
challenges.
Carlos Dew, CEO of superbad inc., commented: "superbadinc’s
excited to contribute to the growth of a diverse workforce in the
cannabis industry through this partnership."
Hazey Taughtme, Chief Marketing Officer of NDICA and Editor in
Chief of Black Cannabis Magazine, shared, "Justice involved
individuals need opportunities for employment in the cannabis
industry. This is a game changer for one of the five career
pathways to be cannabis."
PVJOBS’ Executive Director, Mary Taylor, added, "The CalVIP
grant enables PVJOBS to introduce 350 residents to new career
pathways and enhance the capacity of 12 local community-based
organizations through direct funding, technical assistance, and
resource sharing."
Participants in the PVJOBS program will receive $2,800 for
on-the-job training, as well as access to services such as one-stop
life skills training to help overcome employment barriers. The
program also features pre-employment workshops, vocational
training, and job placement assistance. PVJOBS additionally offers
supportive services like case management, transportation aid, and
referrals to other community resources.
This collaboration between PVJOBS and NDICA demonstrates the
power of partnerships in creating lasting impact and opportunities
for justice-involved individuals in the cannabis sector. Together,
they aim to break barriers and create new avenues for success,
addressing the community's needs and paving the way for meaningful
opportunities.
For further information, please visit www.pvjobs.org.
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