Funder profile
Employment and Training Administration
Focus areas
Workforce development and training for diverse populations, including adults, youth, Native Americans, farmworkers, andSupport for vulnerable populations through targeted employment, training, and essential services such as housing assistaOngoing administration and oversight of federal unemployment and economic relief programs, particularly those initiatedStrategic planning and implementation for foreign labor certification processes to address evolving labor market demandsYouth employment and training initiatives aimed at preparing the next generation for successful entry into the workforceWorkforce DevelopmentEmployment ServicesNative American ProgramsYouth EmploymentFarmworker Support
Funder intelligence
The Employment and Training Administration exhibits a dual focus: a sustained commitment to core workforce development and employment programs for specific vulnerable populations (Native Americans, farmworkers, seniors) through recurring program year solicitations, alongside significant ongoing administrative efforts related to pandemic-era unemployment and economic relief programs. There is also an emphasis on forward-looking planning for labor certification to meet future workforce needs.
Federal grants typically undergo a competitive multi-stage review, including technical evaluation by subject matter experts against published criteria, followed by programmatic review and final selection by agency leadership.