RISE Industry Engagement
Request for Concept Proposals
Announcing $250,000 available for Regional Innovation grants to engage businesses in developing career pathways.
UPDATE! - Q and A from the August 28th Wisline
Application signature page (Word document)
A WisLine session has been scheduled for potential applicants 8/28/08, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This briefing will also offer time for questions and answers. RSVP by 8/26/08 to Rise Partnership. Access information will be sent upon receipt of your email. The access information will also be posted to the web prior to the 28th.
Useful Links:
- RISE Career Pathways Guidelines – summarizes key information about the RISE Initiative and gives operation descriptions of career pathways
- 5 Steps to Career Pathways – Workforce Strategy Center’s model for developing and implementing career pathways
- Occupational Data – An analysis by the Center on Wisconsin Strategy showing occupations that might be suitable for career pathway work based on demand, wages available to new and experienced employees and level of education required
- Ohio Stackable Certificates, Models for Success – This Ohio study provides a succinct review of program models and innovative practices to helping lower skilled adults earn occupational credentials
- GROW Regions map – Future RISE projects may be based on GROW regions
- Joyce Foundation Shifting Gears Initiative – Background on Joyce Foundation program that provides funding for Wisconsin’s RISE initiative
- Other resources