Priority will be given to organizations or initiatives that:

• Offer educational opportunities that build skills towards employability, including, but not limited to, literacy, numeracy and job readiness skills

• Provide exposure to new career opportunities including professional, skilled trades/construction, healthcare, retail/hospitality and others, through access to exposure programs, career technical education, college and employment experiences

• Deliver greater accessibility to skill development and career pathways by removing barriers through programs that provide support, including, but not limited to funding and mentorships