The Nebraska Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI) creates collaboration between Nebraska businesses and public schools, connecting young Nebraskans to learning opportunities in the workforce that can play an important role in their decision to build their careers in the state.
Donor Name: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
State: Nebraska
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/14/2022
Size of the Grant: $250,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The intent of DYTI is to support an industry-defined approach to developing a youth talent pipeline for their state’s emerging STEM workforce, especially in Manufacturing, IT, Healthcare, and Engineering occupations. Grant recipients will partner with schools to engage 7th and 8th-grade students in participation in hands-on career exploration and relevant workplace learning opportunities. Exposing this next generation of leaders to the advanced skills and knowledge required for STEM occupations encourages an expanding workforce to help Grow Nebraska.
Funding Information
DED is allocated $250,000 each year to grant out through DYTI to a minimum of two projects, one of which is within a county with a population of under 100,000.
Grant Period
Selected projects will have contracts beginning July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2024.
Eligible Projects
Projects must facilitate 7th and 8th-grade student participation in hands-on STEM career exploration and exposure to STEM skills in order to increase interest and awareness of STEM occupations among area students. Priority may be given to projects with a focus on IT, manufacturing, healthcare, and engineering skills. Eligible projects may be structured in a variety of ways, including (but not limited to) activities such as:
- Developing a new classroom curriculum
- Purchasing equipment for a classroom or lab
- Creating virtual engagement opportunities
- Implementing a mobile trailer
- Mentoring
- Planning new events
- Training teachers and company staff
- Conducting industry tours
- Creating a maker space
- Providing project competitions and awards
- Bringing in guest speakers
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be for-profit Nebraska businesses or consortiums of businesses in any industry. Non-profit hospitals are also eligible. Non-profit businesses can be part of a business consortium or may be invited to apply independently. Eligible businesses, or consortiums of businesses, must partner with local public schools to create a sustainable project plan. Letters of support from all entities participating in the application and identification of all cash and in-kind match are also requested within the application.
For more information, visit Developing Youth Talent Initiative (DYTI).
