Thirteen agencies across the state will receive the funds to train people in occupations including network administrators, systems engineers, alternative fuel mechanics, paramedics, pharmacy assistants, home health aides, warehouse specialists and logistics clerks.
The projects will focus on low-income, unemployed or under-skilled adults ages 18 and older, who face challenges in being employed.
Among the agencies sharing the funds are the Los Angeles Community College District, $1 million; Youth Policy Institute, $ 1million and Victor Valley Community College, San Bernardino $837,500.