Workforce Opportunities in Regional Careers II
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
WORC II is designed to expand the high demand workforce talent pipeline that supports NNSA missions, particularly in the two-state region of Georgia and South Carolina that surrounds the Savannah River Site.
WORC II involves four main components to support NNSA’s growing workforce development needs:
• Fiscal Management & Program Administration – The SRSCRO serves this role in the program and provides a single point of contact for NNSA as it has since 2016.
• College/University Talent Pipeline Development – Apprenticeship Program Support, WORC II Success Coaching & Coordination, Pipeline Scholarships, Recruitment, Retention, Equipment & Supplies in Programs that support NNSA mission through five regional academic partners.
• K-12 Pipeline Development – Career Camps, STEM Skill Development Programs to spark the next generation of workers needed to fulfill NNSA’s long-term missions through established partnerships with regional education centers.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Public nonprofits
- Private nonprofits
Public and private nonprofit institutions.
Beneficiaries
- 7
- 16
Public and private nonprofit institutions. The Federal government will also benefit from this grant.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Proposals received will be reviewed for relevance and merit. Decision to approve are made by a Headquarters program official within the Program Office.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 60 to 90 days
- Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
WORC II is intended to support and enhance the nation’s science, technical and environmental management efforts by increasing the number of qualified candidates with scientific technology-based skills at Savannah River Site (SRS). To support NNSA’s critical mission, thousands of new nuclear workers will be needed over the next 5 years. The increased demand for workers with nuclear science skills in the area of SRS comes at a time when the existing nuclear workforce continues to retire at a rapid rate. This project should contribute to a strong economy in the region surrounding the Savannah River Site by increasing the number of candidates with technology-based skills that are highly sought after. As such, these programs will benefit the public.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To fill skill gaps in the workforce for the Savannah River Site. This grant should contribute to a strong economy in the region surrounding the Savannah River Site by increasing the number of candidates with technology-based skills that are highly sought after.
Required Documentation
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements