Today Wendy Doyle, President & CEO of United WE released a statement in response to Missouri’s passing of the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant:
“This financial aid program addresses workforce needs by helping adults pursue professional certificates, degrees or credentials and the majority of recipients of this benefit are women. This program is extremely meaningful for women looking to reenter the workforce - and from what women across the state have told us, we need more of these types of solutions.
As shared in our research, Missouri women are speaking out to say they want to participate in the economy, but there are structural barriers keeping them from participating fully or succeeding. We are encouraged to see the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant serve as a policy solution to improve women’s economic wellbeing across the state. The strength of Missouri’s economy and democracy depends upon women’s full participation, and we’re determined to advance this.
Eligible Missourians can learn more and apply for the grant here.”