1. US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration Accelerating Industry-Led Regional Partnerships for Talent Development U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

2. 2 Agenda INNOVATION. REGIONAL COLLABORATION. JOB CREATION. 1.Welcome and Introduction 2.Activities, Outcomes, and Definitions 3.Technical Details – Eligibility, Match, Deadline, etc 4.Q & A US Department of Commerce

3. 3 INNOVATION. REGIONAL COLLABORATION. JOB CREATION. Jay Williams Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Welcome and Overview US Department of Commerce

4. 4 INNOVATION. REGIONAL COLLABORATION. JOB CREATION. Jack Cobb Project Officer Performance and National Programs Division US Department of Commerce

5. 5 INNOVATION. REGIONAL COLLABORATION. JOB CREATION. US Department of Commerce EDA Seeks to Accomplish Convene and facilitate learning across regional partnerships Identify and understand the characteristics of industry-led partnerships Develop best practice reports, learning tools, and case studies Activities Section I. C.

6. 6 INNOVATION. REGIONAL COLLABORATION. JOB CREATION. US Department of Commerce EDA Anticipates the National Partner Will: Develop criteria and administer competition for regions to participate Administer a learning exchange Disseminate “what works” strategies nationwide Activities Section I. C.

7. 7 Definitions INNOVATION. REGIONAL COLLABORATION. JOB CREATION.  Regional Partnerships  Industry-Led  Talent Development  Learning Exchange  Region/Regional US Department of Commerce Section I. B.

8. 8 INNOVATION. REGIONAL COLLABORATION. JOB CREATION.  “National Partner” not explicitly defined in FFO  No single type of applicant is presumed most qualified  FFO describes capacities and competencies necessary  In particular refer to Sections IV. 2. 1. – 5. which outlines issues that should be covered in the Proposal’s Project Narrative:  Build and Manage a Consortia of Partners  Develop/Run a Learning Exchange  Develop Selection Protocol for Learning Exchange  Develop and Disseminate Research Products and Services  Project Management  Also pay particular attention to Section V. A. 2. which lays out how the Merit Review Panel will evaluate applicants’ Partnership Organization and Personnel. Definition of “National Partner” US Department of Commerce

9. 9 INNOVATION. REGIONAL COLLABORATION. JOB CREATION. Technical Details By aligning, integrating, and leveraging multi-agency federal collaboration Eligibility Maximum Funding Available Match Project Duration Deadline and how to submit Evaluation Criteria Timeline moving forward US Department of Commerce

10. 10 For additional information please read the FFO thoroughly, as well as other resources at: http://www.eda.gov/challenges/rnta- talent/ (EDA’s Main Site  Funding Opportunities  Accelerating Industry-Led Regional Partnerships for Talent Development) If additional assistance is needed please email: RNTA@eda.govRNTA@eda.gov US Department of Commerce INNOVATION. REGIONAL COLLABORATION. JOB CREATION.