UW’s WORTH Institute Wins $2.5M Federal Grant to Build Rural Career Pathways in Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality

UW institute wins $2.5M grant

The University of Wyoming's Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute received a $2.5 million federal grant to launch the Wyoming Rural Pathways Initiative, a four-year project running through September 2030.

Key points UW institute wins $2.5M grant
  1. The University of Wyoming's Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute received a $2.5 million federal grant to launch the Wyoming Rural Pathways Initiative, a four-year project running through September 2030.
  2. The initiative aims to move rural Wyoming students and workers into careers in outdoor recreation, tourism and hospitality, the state's largest private-sector employer.
  3. It plans to serve 2,000 participants with credentials, paid internships and apprenticeships, working with community colleges, state agencies and park employers.
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