Through this competitive SFP, collaboration and strategic partnerships are strongly recommended to propose interventions that offer skills training, facilitate entry to higher-level training programs, or prepare farmworkers for employment outside of the agricultural industry by funding projects that will include, but are not limited to, the following: • Provide farmworkers with the necessary skills, such as skills essential for managerial and technical roles, or practical skills, such as reading and training in applying practical mathematics, to advance in the agricultural industry.13 • Prepare displaced farmworkers to obtain employment outside the agricultural industry, allowing them to earn a living wage based on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)14 living wage standard for local regions while remaining in their communities. • Build the capacity of organizations with a demonstrated history and expertise in engaging and supporting farmworkers to develop programming for workforce development and career advancement. • Help farmworkers achieve their career goals by providing wrap-around support and resources to lay the foundation for upward mobility
