Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of this grant is to provide employment readiness training focused on industry skills to address the high demand for skilled workers in the construction industry throughout the State of Texas. This program will award a grant to eligible entities who are training sponsors accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Successful Applicants will be located in and serve urban centers to provide industry-specific employment readiness training targeted toward underserved communities in Texas. Employment readiness training curricula will consist of: industry-specific modules that cover various trade skills topics in construction; basic safety and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance; industry/trade-specific math training; industry/trade specific tool training; basic communication skills; and, basic employability skills.