The San Diego Workforce Partnership announced $4.22 million in grants Monday for community organizations across the county providing paid work experience, job training and career exploration.

The grants come through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which supports young people ages 14-24 who face barriers to education and employment — including youth experiencing homelessness, foster youth, English language learners, youth with disabilities, justice-involved youth and pregnant or parenting youth, a statement from the organization said.

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