When she heard about the funding opportunity offered by the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge, Sociology Professor and Department Head Stephanie Bohon immediately recognized the “opportunity to do a lot of good for many people.” Along with Sociology Professor Jon Shefner, Bohon embarked upon a $21.9 million proposal development effort that would bring together 27 UT faculty and staff, 14 educational and training institutions, 17 industry partners, 13 community organizations, 10 economic development partners, four governmental entities, and two labor organizations.