Maine is joining a nine-state network that want to help job seekers transition to a post-pandemic economy.

The Maine Department of Labor said the National Governors Association and Cognizant U.S. Foundation, a nonprofit group, have announced the state is part of the Workforce Innovation Network. That means the state “will receive a grant to improve employment outcomes in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19, connecting job seekers to training, education, job opportunities and essential support services,” the labor department said.

The first round of grants will give the state up to $100,000 to support innovation in the state, the labor department said.