Andrew Sprague, Board Member | John Wood Community College
Andrew Sprague, Board Member | John Wood Community College
John Wood Community College Board of Trustees Dec. 13.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
A. GRANT PROPOSAL TITLE: FY24 Adult Ed Bridge & ICAPS Program
B. GRANT AGENCY: ICCB
C. GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11/01/2023
GRANT AWARD PERIOD: 01/01/24-12/31/24
D. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this funding is to develop and implement a Bridge and Transition program offered to students in the Adult Education program, in partnership with Bella Ease Inc. The grant will allow the JWCC Adult Education program to expand the Bridge and ICAPS offerings to include a CNA and Truck Driver Training ICAPS, leading to an increased number of students transitioning to job training and/or post-secondary education. Expanded programs will be provided in a newly outfitted education and training classroom located at Bella Ease Inc on 707 Broadway St. The bridge courses will be at no cost to the students and will encourage them to continue in the career pathway. Student support services will be provided to connect resources and eliminate barriers.
E. REQUESTED FUNDS: $207,484
F. OBLIGATION OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS/RESOURCES: No matching funds are required.
G. PERSONNEL POSITIONS REQUIRED: Current JWCC staff and faculty, plus hire 1 new full-time coordinator.
H. IF REOCCURRING, PROVIDE PREVIOUS YEAR RESULTS: NA
I. (DATE) GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO BOARD: 11/15/23
J. (DATE) BOARD APPROVED ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS: 12/13/23
K. VICE PRESIDENT/DEAN/DIRECTOR REQUESTING APPROVAL: Dave Hetzler, Dean of CTE
L. STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THIS GRANT ADDRESSES: Student Success, Excellence in Programs, Enrollment Growth and Stability, Stability of Resources, Partnerships
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