Deputy Superintendent Action Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 11, 2018
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	Jeff Eakins, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Amendment to the Training Provider Agreement with Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Tampa Bay - 2018/2019 (Workforce Connections)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this amendment is to separate the Dual Branding of the CareerSource Contract Agreement into two separate organizations; CareerSource Tampa Bay and CareerSource Pinellas.  At the onset of this agreement, CareerSource decided to “Dual Brand” the Tampa Bay CareerSource with Pinellas CareerSource into one contract.  After careful consideration, CareerSource has made the decision to separate the organizations to allow each to operate as a stand-alone entity. This amendment to the original agreement continues the partnership with the local workforce board through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), previously known as the Workforce Investment Act.  WIOA funds support eligible adult students enrolled in Postsecondary Adult Vocational programs by providing tuition, books, supplies, industry certification/licensure exams, and other related educational fees.  Programs for which WIOA funds may sponsor students must lead to occupations included on the current Demand Occupations List.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
CareerSource Tampa Bay provides student vouchers. The technical colleges invoice CareerSource Tampa Bay for the vouchers and receive payment from CareerSource Tampa Bay to cover student educational expenses. During the 2016/2017 school year, $146,936.65 was invoiced and received. Currently for the 2017/2018 school year, the technical colleges have invoiced and received $127,193.45.
EVALUATION
During the 2016/2017 school year, 95 sponsored students enrolled in workforce education programs at the school district's technical colleges, and 67 sponsored students were enrolled during the 2017/2018 school year. These 67 student were enrolled in 18 different workforce education programs. Upon successful completion of these programs, the graduating students will have the earning potential of approximately $2.9 million based on the median wage reported by the U.S. Department of Labor.
SUBMITTED BY:  Darrell R. Faber, Director, Workforce and Continuing Education

Warren S. Brooks		Gretchen Saunders
Workforce Connections Officer, Workforce Connections (813) 231-1860		Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20180911_898 (Board Meeting followed by Public Hearing) * Section C Item# 6.06