We request approval of the renewal partnership agreement with the Tampa Housing Authority (THA) to provide student sponsorships for workforce training programs in computer and employability skills; Adult Basic Education (ABE), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and General Educational Development (GED). The district will continue to provide educational programs for the THA public housing residents, helping them to become self-sufficient by gaining knowledge and job skills through participation in workforce education programs delivered by the district.

Tampa Housing Authority will continue to refer its residents for a Workplace Essentials class composed of basic computer skills and employability skills; for assessments and remediation; and for job preparatory skills training at Aparicio-Levy, Brewster, Erwin, and Learey Technical Centers. The district has had a partnership agreement with THA since 1998.

The Tampa Housing Authority will continue to sponsor the cost for participants to include career assessment, tuition, books, and fees.

Evaluation will be based on a report of the number of Tampa Housing Authority residents served by June 30, 2012.