Action Item
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Workforce Connections
Action Item |
| DATE: | Tuesday, July 19, 2016 |
| TO: | School Board Members |
| FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
| SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Approve Memorandum of Agreement for The Able Trust 2016/2017 Academic School Year (Workforce Connections) | |
| EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
| The Department of Career, Technical, and Adult Education focuses on employment and preparing all students for the workforce. We are requesting approval of the renewal of The Able Trust Grant which supports the High School High Tech (HSHT) Program. This program is designed to provide high school students with disabilities the opportunity to explore employment and postsecondary education opportunities that lead to technology related courses. HSHT links youth to a broad range of academic, career development, resources, and experiences that will enable them to meet the demands of the twenty-first century workforce.
HSHT is an initiative of the U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy. The program has been successfully implemented for several years at Brandon, Durant, Middleton, and Strawberry Crest High Schools. The Able Trust Grant has afforded valuable career exploration and postsecondary opportunities for the participating students. The Able Trust requires The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida to be the first signature on the Agreement. |
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| STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
| • Provide a student-centered learning environment that engages every child • Engage and communicate with families and stakeholders | |
| FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
| Funds in the amount of $22,000 will be available in the Able Trust grant. For tracking purposes, the project number specific to this agenda item is 3113 for fiscal year 2016/2017. | |
| EVALUATION | |
| Student activities developed for this project are designed to reduce the dropout rate of students with disabilities, increase enrollment in postsecondary education/training, and improve participation in education and vocational-related activities leading to increased employment opportunities. Data of student participation in the activities and employment will be collected and reported to The Able Trust. In 2015/2016, 37 students participated in this program. | |
| SUBMITTED BY: Warren S. Brooks, Workforce Connections Officer, Workforce Connections | |
| Gretchen Saunders | Dr. Alberto Vázquez | |
| Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4986 |
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| C 6.22 | ||
| Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20160719_764 (Board Meeting) * Section C Item# 6.22 | ||