Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, April 4, 2006
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve to Submit Grant Application to Workforce Florida, Inc., and if Approved, Accept Funds for Quick Response Training for WellCare Health Plans, Inc., by Learey Technical Center, $688,015 (Adult Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Florida Statutes established the Quick Response Training Program to meet the short-term workforce skill needs of new or expanding businesses. In concert with the Committee of 100 of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Learey Technical Center has worked with WellCare Health Plans, Inc. to prepare a customized training program for positions in prescription drug provider services. Training will include Pharmacy Technicians, Customer Service Representatives, and management and support for approximately 365 WellCare Health Plans, Inc. employees.

The application with Workforce Florida, Inc. for WellCare Health Plans, Inc. requests $688,015 to support the cost of specialized training for a 24-month period. Florida’s Quick Response Training Grant is a three-party partnership among Workforce Florida, Inc., the company, and the designated local education agency (LEA) which serves as the fiscal agent. Since Learey Technical Center will serve as a training provider, the School District of Hillsborough County is the appropriate LEA.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

All District Goals and Critical Success Factors

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, grants funds of $688,015 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget.

EVALUATION

Success will be demonstrated by the number of employees hired and trained with a target number of 365. The implementation date of the grant is projected to be Spring 2006. Evaluation of the grant will be conducted at the conclusion of the grant, April 30, 2008.

SUBMITTED BY: Susan Miller, Principal, Learey Technical Center



Michael A. Grego, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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