Hillsborough County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Quick Response Training Application to Workforce Florida, Inc., and if Approved, Accept Funds for Project 06052 for Aparicio-Levy Technical Center- $249,395 (Adult Technical Education)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

We request approval to submit an application to Workforce Florida, Inc. for Project 06052, in concert with the Committee of 100 of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, for Aparicio-Levy Technical Center to implement a customized training program for approximately 275 new jobs in Hillsborough County related to insurance and travel services.

Florida Statute 288.047 (3) established the Quick Response Training Program in 1993 to meet the workforce skill needs of new or expanding businesses. The application reflects a need for funding of $249,395 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 a fiscal agent. Since Aparicio-Levy Technical Center will serve as the training provider, the School District of Hillsborough County is the appropriate LEA.

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

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

If approved, funds of $249,395 will be included in the divisional special revenue/federal programs budget. Quick Response industry training programs are fully supported by funds available through grant awards from Workforce Florida, Inc.

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation measures are determined by Workforce Florida, Inc. The results of the evaluation will be shared with all stakeholders.

SUBMITTED BY: AnnMarie Courtney, Principal, Aparicio-Levy Technical Center

Susan M. Miller
Director, Adult Technical Education
(813) 272-4225
Wynne A. Tye
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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