Strong Workforce Program
Announcements
April 17, 2019
The Strong Workforce Program is excited to announce the 2019 SWP Summer Externs! We received a record number of applications this year and are please to award externships to the following individuals:
Augustus Barone Automotive, Motorcycle, Construction & Building Maintenance | Teri Ferrell Broadcast Electronic Media Arts |
Hollie Fortkamp Culinary Arts & Hospitality Studies | Tim Jonas Visual Media Design |
Annette Juilly Fashion | Carina Lin New Student Counseling |
Michele McKenzie Library & Learning Resources |
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Funding News
December 5, 2019
Perkins/SWP RFP Now Available:
Request for Proposals (RFP) 2020-2021
Proposals due:
11:59 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020
Upcoming Workshops
Upcoming Workshops: Request for Proposals (RFP) 2020-2021 Integrated Categorical Funding Opportunity Adult Education, Perkins, and Strong Workforce Program
We will be hosting workshops to assist interested applicants with the proposal development process for 2020-2021 Adult Education, Perkins and Strong Workforce Program Funding. Though not required, all interested parties are encouraged to attend one the following workshops. Fund managers are also available to provide additional technical assistance by appointment.
FLEX WORKSHOP 1:
October 15, 2019
January 10, 2020
Presentation
PDF
FAQ
Additional Resources
WORKSHOP 2: WEBINAR
DATE: Thursday, January 23, 2020
TIME: 1:00-2:00
TITLE: “SWP, Perkins, Adult
Education Program Funding Opportunity: Technical Assistance
Webinar”
ZOOM LINK:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/980964628
ADDIITIONAL ZOOM INFO: Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll):
+16699006833,980964628# or +16468769923,980964628#
Or Telephone:
Dial:
+1 669 900 6833 (US Toll)
+1 646
876 9923 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 980 964 628
If you are unable to attend one of the workshops, a recording of the webinar and a copy of the presentation and materials will be posted here.
In addition, the Office of Workforce and Economic Development is available to provide technical assistance during the application process. Please contact one of the following administrators if you have any questions:
John Halpin
Dean, Workforce Development
jhalpin@ccsf.edu
Alina Varona
Associate Dean, Career Education Pathways,
Strong Workforce Program
avarona@ccsf.edu
News Archive
February 26, 2018
Strong Workforce Program Externship Applications Now Open!
Strong Workforce Program is accepting applications for summer 2018 externships. Please carefully review the funding announcement and apply online (NOTE: please use Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer to apply online).
All applications must be received by no later than 5:00pm on March 16, 2018.
February 6, 2018
Perkins/SWP Application Deadline Extended
The deadline to submit Perkins/SWP funding applications has been extended to 4:00pm on Monday, February 12, 2018. Please submit your completed application to the Perkins office in Cloud 404 (Ocean Campus) by this time.
More news and announcements can be found in our news archive.
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January 25, 2018
Perkins/SWP RFP Workshop Content
Please review the following workshop content for support completing your Perkins/SWP application. Further questions can be directed to John Halpin at jhalpin@ccsf.edu or Alina Varona at avarona@ccsf.edu.
- PowerPoint presentation from 1/24/18 and 1/25/18 (PDF)
- Webinar recording from 1/24/18 (link to YouTube)
- Webinar chat notes from 1/24/18
- Summary of questions and responses from in-person workshop on 1/25/18
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December 8, 2017
Perkins/SWP RFP Now Available
Request for Proposal (RFP) 2018-2019
Department Application 2018-2019
Collaborative Application 2018-2019
All applications must be received at the Perkins office at Cloud 404 (Ocean Campus) by no later than 4:00pm on Thursday, February 8, 2018.
The application deadline has been extended to 4:00pm on Monday, February 12, 2018.
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October 27, 2017
Perkins/SWP Allocation Subcommittee Meeting
The CTE Steering Committee Perkins/SWP Allocation Subcommittee Meeting will convene on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Rosenberg 518 to discuss proposed changes to the Perkins/SWP RFP timeline and review rubric. Please RSVP to kmills@ccsf.edu. All are welcome to attend.
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October 3, 2017
More & Better CTE at CCSF
More & Better CTE (MBCTE) is a statewide initiative developed by CCCAOE and supported by CCCCO Doing What Matters to empower CTE professionals to strengthen their programs by accessing state and regional resources, including Deputy Sector Navigators (DSNs) and the LaunchBoard data center.
MBCTE events are hosted at community colleges throughout the state, and the event at CCSF was held on October 3, 2017 from 12:00-6:00 in MUB 140.
Take a look at the More & Better CTE event page for more information.
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September 2017
Spring 2018 Class Section Rollover
Applications for Spring 2018 Class Section Rollover now closed.
Welcome to Strong Workforce Program
The Strong Workforce Program funding presents an exciting opportunity to strengthen Career and Technical Education enrollment at CCSF, address existing gaps in funding for CTE programs, spur innovation in CTE offerings, and put in place a solid infrastructure for CTE program delivery.
We will use this page to link to resources, meeting dates and post other relevant information.
We are currently implementing the strategic plan that was approved in December 2016. We plan to update the plan as needed to meet future goals. Below is a link to the final plan. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to join upcoming meetings.
Timeline
January 2017
The Office of Workforce & Economic Development announces the release of the 2017-18 Applications for Perkins & Strong Workforce Program funds. The Request for Proposals and application forms can be found on the Perkins Funding News page on our CTE website:
http://www.ccsf.edu/en/educational-programs/cte/faculty-resources/perkins-funding-news.html
SWP Task Force Update:
The task force completed
its 2016 goals and finalized the strategic plan for SWP funding. The
Academic Senate approved the plan.
• Final SWP Strategic Plan (Word document)
The group will continue to meet in 2017 to discuss ways to optimize SWP funding.
Past Events
TASK FORCE MEETING DATES
DECEMBER 5, 2016 3-5pm, MUB 240
1. Welcome – Beth Cataldo
a. Review of SWP Task Force
work to date
2. Update/Work to Date on FY 2016-2017 SWP Expenditure Plan –
Theresa Rowland
a. Update on progress to date
b.
Review of timeline and tasks for completion
3. Discussion of Revised CCSF SWP Strategic Plan – Beth,
Theresa
a. Review final
draft of SWP Strategic Plan, incorporating feedback received to
date
b. Recommendations for further changes to the revised SWP
Strategic Plan
c. Discussion of Task Force recommendations for
top two priorities
4. Discussion of CCSF SWP Allocation Process, FY 2017-2018 and
beyond – Beth, John Halpin
a. Update on progress on combined
CTE program application and opportunities for input
5. Regional SWP funding update
6. Next Steps – Beth, Theresa
Additional Meeting Dates for Fall 2016:
-- CTE Steering Committee Meeting: Dec. 6, 10 am-12 pm
-- CTE Coffee Chat, Dec. 13 at 1:30 pm
NOVEMBER 21, 2016 3-5pm, MUB 240
1. Agenda
2. Discussion of second draft of SWP Strategic Plan
a.
Review second draft of SWP Strategic Plan
b. Recommendations of
further additions
c. Review of proposed attachments:
• Doing
What Matters Strong Workforce Program Metrics
• Centers
of Excellence (COE) Bay Area Regional Labor Market
Assessment
• CCSF
Office of Institutional Research and Planning Program Funding Matrix
3. Discussion of SWP Allocation Process
a. For FY
2016–17:
• Update on progress
• Review of FY 2016–17 Local
Expenditure Plan memo and application
b. For next year and
beyond
• Solicit input for combined CTE program
application
• Discuss internal SWP allocations framework
NOVEMBER 7, 2016 3-5pm, MUB 240
1. Agenda
• Meeting Highlights (posted 11/9/16)
2. Review of Institutional Goals
a. Educational
Master Plan and Board
Goals
b. Equity
Plan Introduction
c. Matrix
of Different CCSF Initiatives and their focus
d.
Initial Draft of CCSF
SWP Strategic Plan
3. Discussion of SWP Strategic Plan and Allocation
Process
a. Update
from Theresa Rowland re: Progress on Local Expenditures for FY
16-17.
b. Recommendations for SWP Strategic Plan content: CTE
priorities for next three years (suggestions
from faculty)
c. Recommendations for internal SWP
allocations process based on Perkins application process (discussion)
OCTOBER 24, 2016 3-5pm
• Powerpoint
• Meeting Highlights
DATA-GATHERING WORKSHOP
The CCSF Office of Workforce and
Economic Development and the Office of Research and Planning will
offer a CTE workshop on sources for gathering program and labor market
data on November 2, 1:30 – 3:00pm in the TLC in Batmale Hall 313.
Contact David Agam [dagam@ccsf.edu] in Research
& Planning for more information.
Professional Development
Lunch and Learn Seminars Archive
Thurs, 10/27/16, Noon | CTE Communication Strategy: The Rebranding of CTE in California Community Colleges with a Spotlight on EPI Tools | |
Thurs, 11/03/16, Noon | Enhancing Employability Skills: The New World of Work, 21st Century Skills (Curriculum) | |
Thurs, 11/10/16, Noon | Transition Strategy: Strengthening the College & Career Ready Pipeline with “Get Focused...Stay Focused!” | |
Thurs, 11/17/16, Noon | Enhancing Career Pathway Knowledge: Bolstering the Mission of the CCC with Career Pathways | |
Thurs, 12/01/16, Noon | Growing Our Knowledge of Work-Based Learning: Investigating the Work Based Courses Online Toolkit |
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Thurs, 12/08/16, Noon | Enhancing Our Perspective of Exit Points: The Relevance of Third Party Credentials in Student and Workforce Progression | |
Thurs, 12/15/16, Noon | Student Success Strategies: The Convergence of the Strong Workforce Implementation with SSSP & Student Equity |