Strong Workforce MJC Flex Day

1. S P R I N G 2 0 1 7 F L E X P R E S E N T A T I O N
S T R O N G W O R K F O R C E F U N D I N G
2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8
P R E S E N T E D B Y :
D R . A L B E R T A L T
V I C E P R E S I D E N T
C O L L E G E A N D A D M I N I S T R A T I V E S E R V I C E S
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2. Outline:
 Strong Workforce: What is it?
 Allowable uses and expenditures
 2016-2017 process
 Next steps for 2017-2018 funding
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3. Strong Workforce-What is it?
 Statewide Initiative adopted in 2016-2017 System
Budget
 200million dollars allocated system-wide (FY 2016-2017)
 “on-going” currently with 4 year commitment
 Intended to close middle-skills gap by increasing
the amount and quality of CTE
 Amount and quality = “more” and or “better”
 More (required) = FTES, courses, programs, pathways,
degrees, certificates, credentials
 Better = transfer, completion, wage improvement
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4. Strong Workforce-What is it?
 Has “Regional Share” and “Local Share”
components
 Each has different requirements
 Regional = region-wide, multiple college programming
 Local = local (college projects) that mean labor market need
 Local Shares
 Allocation for both colleges!
 1.7 million dollars (FY16/17)
 Additional allocation for 17/18 (and 18/19, 19/20…)
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5. What can the $$ be spent on?
 Allowable uses:
 CTE with labor market need in region’s priority and
emerging industry sectors
 CTE with labor market need and proven “student success
with labor market outcomes”
 CTE with labor market need and public benefit
 CTE with labor market need and completes structured
pathway
*** Current labor market data is key!
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6. What can the $$ be spent on?
 Allowable expenditures:
 Equipment
 Consumables
 Minor improvement to facilities
 Professional development
 Regional analysis
 Work-based learning and job placement support
 Curriculum development and instructional design
 New program start-up costs
 Workforce partner agreements for internships, job
placement or other co-investment
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7. What has been done for 16/17 funding?
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December 5, 2016 SWP Proposal template reviewed with Deans
December 13, 2016 SWP information sent to college-wide faculty
December 21,2016 Data discussion with faculty
January 5, 2017 Data discussion with faculty
January 13, 2017 Draft proposals submitted to area dean
January 23, 2017 College proposals finalized, submitted to VPA
January 26, 2017 MJC prioritized/funding approval
January 27, 2017 Districtwide priorities submitted to System
Office

8. How does 16/17 information help?
 Inform process improvement
 Faculty who submit 16/17 proposals will provide feedback
 FAQ’s from our first experience will be documented
 Planning group for 17/18 process will have faculty
representatives
 Process for 17/18 funding will roll out during spring
term
 Funding determinations will be made prior to end of spring
term
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9. 17/18 rough timeline:
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January –Mid
February
Feedback from faculty & deans who submitted
16/17 proposals
Beginning of March Multiple data discussion opportunities for
faculty
March Technical assistance, longer timeframe for
proposal development
End of March Finalized proposals submitted
Mid April Funding priorities set

10. Reference Material:
 Strong Workforce website:
http://doingwhatmatters.cccco.edu/StrongWorkforce.aspx
 SWP FAQ’s:
http://doingwhatmatters.cccco.edu/StrongWorkforce/FAQ200M
Rollout.aspx
 Allowable Costs:
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Portals/1/WED/SWP/Guidelines_Rea
sonable%20Standards_final09-14.pdf
 Guidance Memos:
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/WEDDivision/StrongWorkf
orceMemos.aspx
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11. Questions?:
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12. S P R I N G 2 0 1 7 F L E X P R E S E N T A T I O N
S T R O N G W O R K F O R C E F U N D I N G
2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8
P R E S E N T E D B Y :
D R . A L B E R T A L T
V I C E P R E S I D E N T
C O L L E G E A N D A D M I N I S T R A T I V E S E R V I C E S
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