This document provides a quarterly update from the Community College of Allegheny County's Contracts & Grants office. It summarizes the New Choices/New Options program which helps individuals in transition achieve economic self-sufficiency through career development and job training. It also briefly outlines the federal budget timeline and provides information on grant writing and currently funded contracts and grants.
The document describes the Philippine national budget preparation process. It begins with the Department of Budget and Management issuing a budget call to agencies in December, providing parameters and guidelines. Agencies are now tasked with partnering with civil society organizations in preparing their proposals. For the first time, the 2013 budget will use a "bottom-up" approach, engaging grassroots communities in 300-400 poor municipalities. The proposals then go through technical hearings and executive review before being consolidated into a proposed national budget that is presented to the President and Cabinet for approval and submission to Congress.
The document is a briefing book for a Task Force on Expanding National Service that includes a Presidential Memorandum establishing the Task Force. The Task Force will be co-chaired by the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council. It will include representatives from 13 cabinet departments and other federal agencies. The goal is to advance agency and administration priorities through expanding national service opportunities and partnerships between agencies and CNCS. The Task Force will focus on areas like creating interagency service corps, developing a pipeline to public service, exploring policy solutions, increasing efficiency, fostering public-private partnerships, and coordinating volunteering programs across government.
The document provides information about a Task Force on Expanding National Service, including a Presidential Memorandum establishing the Task Force. The Task Force will be co-chaired by the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, and will include representatives from 17 government agencies. It will aim to expand national service opportunities and partnerships to address national priorities through recommendations, coordination, interagency agreements, and public-private partnerships.
The SDLG Project will undertake research and information dissemination to clarify the roles and authorities of local governments in Bangladesh. Key activities include:
1. Partnering with universities to sponsor research on key local governance issues and hold national conferences to disseminate findings and discuss needed policy reforms.
2. Publishing research reports and policy briefs on topics like the implementation of new local government laws, the status of women officials, and innovative local government practices.
3. Launching an online local governance resource center and knowledge management system to ensure widespread access to research and example of best practices.
The document outlines the budget process in the Philippines. It describes how the House of Representatives and Senate each deliberate on the President's budget, conducting committee hearings and floor debates. It then explains how a bicameral conference committee harmonizes differences in the versions passed by each chamber. The finalized budget is ratified by both houses and sent to the President for approval or veto. If not enacted by the start of the fiscal year, the previous year's budget is automatically reenacted.
Approaches and Techniques of Budgeting: The Philippine Settingethelvera
This document discusses different approaches and techniques to budgeting in the Philippine setting, including program budgeting (PB), planning programming budgeting system (PBBS), zero-based budgeting (ZBB), line-item budgeting (LIB), and medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF). It provides an overview of budgeting in the Philippines in 2009 and profiles reforms such as performance-based budgeting (PBBS), public expenditure management (PEM), and a unified accounts code structure (UACS) with a 2-tier budget approach. Quotes emphasize the importance of addressing deficits but not ignoring them, as well as bringing lasting change and overcoming obstacles to development.
The document describes the Philippine national budget preparation process. It begins with the Department of Budget and Management issuing a budget call to agencies in December, providing parameters and guidelines. Agencies are now tasked with partnering with civil society organizations in preparing their proposals. For the first time, the 2013 budget will use a "bottom-up" approach, engaging grassroots communities in 300-400 poor municipalities. The proposals then go through technical hearings and executive review before being consolidated into a proposed national budget that is presented to the President and Cabinet for approval and submission to Congress.
The document is a briefing book for a Task Force on Expanding National Service that includes a Presidential Memorandum establishing the Task Force. The Task Force will be co-chaired by the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council. It will include representatives from 13 cabinet departments and other federal agencies. The goal is to advance agency and administration priorities through expanding national service opportunities and partnerships between agencies and CNCS. The Task Force will focus on areas like creating interagency service corps, developing a pipeline to public service, exploring policy solutions, increasing efficiency, fostering public-private partnerships, and coordinating volunteering programs across government.
The document provides information about a Task Force on Expanding National Service, including a Presidential Memorandum establishing the Task Force. The Task Force will be co-chaired by the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Director of the Domestic Policy Council, and will include representatives from 17 government agencies. It will aim to expand national service opportunities and partnerships to address national priorities through recommendations, coordination, interagency agreements, and public-private partnerships.
The SDLG Project will undertake research and information dissemination to clarify the roles and authorities of local governments in Bangladesh. Key activities include:
1. Partnering with universities to sponsor research on key local governance issues and hold national conferences to disseminate findings and discuss needed policy reforms.
2. Publishing research reports and policy briefs on topics like the implementation of new local government laws, the status of women officials, and innovative local government practices.
3. Launching an online local governance resource center and knowledge management system to ensure widespread access to research and example of best practices.
The document outlines the budget process in the Philippines. It describes how the House of Representatives and Senate each deliberate on the President's budget, conducting committee hearings and floor debates. It then explains how a bicameral conference committee harmonizes differences in the versions passed by each chamber. The finalized budget is ratified by both houses and sent to the President for approval or veto. If not enacted by the start of the fiscal year, the previous year's budget is automatically reenacted.
Approaches and Techniques of Budgeting: The Philippine Settingethelvera
This document discusses different approaches and techniques to budgeting in the Philippine setting, including program budgeting (PB), planning programming budgeting system (PBBS), zero-based budgeting (ZBB), line-item budgeting (LIB), and medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF). It provides an overview of budgeting in the Philippines in 2009 and profiles reforms such as performance-based budgeting (PBBS), public expenditure management (PEM), and a unified accounts code structure (UACS) with a 2-tier budget approach. Quotes emphasize the importance of addressing deficits but not ignoring them, as well as bringing lasting change and overcoming obstacles to development.
The document summarizes key legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly in 2015 that will impact local governments and finance officials. Some of the major bills discussed include legalizing fireworks sales and allowing local governments to collect permit and license fees; changing the state's transportation funding structure by replacing the motor fuel sales tax with a higher excise tax, increasing costs for local governments; and reforms to the property tax appeals process. Local finance officials are advised to educate themselves on these new laws that could affect revenues, finances and operations.
This paper proposes an updated formula for resource distribution between provinces -- horizontal
distribution -- under the upcoming National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. We maintain that the formula offered in the 7
th NFC Award was predominantly needs-based and whatsoever equity indicators it has, by its very structure, fall short of capturing the full essence of equity. Further, we
argue that existing indicators of efficiency – that is the size of provincial tax revenue, is not adjusted for the size of the provincial economy and, thus, fails to capture the efficiency part of tax collection -- that is, the effort made in this regard.
This project proposal seeks funding to establish a women-led cooperative artisan market (WE CARE) in Cuzco, Peru to economically empower indigenous women and address gender inequality. The Hunger Project will partner with Chirapaq to provide business training, microcredit loans, and support to 50 women cooperative members. The goal is to increase women's representation in leadership and decision-making by developing entrepreneurial skills and sustainable income. If funded, the project will launch in early 2014 with a 1-year, $265,382 budget to train cooperative members and establish the market to sell artisan goods to tourists, improving members' livelihoods and advancing women's social and economic status in the region.
The purpose of the school finance strand is to increase superintendent candidates' knowledge of Washington's school finance system. Participants will complete assignments related to school finance issues in their district throughout the program. These assignments include investigating budget assumptions, the impact of collective bargaining agreements, education platforms of political candidates, and adjusting budgets based on state apportionment updates. Participants will demonstrate their learning through a collection of evidence portfolio.
Anirudh Tewari has over 25 years of experience as an Indian Administrative Service officer, working across various levels of the Indian government as well as for an agency of the United Nations. He currently serves as the Principal Secretary of the Department of New & Renewable Energy, Industries & Commerce in Punjab, where he leads policy development and promotion of industries, trade, and renewable energy. Previously he held senior roles in the Department of Power, where he oversaw a significant increase in installed capacity, and the Department of Finance, where he effectively managed public expenditures.
This document discusses retirement benefits for senior state officers in Kenya. It provides background on the rationale for providing pensions to public servants, including securing their independence and making public service an attractive career. In Kenya, different categories of civil servants have different pension schemes, and the government has persisted in maintaining multiple schemes. In 2003, Kenya passed a law providing generous retirement benefits for presidents. However, the law has been controversial and subject to attempts at amendment. The document examines issues around the constitutionality and sustainability of retirement benefits for senior officials in Kenya and other countries. It concludes by recommending reforms such as eliminating dual pension schemes and ensuring benefits are legally compliant and economically sustainable.
Solved assaignment of IGNOU PGDRD mrd 101Gunjan Verma
The document discusses the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in India, which was created to manage and oversee the implementation of anti-poverty programs from the Ministry of Rural Development. DRDAs receive central funding and are the principal organization at the district level for rural development programs. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment aimed to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions and devolve more powers and responsibilities to local governments.
2014 Federal Laws and Policies Impacting Homelessness in AmericaAnna Sosa
This document outlines policy priorities for the National Alliance to End Homelessness for the year. It identifies key federal programs and funding levels needed to achieve the goals of Opening Doors, the federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness. The top priorities include fully funding Homeless Assistance Grants and homeless veterans programs to meet the plan's targets of ending chronic and veteran homelessness by 2016. It also emphasizes the importance of housing vouchers and the National Housing Trust Fund to increase affordable housing supply. The document provides federal agency and funding details for these and other relevant programs to help advocates communicate with policymakers.
This project proposal seeks to institutionalize transparent and accountable public financial management in Nigeria through participatory budgeting. Over a 5-year period, the proposal would partner Oxfam with the Nigerian Labour Congress to build capacity for participatory budgeting among civil society groups, media, and citizens at national and state levels. The goal is to empower these stakeholders to influence budget formulation, monitor spending, promote progressive revenue collection and pro-poor expenditure, ensure efficient implementation, and increase transparency and accountability in the budget process. This aims to contribute to reducing corruption and transforming Nigeria's budget system to better represent citizens' needs, especially the poor.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Diane Oakley of the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) about public pension plans. The presentation discusses opportunities and challenges facing public pensions, stakeholders in public pensions, the importance of focusing on retirement policy, and lessons learned from well-funded plans. It provides statistics on the economic impacts of public pension benefits and expenditures. The presentation aims to distinguish facts from assertions and prevent short-sighted policies in public pension discussions.
This document summarizes the activities of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Regional Office 9 during the first half of 2020. It discusses how cooperative leaders responded generously to support members and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also outlines the CDA's efforts to continue its mandate and programs of cooperative development, regulation, and support through modified work arrangements during quarantine periods. Key accomplishments included technical assistance and training provided to cooperatives as well as ongoing partnership efforts with local government councils.
Federal Policy Update: Student Parent Support SymposiumMarcie Foster
Federal policy is helping student parents in several key ways, but more support is still needed. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provide assistance for low-income families, but both face cuts. Pell Grants and tax credits help with college costs, but Pell Grants face a long-term funding shortfall. Child care assistance is underfunded despite high unmet need. Immigration reform and workforce programs also impact student parents if reauthorized properly. Upcoming budget battles and the "new normal" of austerity pose challenges to maintaining support for low-income student parents.
The document outlines the 4 phases of the national budget cycle in the Philippines: 1) Budget Preparation, 2) Budget Legislation, 3) Budget Execution, and 4) Budget Accountability. It provides details on the budget preparation phase, which involves stakeholder engagement, technical budget hearings, executive review, and submission of the President's Budget to Congress.
Contrasting the Employment of Single Mothers and People with ...pleasure16
This document summarizes key findings from a study on low-income single parent families before and after the passage of welfare reform legislation in 1996. Some of the main findings include:
1) While employment increased among low-income single parents after welfare reform, their earnings and wages remained low and their employment was concentrated in low-wage occupations and industries.
2) Three years after welfare reform, poverty remained very high among these families, with over 3 million living in poverty including 1.5 million in deep poverty.
3) There were significant demographic shifts after welfare reform, including fewer white and more Hispanic welfare recipients, and fewer low-income single parents having some college education.
AngloGold Ashanti has agreed to sell its 33.33% joint venture interest in the Boddington Gold Mine in Western Australia to Newmont Mining Corporation for up to $1.1 billion. The sale is consistent with AngloGold Ashanti's strategy of focusing on its core assets and realizing value from non-core interests. It will strengthen AngloGold Ashanti's balance sheet and provide funding flexibility for growth opportunities. The sale consideration includes $750 million in cash at completion, up to $240 million in later cash or stock, and a potential $100 million royalty on future gold production above certain thresholds. Completion is subject to various regulatory approvals and is expected in 40-50 days. The sale is expected
FAS recently launched an English project catalogue on its website listing 700 funded projects. FAS is active in two ERA-NETs - networks promoting European research collaboration. An evaluation found IFAU, an institute for labour market policy evaluation, performs highly regarded work. Current projects examine life choices of young people and the future of human interaction with service robots in the workplace.
The document discusses a survey of cell phone recycling programs in New York City. The survey examined compliance with New York state legislation requiring cell phone take-back programs, as well as voluntary programs. Key findings include:
- Only 36% of visited stores had visible take-back signs as required by law. Verizon Wireless stores complied most consistently.
- 28% of stores visited had a visible drop-off box. Boxes were often hidden from view.
- 30% of stores listed on the voluntary RBRC program website did not have drop-off boxes as advertised.
- Employees generally lacked knowledge about their store's recycling program, except at Verizon Wireless stores.
The survey found
Child Care Programs Help Parents Find and Keep Jobs: Funding ...pleasure16
The document analyzes the effects of changes to Israel's welfare policies for single parents between 1992 and 1995. It finds that expanding welfare benefits and eligibility criteria:
1) Reduced the labor force participation of single mothers as employment and hours worked declined and part-time work increased, contrasting with trends for married mothers.
2) Reduced poverty among single-parent families by increasing their dependence on the welfare system.
3) Had a particularly strong effect on mothers who had not previously worked, young mothers, and those with low education levels.
The document provides information about parking at Metrorail stations, paying fares, accessibility features, and transferring between Metrorail, Metromover, Metrobus, and the South Miami-Dade Busway. Key details include: parking at stations costs $4 daily; fares are $2 with reduced fares of $1; stations have elevators, escalators and stairs for accessibility; and many transfer options exist between rail and bus services.
Here are the key points from the ECU SGA response:
- ECU SGA is modeled after the US federal government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches and represents students to the administration and community.
- Their biggest success this semester has been being one of the most active SGA's in years, with members sitting on many committees and most legislation passed in recent years.
- The SGA constitution and bylaws evolve over time through legislative processes to continue helping students.
- Members sit on internal and external student affairs committees to stay informed on student issues.
- There are director positions for local/state affairs and community outreach to interact with Greenville, currently working on a frisbee
When it comes to higher education, many of us know that it’s not cheap. From tuition fees to housing costs, the list of financial obligations for students can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, this means that a lot of potential applicants are unable to pursue further education due to a lack of funds. This blog post will explore the various avenues available for funding student education, from government subsidies and grants to scholarships and loans. We’ll look at how you can access these funds and the best ways to make them stretch as far as possible. Read on to discover how you can get the most out of your higher education experience without breaking the bank!
The document summarizes key legislation passed by the Georgia General Assembly in 2015 that will impact local governments and finance officials. Some of the major bills discussed include legalizing fireworks sales and allowing local governments to collect permit and license fees; changing the state's transportation funding structure by replacing the motor fuel sales tax with a higher excise tax, increasing costs for local governments; and reforms to the property tax appeals process. Local finance officials are advised to educate themselves on these new laws that could affect revenues, finances and operations.
This paper proposes an updated formula for resource distribution between provinces -- horizontal
distribution -- under the upcoming National Finance Commission (NFC) Award. We maintain that the formula offered in the 7
th NFC Award was predominantly needs-based and whatsoever equity indicators it has, by its very structure, fall short of capturing the full essence of equity. Further, we
argue that existing indicators of efficiency – that is the size of provincial tax revenue, is not adjusted for the size of the provincial economy and, thus, fails to capture the efficiency part of tax collection -- that is, the effort made in this regard.
This project proposal seeks funding to establish a women-led cooperative artisan market (WE CARE) in Cuzco, Peru to economically empower indigenous women and address gender inequality. The Hunger Project will partner with Chirapaq to provide business training, microcredit loans, and support to 50 women cooperative members. The goal is to increase women's representation in leadership and decision-making by developing entrepreneurial skills and sustainable income. If funded, the project will launch in early 2014 with a 1-year, $265,382 budget to train cooperative members and establish the market to sell artisan goods to tourists, improving members' livelihoods and advancing women's social and economic status in the region.
The purpose of the school finance strand is to increase superintendent candidates' knowledge of Washington's school finance system. Participants will complete assignments related to school finance issues in their district throughout the program. These assignments include investigating budget assumptions, the impact of collective bargaining agreements, education platforms of political candidates, and adjusting budgets based on state apportionment updates. Participants will demonstrate their learning through a collection of evidence portfolio.
Anirudh Tewari has over 25 years of experience as an Indian Administrative Service officer, working across various levels of the Indian government as well as for an agency of the United Nations. He currently serves as the Principal Secretary of the Department of New & Renewable Energy, Industries & Commerce in Punjab, where he leads policy development and promotion of industries, trade, and renewable energy. Previously he held senior roles in the Department of Power, where he oversaw a significant increase in installed capacity, and the Department of Finance, where he effectively managed public expenditures.
This document discusses retirement benefits for senior state officers in Kenya. It provides background on the rationale for providing pensions to public servants, including securing their independence and making public service an attractive career. In Kenya, different categories of civil servants have different pension schemes, and the government has persisted in maintaining multiple schemes. In 2003, Kenya passed a law providing generous retirement benefits for presidents. However, the law has been controversial and subject to attempts at amendment. The document examines issues around the constitutionality and sustainability of retirement benefits for senior officials in Kenya and other countries. It concludes by recommending reforms such as eliminating dual pension schemes and ensuring benefits are legally compliant and economically sustainable.
Solved assaignment of IGNOU PGDRD mrd 101Gunjan Verma
The document discusses the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in India, which was created to manage and oversee the implementation of anti-poverty programs from the Ministry of Rural Development. DRDAs receive central funding and are the principal organization at the district level for rural development programs. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment aimed to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions and devolve more powers and responsibilities to local governments.
2014 Federal Laws and Policies Impacting Homelessness in AmericaAnna Sosa
This document outlines policy priorities for the National Alliance to End Homelessness for the year. It identifies key federal programs and funding levels needed to achieve the goals of Opening Doors, the federal strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness. The top priorities include fully funding Homeless Assistance Grants and homeless veterans programs to meet the plan's targets of ending chronic and veteran homelessness by 2016. It also emphasizes the importance of housing vouchers and the National Housing Trust Fund to increase affordable housing supply. The document provides federal agency and funding details for these and other relevant programs to help advocates communicate with policymakers.
This project proposal seeks to institutionalize transparent and accountable public financial management in Nigeria through participatory budgeting. Over a 5-year period, the proposal would partner Oxfam with the Nigerian Labour Congress to build capacity for participatory budgeting among civil society groups, media, and citizens at national and state levels. The goal is to empower these stakeholders to influence budget formulation, monitor spending, promote progressive revenue collection and pro-poor expenditure, ensure efficient implementation, and increase transparency and accountability in the budget process. This aims to contribute to reducing corruption and transforming Nigeria's budget system to better represent citizens' needs, especially the poor.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Diane Oakley of the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) about public pension plans. The presentation discusses opportunities and challenges facing public pensions, stakeholders in public pensions, the importance of focusing on retirement policy, and lessons learned from well-funded plans. It provides statistics on the economic impacts of public pension benefits and expenditures. The presentation aims to distinguish facts from assertions and prevent short-sighted policies in public pension discussions.
This document summarizes the activities of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Regional Office 9 during the first half of 2020. It discusses how cooperative leaders responded generously to support members and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also outlines the CDA's efforts to continue its mandate and programs of cooperative development, regulation, and support through modified work arrangements during quarantine periods. Key accomplishments included technical assistance and training provided to cooperatives as well as ongoing partnership efforts with local government councils.
Federal Policy Update: Student Parent Support SymposiumMarcie Foster
Federal policy is helping student parents in several key ways, but more support is still needed. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provide assistance for low-income families, but both face cuts. Pell Grants and tax credits help with college costs, but Pell Grants face a long-term funding shortfall. Child care assistance is underfunded despite high unmet need. Immigration reform and workforce programs also impact student parents if reauthorized properly. Upcoming budget battles and the "new normal" of austerity pose challenges to maintaining support for low-income student parents.
The document outlines the 4 phases of the national budget cycle in the Philippines: 1) Budget Preparation, 2) Budget Legislation, 3) Budget Execution, and 4) Budget Accountability. It provides details on the budget preparation phase, which involves stakeholder engagement, technical budget hearings, executive review, and submission of the President's Budget to Congress.
Contrasting the Employment of Single Mothers and People with ...pleasure16
This document summarizes key findings from a study on low-income single parent families before and after the passage of welfare reform legislation in 1996. Some of the main findings include:
1) While employment increased among low-income single parents after welfare reform, their earnings and wages remained low and their employment was concentrated in low-wage occupations and industries.
2) Three years after welfare reform, poverty remained very high among these families, with over 3 million living in poverty including 1.5 million in deep poverty.
3) There were significant demographic shifts after welfare reform, including fewer white and more Hispanic welfare recipients, and fewer low-income single parents having some college education.
AngloGold Ashanti has agreed to sell its 33.33% joint venture interest in the Boddington Gold Mine in Western Australia to Newmont Mining Corporation for up to $1.1 billion. The sale is consistent with AngloGold Ashanti's strategy of focusing on its core assets and realizing value from non-core interests. It will strengthen AngloGold Ashanti's balance sheet and provide funding flexibility for growth opportunities. The sale consideration includes $750 million in cash at completion, up to $240 million in later cash or stock, and a potential $100 million royalty on future gold production above certain thresholds. Completion is subject to various regulatory approvals and is expected in 40-50 days. The sale is expected
FAS recently launched an English project catalogue on its website listing 700 funded projects. FAS is active in two ERA-NETs - networks promoting European research collaboration. An evaluation found IFAU, an institute for labour market policy evaluation, performs highly regarded work. Current projects examine life choices of young people and the future of human interaction with service robots in the workplace.
The document discusses a survey of cell phone recycling programs in New York City. The survey examined compliance with New York state legislation requiring cell phone take-back programs, as well as voluntary programs. Key findings include:
- Only 36% of visited stores had visible take-back signs as required by law. Verizon Wireless stores complied most consistently.
- 28% of stores visited had a visible drop-off box. Boxes were often hidden from view.
- 30% of stores listed on the voluntary RBRC program website did not have drop-off boxes as advertised.
- Employees generally lacked knowledge about their store's recycling program, except at Verizon Wireless stores.
The survey found
Child Care Programs Help Parents Find and Keep Jobs: Funding ...pleasure16
The document analyzes the effects of changes to Israel's welfare policies for single parents between 1992 and 1995. It finds that expanding welfare benefits and eligibility criteria:
1) Reduced the labor force participation of single mothers as employment and hours worked declined and part-time work increased, contrasting with trends for married mothers.
2) Reduced poverty among single-parent families by increasing their dependence on the welfare system.
3) Had a particularly strong effect on mothers who had not previously worked, young mothers, and those with low education levels.
The document provides information about parking at Metrorail stations, paying fares, accessibility features, and transferring between Metrorail, Metromover, Metrobus, and the South Miami-Dade Busway. Key details include: parking at stations costs $4 daily; fares are $2 with reduced fares of $1; stations have elevators, escalators and stairs for accessibility; and many transfer options exist between rail and bus services.
Here are the key points from the ECU SGA response:
- ECU SGA is modeled after the US federal government with executive, legislative, and judicial branches and represents students to the administration and community.
- Their biggest success this semester has been being one of the most active SGA's in years, with members sitting on many committees and most legislation passed in recent years.
- The SGA constitution and bylaws evolve over time through legislative processes to continue helping students.
- Members sit on internal and external student affairs committees to stay informed on student issues.
- There are director positions for local/state affairs and community outreach to interact with Greenville, currently working on a frisbee
When it comes to higher education, many of us know that it’s not cheap. From tuition fees to housing costs, the list of financial obligations for students can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, this means that a lot of potential applicants are unable to pursue further education due to a lack of funds. This blog post will explore the various avenues available for funding student education, from government subsidies and grants to scholarships and loans. We’ll look at how you can access these funds and the best ways to make them stretch as far as possible. Read on to discover how you can get the most out of your higher education experience without breaking the bank!
This document discusses competency-based education and its role in increasing student completion rates. It argues that competency-based models focus on what students learn rather than how long they spend in the classroom. Students can earn credits by demonstrating their mastery of skills. The document outlines how competency-based strategies can help more students complete their education through options like online learning, credit for prior experience, and accelerated learning. It also discusses the process institutions must follow to implement competency-based programs and earn federal financial aid eligibility. Overall, the document promotes competency-based education as an effective way to increase student completion and better serve nontraditional students like adult learners.
The 50th Annual Report of the Undergraduate Assembly summarizes the organization's work over the 2022-2023 academic year. Key initiatives included advocating to protect holidays and academic breaks from assignments, conducting a survey on class scheduling preferences, revamping the UA Reserve Fund process to allocate over $450,000 to student groups and programs, and leveraging funding to support independent performing arts groups, cultural organizations, and initiatives like an iris photobooth and mentorship meals pilot program. The report provides an overview of the UA president's administrative meetings and highlights progress made on the presidential platform priorities of student life, wellness, diversity and inclusion, academics, and accountability.
MSCSA Director of Government Relations Jason Fossum
MSCSA Vice President Kayley Schoonmaker
This legislative session has been fast and pretty confusing so let's talk about it! In this presentation, we will walk through the steps our bills went through, and update
you on where they are now. We will answer any burning questions you have and fill you in on what may happen next with our legislation and policy.
1. A strong statewide college success initiative for foster youth in New York would provide comprehensive financial aid to cover all tuition and living expenses, as well as on-campus support services including advising, tutoring, assistance with housing and employment, and an emergency fund.
2. The program is estimated to cost $8.6 million annually at full capacity to support 1,216 students each year, but would yield $28.2 million in fiscal benefits to the state over the lifetimes of those students from increased tax revenue and lower public costs due to higher education levels.
3. Key components of the program include pre-college informational resources, a summer transition program, designated advisors, and a simplified
How To Finance Your Studies - An Oxbridge Academy GuideOxbridge Academy
In this e-book, you will learn everything you need to know about:
• Scholarships and bursaries
• Student loans
• Working to pay for your studies
• Using employer skills development levies
• Choosing a study option that suits both your needs and your resources
This e-book not only aims to help you find solutions to the problem of financing your studies, but also to help you empower yourself and to find ways to make studying a feasible reality.
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Major federal legislation was enacted in 1996 related to welfare
reform. Financial assistance programs at the national level for low-
income families have been in place since the mid-1960s through
the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program.
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation
Act of 1996, or welfare reform, created TANF (Temporary Assis-
tance for Needy Families). Major components of the new TANF
program were to limit new recipients of cash aid to no more than
2 years of TANF assistance at a time and to receive no more than
5 years of combined TANF assistance with other service programs
during their lifetimes. The goal was to make public assistance a
temporary, rather than a long-term, program for families with chil-
dren. Beyond these general rules, each of the 50 states was given
substantial latitude to adopt requirements to fit their own objectives.
The new law also allowed states that reduced their public assistance
expenses to keep whatever support was already being provided by
the federal government for use at their own discretion. This was
seen as a way to encourage states to reduce welfare dependency.
In response, the state of California decided to call its new
program CalWORKs, the California Work Opportunity and
Responsibility to Kids program. CalWORKs is California’s appli-
cation of the new TANF federal law. Like most of the other states,
CalWORKs provided its 58 counties with a fair amount of discre-
tion in how to implement the new provisions. Some counties
chose to develop strong upfront “employment-first” rules that
mandated recipients be employed as soon as possible. Others
chose a response that included testing and assessment and the
provision of education and training services.
One of the largest counties in the San Francisco Bay Area
developed several options for CalWORKs recipients, including
immediate job readiness (Job Club) help, remedial education for
recipients lacking basic skills, and vocational training at local
community colleges and adult education centers for those seeking
higher level education and skills. Recipients could take up to
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5 years to complete these activities and even longer in certain
circumstances to maximize their chances of success. Recipients
were predominantly single mothers. If recipients fully complied
with the rules, they received a variety of financial incentives, while
those who did not comply received sanctions that often resulted in
reduced benefit levels. The county provided grants to a wide array
of education, training, and service programs to work as partners
in serving the needs of participants.
In 1996, the county’s CalWORKs program enrolled approxi-
mately 22,000 families in various forms of public assistance
programs. Of these, approximatel.
TEMPLATE - School District Foster Youth Strategic Support PlanAngela M. Vázquez
The document provides a draft strategic plan for Centinela Valley Union High School District to improve outcomes for foster youth students. The global goal is to close achievement gaps for foster youth by June 2017 by developing necessary staff capacity and administrative systems. Two initial SMART goals are outlined related to student engagement/equitable access and school stability. Core activities, tasks, timelines and measurements are defined for each goal around areas like immediate enrollment, partial credit policies, tracking student participation and transfers. Challenges implementing certain activities are also acknowledged.
This document discusses strategies for obtaining more federal grants through place-based, continuous proposal building. It emphasizes forming partnerships and collaboratives to identify funding opportunities, build complementary proposals over time, and leverage diverse resources. Key points include developing multi-year plans to pursue multiple, aligned grants; using regional community plans as a framework; and how continuous efforts can strengthen applications and track records with funders.
At the recent Place Matters conference in Washington, D.C., David Williams, PhD, the Norman Professor of Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health and staff director of the reconvened Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America, talked about the need for cooperation between the community development industry and health leaders.
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The document provides a resource guide for family services in Onslow County, North Carolina. It includes contact information for over 20 organizations that provide services such as child advocacy, child support, housing assistance, education/training programs, health services, youth programs, transportation assistance and more. The guide lists each organization's contact details, eligibility requirements, and a brief summary of services provided. It is intended to help connect families with local community resources and support.
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Major federal legislation was enacted in 1996 related to welfare reform. Financial assistance programs at the national level for low-income families have been in place since the mid-1960s through the Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program. The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, or welfare reform, created TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Major components of the new TANF program were to limit new recipients of cash aid to no more than 2 years of TANF assistance at a time and to receive no more than 5 years of combined TANF assistance with other service programs during their lifetimes. The goal was to make public assistance a temporary, rather than a long-term, program for families with children. Beyond these general rules, each of the 50 states was given substantial latitude to adopt requirements to fit their own objectives. The new law also allowed states that reduced their public assistance expenses to keep whatever support was already being provided by the federal government for use at their own discretion. This was seen as a way to encourage states to reduce welfare dependency.
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One of the largest counties in the San Francisco Bay Area developed several options for CalWORKs recipients, including immediate job readiness (Job Club) help, remedial education for recipients lacking basic skills, and vocational training at local community colleges and adult education centers for those seeking higher level education and skills. Recipients could take up to 5 years to complete these activities and even longer in certain circumstances to maximize their chances of success. Recipients were predominantly single mothers. If recipients fully complied with the rules, they received a variety of financial incentives, while those who did not comply received sanctions that often resulted in reduced benefit levels. The county provided grants to a wide array of education, training, and service programs to work as partners in serving the needs of participants.
In 1996, the county’s CalWORKs program enrolled approximately 22,000 families in various forms of public assistance programs. Of these, approximately 10,000 elected to participate in one of the education and training programs, 9,000 elected to attend intensive job placement (Job Club) classes, and the remaining 3,000.
The San Antonio Compassion Capital Fund is seeking proposals from faith- and community-based organizations to provide services in three areas: youth services, financial education, and job readiness/attainment programs. Selected organizations will receive sub-awards between $12,000-$20,000 and participate in capacity building activities like developing a strategic plan and board training. Proposals are due February 22, 2010.
The document discusses strategies for students to get involved in analyzing government health budgets and financing at various stages of the budget process. It outlines how students can collaborate with policymakers during planning, scrutinize implementation, and advocate for priorities like preventative health and access for underserved groups. The document also notes challenges like lack of capacity and secretive processes that students must address.
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This document provides a summary of Maine's first annual report on cell phone recycling efforts in the state as required by Maine law. It finds that in 2008, approximately 54,400 cell phones were recycled in Maine, up from an estimated 1% recycling rate in 2003. This establishes a baseline for measuring the effectiveness of collection efforts going forward. Over 900 cell phone collection sites now exist statewide ensuring convenience for residents. Compliance among retailers was around 73% and most major carriers have developed recycling programs, though some small carriers require further follow up. Continued education efforts are needed to increase consumer awareness and motivation to recycle old phones.
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This document describes a system that allows electrical devices to be remotely controlled via text messaging. It works by using an INSTEON controller connected to a computer to communicate with INSTEON switches. Twitter is used as an SMS gateway so that a phone can send commands to Twitter which are then read by a script on the computer controlling the switches. The script checks Twitter for commands and sends the appropriate signals to the switches via the INSTEON controller.
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This study examined how well calibrated younger and older drivers were to performance decrements caused by distraction from cell phone use. Forty drivers completed driving tasks on a closed test track while performing a mental math task on a handheld or hands-free phone. Drivers' estimates of performance changes due to distraction were compared to actual changes measured across multiple driving performance measures. The results showed that drivers generally were not well calibrated to the magnitude of distraction effects, with some estimates even showing performance changes in the opposite direction of reality. Younger male drivers in particular tended to underestimate distraction impacts. The findings suggest that lack of awareness of distraction effects could influence drivers' decisions to engage in distracting activities.
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The document provides instructions for installing, configuring, and using Guardian mobile security software. It allows users to enable invisible SMS notifications if an unauthorized SIM is inserted, protect access to apps and data with a password, and purchase upgraded editions for additional features like remote tracking and wiping of a lost phone. Configuration involves setting the notification recipient, secret code, and selecting which apps to password protect. The software comes in Free, Gold, and Platinum editions that can be upgraded by purchasing a registration code.
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This document provides information on deer hunting regulations in Illinois for 2008, including seasons, licenses required, legal firearms, tagging and reporting requirements, and other rules. Key details include:
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TUDENT ERVICES
1. CONTRACTS & GRANTS
Community College of Allegheny County
Quarterly Update: May 2008
NEW CHOICES/NEW OPTIONS
Sometimes a person needs to change direction in life, but doesn’t know where
to begin. Since 1986, single parents, displaced homemakers and individuals
interested in non-traditional (by gender) careers have been able to find needed
assistance at CCAC through the New Choices/New Options (NC/NO) program.
This program, while having undergone name changes and administrative changes
since its inception, has provided a free career development and job readiness
program to empower individuals in transition to participate fully in achieving their
career, education and personal goals. Overall, the mission of NC/NO is to assist
individuals in transition achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Originally funded under the Perkins grant, this grant program is now funded solely
at the state level under the guidance of the Pennsylvania Department of Education,
Bureau of Career and Technology Education. At CCAC, Sumana Misra oversees the
NC/NO program and serves as the program’s counselor to assist participants with
In this issue:
personal and/or career-related issues. During the 2007–2008 grant year, classes were
New Choices/New Options
held at Allegheny campus, Homewood-Brushton center, West Hills center, Boyce
Grant Writing
campus and Washington County center. Classes were also offered at the Brashear
Funding News Association located in the South Side. A total of 100 participants were enrolled in
the program.
The program provides 100 hours of direct service to individuals and is conducted
in eight week cycles—three days per week, 4.5 hours per day. Students who
enroll can expect to participate in modules covering personal development, career
CONTRACTS & GRANTS development, job readiness and basic computer skills to enhance their desirability
The Contracts & Grants office is available in the job market.
to assist faculty, staff and administrators
in the procurement of external funding. If During the personal development segment, students learn about self-esteem
you would like help identifying funding
development, transferable skills, stress and time management, financial
opportunities or with grant development,
contract/grant compliance and grant-related empowerment, assertive communication and conflict resolution. Goal setting
professional development, please call:
and decision-making exercises round out this module. The career development
Carol Yoannone, D.Ed.
component consists of vocational and personality tests, job market information
Director of Contracts & Grants
including regional and national trends, high priority careers, non-traditional careers
Ph: 412.237.2227
Email: cyoannone@ccac.edu
and training options. Students are also provided information on obtaining financial
Kathleen Weir aid for continuing their education.
Grants Development Coordinator
412.237.3013
We’re More than You Know
Email: kweir@ccac.edu
2. Contracts & Grants Students are provided with practical information to assist them with entering the
Contact Information job market immediately. During the job readiness module, students are taught
College Office, Room 209 how to write a resume and cover letter, and learn interviewing skills, the art of
800 Allegheny Avenue networking and cold calling. They also are instructed on how to use the computer
Pittsburgh, PA 15233 and Internet for a job search and learn study skills needed for remaining employed
Phone: 412.237.2227 once they secure a position. Finally, to ensure that students have up-to-date skills,
Fax: 412.237.3037 they are provided with at least 30 hours of computer instruction to learn the
Microsoft package.
Email: grants@ccac.edu
Once students have completed the program, a graduation ceremony is held to
celebrate their success. The program doesn’t end there—the students who are “job
ready” work with a NC/NO job developer to find employment while others enroll
at CCAC or other institutions for further training.
Throughout the years, students from all walks of life and education levels have
found their way to the program. The overwhelming driver for all of them was that
something needed to change in the direction of their lives. After coming together as
disparate individuals, they work together as a group to learn more about themselves
and the world of work. Students who have graduated from the program have
gone on for further education at CCAC and other institutions and have obtained
positions that provide sustainable wages. Past participants have found employment as
a full-time legislative assistant for a U.S. Senator, an income maintenance caseworker
in the Department of Public Welfare and even various positions with CCAC.
For more information, contact Sumana Misra or Linda Little at Byers Hall, Room
322, Allegheny campus, 412.237.4682.
FEDERAL BUDGET TIMELINE
CCAC operates on a budget year that begins on July 1 and ends on June 30—but
not all grants begin and operate on that same calendar. The federal government’s
fiscal year begins on October 1. Sometimes this may get confusing, especially when
federal dollars are involved. The following is the timeline under which Congress
must take action on the federal budget. These dates are mandated in federal law, but
they are not always met, although they remain the goal.
April 15: Deadline for adoption of the conference report on the nonbinding
congressional budget resolution for the coming fiscal year. The resolution is
required to pass the House and Senate, but the president does not sign it.
May 15: House begins consideration of appropriation bills, even if a budget
resolution has not been approved.
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3. June 10: House Appropriations Committee should complete last appropriation bill.
June 30: House should complete action on all 13 regular appropriations bills and
sends the measures to the Senate.
Oct. 1: The new fiscal year begins. All appropriations bills must have been approved
by Congress and signed by the president, or a continuing resolution to temporarily
fund agencies without formal appropriations must be enacted. Failure to do so can
cause parts of the federal government to shut down.
Glossary
Following is a listing of commonly used terms that describe various stages and
components of the federal budget process.
Appropriation—the act of Congress that enables a federal agency to spend money
for specific purposes. An appropriation may be for any dollar amount up to the
authorization level.
Authorization—legislation that establishes or continues the legal operation of a
program and usually sets limits on the amount of federal funds that may be made
available in any given fiscal year.
Budget authority—the legal permission granted by Congress to obligate funds
from the U.S. Treasury, usually in the form of an appropriation.
Budget resolution—a nonbinding agreement between the House and Senate that
sets the overall level of funding that will be provided through appropriations in a
given fiscal year.
Discretionary spending—the funding contained within the federal budget that is
distributed by Congress and the president for programs they choose to fund and for
which an authorization has been approved.
Entitlement spending—funding that the federal government is legally obligated to
provide to programs and individuals meeting the legal criteria for eligibility. Such
programs include Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare.
Fiscal year 2009—federal government’s budget year, which begins Wednesday,
October 1, 2008, and ends Wednesday, September 30, 2009.
Obligations—contracts and other commitments made by the federal government
that will require monetary outlays in the future.
Outlays—how much money the U.S. Treasury actually dispenses in a given
fiscal year.
Rescission—a reduction or cancellation of previously appropriated funds.
source: February 18, 2008 Local/State Funding Report, Thompson.com, pg. 5
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4. GRANT WRITING
As always, the Contracts & Grants office encourages you to consider writing a
grant. Not only can you find funding for a worthwhile project, but grant writing
provides an opportunity for professional development. When considering writing
a grant proposal, remember that each funding agency has a mission that guides
its grant awards. Look for grant opportunities that match both CCAC’s goals as
well as the funding agency’s. For example, Department of Labor funding will be
more interested in how the workforce is impacted with your project, while the
Department of Education is more interested in projects with a positive effect on
disadvantaged students.
Basic Grant Components
Abstract: concise summary
n
History/Background: answers where?
n
Need (Problem Statement) to be addressed: answers why?
n
Goals and Objectives/Outcomes: answers what will be accomplished?
n
Plan of Operation/Management
n
Plan: answers how?
n
Timeframe/Timeline: answers when?
n
Key Personnel: answers who?
n
Evaluation: answers how well?
n
Sustainability: answers for how long?
n
Budget and Budget Justification: answers how much?
n
source: Daphne Lewis, CFRE Director, Grants Development, Rowan-Cabarrus
Community College, Council of Resource Development online presentation, April 2008.
Online Data Sites
If you are interested in using data to highlight the need for your proposed project,
explore these websites:
AACC Trends and Statistics
http://www2.aacc.nche.edu/research/index.htm
Statistics about U.S. community colleges and demographics
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/
Statistical data and information on postsecondary institutions
CONTRACTS & GRANTS We’re More than You Know
5. FUNDING NEWS
Through the support of Senators Arlen Specter and Robert Casey and Congressman
John Peterson, CCAC will receive $454,912 in Congressionally-directed funds.
These awards will be used for two different projects. The U.S. Department of
Education provided the college with $383,187 to be used to continue providing
technical education courses in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania. The
remaining $71,725 from the U.S. Department of Labor will be used to improve
access to apprenticeship programs. These awards will help the college to move
forward its mission to prepare the region’s residents for academic, professional, and
personal success in our changing global society.
THE FINAL WORD
Looking for a Committee?
The Contracts & Grants office is looking for volunteers to serve on an advisory
committee. This committee is needed to assist with reviewing the current Contracts
& Grants handbook as well as to advise on the internal grant approval process. If
you are interested, send an email to grants@ccac.edu.
Did You Know?
The CCAC Contracts & Grants office’s handbook is available online. The
handbook includes a proposal outline, budgeting information and how to navigate
the CCAC process for grant proposal submission. Click on Contracts & Grants
Handbook to find the handbook online. Make this your first stop before writing a
grant proposal!
Remember…
Before entering into any contract for providing services and/or courses to an outside
agency or educational institution when government funds are involved, contact the
Contracts & Grants office. Many times, organizations are spending public grant
funds to purchase CCAC services and do not realize that we need to follow proper
procedures for compliance issues. If Contracts & Grants works with you before
the contract is finalized and the program begins, we are all better prepared with no
surprises.
Stop by Anytime…
Contracts & Grants is located in College Office. Kathy Weir is located in room 105
and Carol Yoannone is on the second floor in room 209.
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6. CONTRACTS & GRANTS, 2007–2008
This report shows currently funded contracts and grants for the 2007–2008 fiscal year; page will be updated as necessary.
Funding Agency Title Project Director Total Amount Funding Period
PA Dept of Education Act 101 Pettway $186,000 07/07–06/08
PA Dept of Education Act 143 041 (Federal) Onufer $29,448 07/07–06/08
PA Dept of Education Act 143 059 (State) Onufer $62,258 07/07–06/08
GLPC (PA Dept of Education) Adult Basic Education Greenwood $12,000 07/07–06/08
PA Dept of Education Adult Impact Grant – Case Management Onufer $55,000 07/07–06/08
Allegheny County Alumni Program Gall $150,000 01/07–12/08
Alleg County Dept of Human Services BETC Hester $125,000 07/07–06/08
NSF (PA SSHE) Career Pathways – Middle School/High School Cunningham $12,825 07/07–06/08
City of Pittsburgh CitiParks Guercio $20,000 07/07–06/08
McKeesport Hospital (PA Dept of Health) Diabetes Workshops Campano $50,000 01/05–12/07
PA Dept of Health Diversity in the EMS Profession Oblak $3,000 04/08–06/08
PA Dept of Community and Economic Development Haemonetics Hannon $50,000 07/04–06/08
US Dept of Labor Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Colville $149,115 05/05–09/07
Alleg County Dept of Human Services Hunger/Homeless Guercio $2,500 07/07–06/08
Alleg County Dept of Human Services Kane Leisure Learn Guercio $96,000 07/07–06/09
Alleg County Dept of Human Services KEYS Blocksidge $294,850 07/07–06/08
YWCA – Southwest Regional Key Keystone Stars Daller $9,431 07/07–06/08
(PA Dept of Welfare) (Quality Improvement Grant)
YWCA – Southwest Regional Key Keystone Stars Welch $9,436 07/07–06/08
(PA Dept of Welfare) (Quality Improvement Grant)
Alleg County Dept of Human Services Life Enrichment/Education & Training (Aging) Guercio $136,000 07/07–06/08
Alleg County Dept of Human Services MH/MR/DD Guercio $314,034 07/07–06/08
US Dept of Labor (ETA) Mobile Lab Blocksidge $49,600 03/06–02/08
Alleg County Dept of Human Services MOST Hester $260,000 07/07–06/08
Penn State Nanotechnology Cunningham $20,000 03/06–08/07
PA Dept of Education New Choices/New Options Misra $176,874 07/07–06/08
Alleg County Dept of Human Services Nurse Aide Training Program (CNA) Campano $83,000 07/07–06/08
US Dept of Health and Human Services Nursing Scholarships Kennedy $233,674 07/07–06/08
for Disadvantaged Students
PA Dept of Education Perkins Downey $1,097,237 07/07–06/08
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse PLSG—Biotechnology Hannon $1,006,958 05/05–04/08
(US Dept of Labor)
MAGLEV (US Dept of Labor) Precision Manufacturing Technology Cunningham $240,370 11/05–10/07
US Dept of Education/ FIPSE Research in the Health Careers Colville $99,200 09/05–02/08
Landmark College (US Dept of Education) Students With Disabilities Year 2 Mason $19,141 10/06–09/07
Landmark College (US Dept of Education) Students With Disabilities Year 3 Mason $19,141 10/07–09/08
PA Dept of Education Tech Prep DeJulio $211,225 07/07–06/08
US Dept of Education/FIPSE Technical Education Gillespie $496,000 07/05–10/07
PA Dept of Education Ultrasound/OTA Higher Education Assistance McKenna $607,397 07/07–06/08
Allegheny County Veterans Symposium Blocksidge $15,000 04/06–12/08
Alleg County Dept of Human Services WIA User Hester $24,000 07/07–06/08
TOTAL $6,425,714
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