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C. 52

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	May 23, 2017

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Subject:

Alameda County Office of Education, California Career Pathways Trust funding

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 05/23/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Elaine Burres, 313-1717

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: May 23, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board, to apply for and accept California Career Pathways Trust II funding from Alameda County Office of Education in an amount not to exceed $363,000 to prepare students for the 21st century workplace and improve student transition to post secondary education, training, and employment for the period December 30, 2016 through June 30, 2018.

FISCAL IMPACT:

County to receive an amount not to exceed $363,000; 100% State from Alameda County Office of Education, California Career Pathways Trust finding. (26% County match)

BACKGROUND:

Career Pathways programs provide students with a sequenced pathways of integrated academic based education and training, aligned to current or emerging economic needs. Career Pathways programs are designed to lead students to a post-secondary degree or certification in a high-skill, high-wage, and high-growth field. The overarching goal of the Career Pathways Trust II is to build robust partnerships between employers, schools, and community colleges in order to better prepare students for the 21st century workplace and improve student transition into post-secondary education, training, and employment. Funding will be used to engage employers, develop community training, identify resources, and develop and distribute marketing materials to attract additional resources and community involvement toward the programmatic goals of career and educational development.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without funding planned training and outreach services could not be delivered.