FY2019 Fund Codes: 494/538

Workplace Education

Funds Allocated:	$350,000 (Federal)
Funds Requested:	$202,579
Purpose: The purpose of this (Phase 2) grant program is to fund education and employer partnerships to deliver contextualized academic instructional services to support students in their current and future employment. Through a (Phase 1) successful planning process, each partnership has provided evidence of a strong foundation for an onsite customized multi-year Adult Education (AE) program. The following priorities have been set for applicants for this grant program: Integrate ESOL with industry skills training/work readiness to develop increased economic self-sufficiency and a more productive workforce. Develop and document contextualized curriculum. Implement a multi- stakeholder Planning and Evaluation Team to evaluate and provide oversight and guidance to all aspects or the education program.
Number of Proposals Received:	3
Number of Proposals Recommended:	3
Number of Proposals Not Recommended:	0
Result of Funding: Adult learners will receive on-site customized ESOL instruction delivered by three partnerships. The workforce targeted for instruction is not unionized.

Recipients	Amounts
Asian American Civic Association and Tufts Medical Center	$68,305
North Shore Community College and North Shore Medical Center	94,274
Quincy Asian Resources, Inc., and China Pearl	40,000
Total Federal Funds	$202,579

Last Updated: November 20, 2018