Strong Workforce Program
K12 Strong Workforce Program
What is K12 Strong Workforce Program?
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE), is pleased to announce the K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12 SWP). Beginning in 2018-2019, Education Code §§ 88827 establishes the kindergarten through 12th grade component of the Strong Workforce Program appropriating $150,000,000 in annual ongoing career education funding to strengthen the pathways for students from secondary to post-secondary education.
K12 SWP intends to create, support, and/or expand high-quality career education programs at the K12 level that are aligned with the workforce development efforts occurring through the community college Strong Workforce Program and regional priorities.
K12 SWP intends to create, support, and/or expand high-quality career education programs at the K12 level that are aligned with the workforce development efforts occurring through the community college Strong Workforce Program and regional priorities.
Goal of K12 Strong Workforce Program
The goal of the K12 SWP is to increase the levels of college and career readiness among students which will support their successful transition from secondary education to post-secondary education and, ultimately, to career.
- Guidance & Support:
- Strong Workforce Program K12 Pathway Coordinator Timeline and Scope of Work 11-4-2019
- Revised – Guidance on K12 SWP Selection Committees – 2019-20 K12 SWP 11-1-2019
- New Grant Opportunities: K12 SWP 2019-20
- Workforce Pathways Guiding Policy Principles
- SCCRC Regional Priorities for K12 SWP
- K14 Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) Job Description – Spring 2019
- K12 SWP FAQ’s
- Projects & Funding:
- Contracts/Fiscal:
The South Central Coast Region K12 Strong Workforce Selection Committee
SCCRC’s K12 SWP Selection Committee members’ contact information is available upon request.
- Selection Committee Chair: Juliet Herman, Director of CTE with the Ventura County Office of Education
- Selection Committee Co-Chair: Gayla Jurevich, Regional Director for Business & Entrepreneurship (hosted at Cuesta College)
- Selection Committee Co-Chair: Paula Hodge, Regional Director for Information & Communication Technology & Digital Media (hosted at College of the Canyons)
K12 SWP Chancellor’s Office Memos
K12 SWP Selection Committee Membership 2-21-19
K12 SWP Selection Committee Guidance 12-12-18
Additional Information:
K12 Strong Workforce Program Overview
K12 SWP Welcome Video from the CCC Chancellor’s Office & California Department of Education
High Quality Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program Evaluation Rubric
