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:
  • K12 SWP Financial Match Guidelines October 2020
  • Round 3 Engagement Session K14 Pathways Data: San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara Counties
    • PowerPoint slides for SLO/SB Counties
  • Round 3 Engagement Session K14 Pathways Data: Ventura County
    • PowerPoint slides for Ventura County
  • Round 3 Engagement Session K14 Pathways Data: North Los Angeles County
    • PowerPoint slides for N. Los Angeles County
  • K12 SWP Request for Applications FY 2020-2021
  • K12 SWP Application Instructions 2018-2019
  • K14 TAP and K12 Pathway Coordinator June 2020 Onboarding Resources – including CTEIG
  • K12 Pathway Coordinator Questions & Responses 5-1-20
  • Guidance Memo: K12 Strong Workforce Program 2019-20 Intent to Award 3-3-20
  • Guidance Memo: K12 Strong Workforce Program 2019-20 Allocation Revision 3-2-20
  • Guidance Memo: 2019-20 SWP Selection Committee Work Calendar and Membership 12-20-19
  • Guidance Memo: Selection of Host LEA for K12 Pathway Coordinators 12-20-19
  • 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 (Including K12 SWP 2019-20 RFA)
  • 2018-2019 K12 SWP Intent to Award 4-30-19
  • 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:
  • South Central Coast Region K12 SWP 18-19 Round 1 Grantees
  • South Central Coast Region K12 SWP 19-20 Round 2 Grantees

• Contracts/Fiscal:
  • Guidance for Reporting and Invoicing all K12 SWP Funding Rounds to Date and Going Forward (Fiscal Agent Memo) 7-24-20
  • SCCRC K12 SWP Progress Report Template (Auto-download)
  • SCCRC Request to Modify Budget (Auto-download)
  • K12 SWP Round 1 Guidance Memo 5-1-20
  • K12 SWP Round 2 Next Steps Webinar PowerPoint 4-22-20
  • K12 SWP Expanded Budget Instruction Round 1
  • Checklist for Modifying K12 SWP Projects Before Submission Round 1
  • SCCRC Completing Budget Webinar 6-18-19
  • SCCRC K12 SWP Expanded Budget Webinar- Summary Notes 6-18-19

The South Central Coast Regional K12 Strong Workforce Review Team & Selection Committee

SCCRC’s K12 SWP Review Team & Selection Committee members’ contact information is available upon request.

• K12 SWP Selection Committee + Alternates Membership August 2020
• K12 SWP Review Team & Selection Committee Guidance August 2020
• K12 SWP Regional Review Team August 2020
• 20/21 Application to Serve on the K12 SWP Selection Committee
• K12 SWP Selection Committee Membership 2-6-20
• K12 SWP Selection Committee Processes Feb 2020
• K12 SWP Regional Review Team Nov 2019

K12 SWP Chancellor’s Office Memos:

K12 SWP Selection Committee Welcome Webinar 1-8-20

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

K12 SWP Introductory Webinar from the CCC Chancellor’s Office & California Department of Education 9-18-19

High Quality Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program Evaluation Rubric

HIGH-QUALITY CTE: Planning for a COVID-19-impacted School Year