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Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2009
Fund Code: 414-A-5
Perkins IV - Skills USA Career/Vocational
Technical Education Student Organization
| FUNDS ALLOCATED: | $199,960 (Federal) |
| FUNDS REQUESTED: | $199,960 |
| PURPOSE: The purpose of this federal grant program is to provide funds to coordinate the Massachusetts Skills USA organization statewide, especially with respect to increasing the participation of students who are members of special populations. Funding is from the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act P. L. 109-270 (Perkins IV). |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED: | 1 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED: | 1 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED: | 0 |
| RESULT OF FUNDING: Funds will be used to hire a coordinator and program developer who will increase the participation of students who are members of special populations and coordinate statewide skills development activities for all members. In addition, the two staff will develop and deliver services to increase student outcomes on the six (6) Perkins IV secondary-level core indicators of performance. The coordinator will mentor staff in the Massachusetts Health Occupations Students of America Organization. Approximately 25,000 students will be served by the grant in 2008-2009. The grant award is $199,960. |
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| Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School District (Easton) | $199,960 |
| TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS | $199,960 |
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