| Purpose: | The purpose of this grant program is to provide support for the operation of One-Stop Career Centers in the Massachusetts Workforce Development system in order to meet the needs of adults (career center customers) who require and are eligible, ready, and willing to enroll in Adult Basic Education services to enhance their prospects of gaining meaningful employment. |
| Priorities: | The priority is to continue funding Workforce Investment Boards (WIB) or their Department-approved designee in order to support One-Stop Career Centers in meeting the needs of adults who require and are eligible, ready, and willing to enroll in Adult Basic Education services. |
| Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are those that have submitted:
a negotiated Memorandum of Understanding that indicates a choice of either Option 1 or Option 2 (See below.);
FY2009 quarterly reports; and
an annual report documenting the results of prior year collaboration with Career Centers.
Option 1 - Career Center staff provide intake, assessment, and referral services; or
Option 2 - A Department-approved program in the region provides such services within the Career Center one day per week. Funds for out-stationing are provided to the program by the Department/ACLS and are NOT included in the regional allocations listed below. |
| Funding: |
See   Table 1 - Funding Allocations
Funding is subject to appropriation approval and satisfactory past program performance. Funds in this category are continuation grants available only to Local Workforce Investment Boards or through their Department-approved designee. |
| Fund Use: | Funds must be used to support Career Centers regarding intake, assessment, and referral of career center customers who need basic educational services. |
| Project Duration: |
9/1/2009 - 8/31/2010
(Subject to appropriation of adequate federal and state funds.) |
| Contact: | Andrea Perrault aperrault@doe.mass.edu |
| Phone Number: | 781-338-3852 |
| Date Due: |
Monday, August 3, 2009
Proposals must be received at the Department by 5:00 p.m. on the date due. |
| Required Forms: |
Part I - General - Program Unit Signature Page - (Standard Contract Form and Application for Program Grants)
Part II Budget Detail Pages (Include both pages.) - Instructions
Budget Narrative (Narratives designed by applicants.)  Part III - Required Program Information
Schedule B - Cost Sharing or Matching Schedule
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| Submission Instructions: |
Submit two (2) sets of the application each with the original signature in blue ink of the Superintendent/Executive Director/President.
Mail to:
Magdi Mirhom
Fiscal Liaison
Adult and Community Learning Services
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street 3rd Floor
Malden, MA 02148-4906
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