Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.289 - Creating Opportunities Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Grant
1.
Purpose of Grant. The purpose
of the grant is to provide for renovation, modernization, replacement or
purchase of Capital-Related Equipment for the enhancement of programs that are
currently certified or in the process of achieving industry certification in
educational facilities that align to third-party industry-recognized
credentials linked to an occupation that is identified as part of the skilled
trade industry.
2.
Term and
Conditions. Each grant shall include funding for the purchase of
Capital-Related Equipment for the enhancement of skilled trade industry
programs. Grants awarded will range from $25,000 - $100,000. Competitive grants
will be awarded to local educational agencies (LEA) for programs that meet and
exceed the teacher credentialing, industry certification, advisory committee,
and student credentialing requirements of the grant within the competitive
grant timeline.
3.
Eligible
Recipients. LEAs whose high schools meet the following requirements:
1) be currently industry certified and in
good standing or in the process of achieving industry certification;
2) have a significant need of program upgrade
in order to pursue industry certification the following school year;
3) have a current Advisory Committee to
include industry and educational partners that meets at least twice per year;
and
4) be linked to an occupation
that is identified as part of the skilled trade industry.
4.
Criteria for Award. Georgia
Department of Education staff review applications for adherence to the terms
and conditions described in the application. Points are awarded to each grant,
and schools are selected based on pre-determined criteria. Funds are awarded
for a one-year period.
5.
Directions and Deadlines for Applying. Requests for information
and application should be made to lplan@doe.k12.ga.us.
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