Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 160-1-4-.289

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 17, 2024

Rule 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.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 160-1-4-.289

O.C.G.A. § 20-2-240.

Original grant description entitled "Creating Opportunities Now to Expand Credentialed Training (CONNECT) Grant" submitted July 12, 2018.