PART II

FORM I

Application for Workforce Development Funding Checklist

Date: December 12, 2012 Brief Description of Project: Calhoun Community College Career/Technical

Dual Enrollment 2013. This program has expanded to such an extent that additional funding is needed to

continue the program in the spring at levels established during the fall 2012 semester. Career/Technical Dual

Enrollment supports high school and college programs in Career Technical disciplines including Advanced

Manufacturing, Computer Information, Green Energy, Business Administration, Health Science and related

programs.

Requesting Organization: Calhoun Community College

PART A: The application package must be submitted in original and one photo copy and will include each

completed form, the project narrative, and attachments (if applicable) in the order listed below:

X Form I: This Checklist

X Form II: Project Proposal Cover Page and Signatures

X Form IIA: Regional Council Certification Statement (Signed by the Chairperson for each Region)

X Form III: Project Summary (Not to exceed 3 pages)

X Form IV: Project Budget

X Form IVA: Project Budget Backup X Form V: Project Narrative (Not to exceed 10 pages)

PART B: The application should specifically address the following criteria:

1. Y Does this application address priorities identified by regional WFD council strategic plan (Attach a

signed certificate from each regional council affected; cite the strategy or strategies in the regional council

strategic plan addressed by the proposed activities)

2. N/A Does the relationship of proposed actions and outcomes directly address the solicitation for grant

proposals (Applicable only if RFP was issued in solicitation by the Governor’s Office of Workforce

Development)

3. Y Evidence is attached or otherwise declared that the stated need is based on objective and current data

4. Y Evidence is attached or otherwise stated that the applicant is capable and willing to carry out planned

activities with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. (Use past performance on WFD projects/grants, if

applicable.)

5. Y Evidence is attached or otherwise declared that community resource leveraging is available to

maximize impact of grant funds on application

6. Y Evidence is attached or otherwise acknowledged that the project is part of an overall workforce

development plan and that there is collaboration with regional and community service providers and

stakeholders

GOWD Form I (Version – February 29, 2012) Page 1 of 2

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7. NA Evidence is attached or otherwise declared that the activities can be sustained by the grant recipient

beyond the grant period. Not applicable for dual enrollment applications.

8. Y Evidence is attached demonstrating support for the application from area employers, economic

developers, and elected officials

9. Y Evidence is attached or otherwise declared that the proposed activities are practical and will

effectively address the stated needs

10. Y Anticipated outcomes align with stated needs

11. Y Do proposed performance measures and target levels of performance address meaningful and realistic

goals (e.g., number obtaining employment, number retaining employment, average wage increases).

Remarks:

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GOWD Form I (Version – February 29, 2012) Page 2 of 2

Part2t Application Forms and NarrativeThe project application must include each ofthe following forms and the project narrative.

FORM II: COVER PAGE

This Application for Funding is for the following (please check only one category per application):

_X_ Dual Enrollment (For ,.Credit" Courses Only)_ Short-Term / Non-Credit Training

Customized Training / Incumbent Worker TrainingOther Workforce Development Initiatives

Project and Contact Information

Project Title: Calhoun Community College Career/Technical Dual Enrollment

Amount of Funds Requested: 975,000

Service Provider/Fiscal Agent: Calhoun Community College

Mailing Address: P.O. Box216, Decatur AL 35609

Name and Title ofProject Contact (Individual responsible for grant negotiation): Gwen Baker, Dual EnrollmentCoordinator

FAX: 256-306-2877 Email: gzb@calhoun.edu Phone: 256-306-2545

Physical Address(s) of Training / Equipment (inelude..lQqU41ry):

Name of Fiscal Contact (ifdifferent from above): Jack Burrow

Title: Dean ofBusiness and Finance

FAX: 256-306-2885II. Authorization

Email: jbunow@calhoun.edu Phone:256-306-2545

President

As the person authorized to act on behalfofthe service provider/fiscal agent, I certii/ that the informatronsubmitted in this application is accurate. I also certii, that the service provider will carry out the proposed activitiesas stated and will follow accountability and reporting requirements.

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GOWD Form ll (Version - February 29,2Ot2],

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FORM IIA: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CERTIFICATION

NOTE: If project covers multiple workforce development regions, certification must be provided by all

regional councils. The exception is for a state-wide project application, which requires certification from

one regional council - typically the council where the project is headquartered.

I certify that the Calhoun Community College Career/Technical Dual Enrollment 2013 proposed by

Calhoun Community College addresses workforce development priorities, strategies, and targeted

occupations identified by the Region II Workforce Development Council or addresses immediate priority

training needs not initially identified through the strategic planning process. I also certify that the Region

II Workforce Development Council or its applicable committee has reviewed the project application and

recommends funding the proposed activities.

This project directly addresses workforce development in the following industry and targeted occupations

identified as priorities in the regional council’s strategic plan:

Industry or industries:

Target occupation(s):

This project directly addresses the following strategy or strategies identified in the regional workforce

development strategic plan:

The Regional Council assigns this application a priority rating of (ranging from 0-5, using the

ranking system below):

5 – Meets strategies and targeted occupations identified as critical (limited to 2 applications per

funding cycle) for this Fiscal Year (FY) and has excellent projected outcomes to address our

WFD needs.

4 - Meets strategies and targeted occupations identified as very important for this FY and has very

good projected outcomes to address our WFD needs.

3 – Meets strategies and targeted occupations identified as important for this FY and has good

projected outcomes to address our WFD needs.

2 – Meets strategies and targeted occupations identified but is less important for this FY.

1 – Meets strategies and targeted occupations identified but is not important for this FY.

0 – Does not meet strategies or targeted occupations identified for this FY.

NOTE: Regardless of whether the application is not approved and/or receives a 0 rating, please send

this statement to the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development for documentation purposes. Proposal recommended in the amount of $ by Region Council.

Mary Ila Ward _____________________________________

Printed or Typed Name & Date Signature Regional workforce development council chair or

designee (must be voting member of the regional council)

GOWD Form IIa (Version – February 29, 2012)

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FORM III: PROJECT SUMMARY

Provide a brief overview of the project, responding to each item listed below. Summary must be no more

than three (3) pages and must provide a clear, concise, well-constructed, and to-the-point description

of the project in areas indicated.

I. Project title: Calhoun Community College Career/Technical Dual Enrollment 2013

II. Service provider/fiscal agent: Calhoun Community College

III. Total funds requested: $ 75,000 (Projects are funded on FY basis, Oct1 –

Sep30)

IV. Estimated start date of training (based on start of semester, receipt of equipment, etc.) and length

of course(s): October 1, 2012 – September 30, 2013

V. Identify the industry sector(s) and targeted occupation(s) and how this project will address each: (Must

meet the strategies identified in the regional council’s strategic plan) The top five targeted industries in the

Region II Workforce Development Council’s strategic plan for 2010-11 were: Aerospace And Defense;

Manufacturing; Information Technology; Health Science; Construction; and Energy (Emerging). Calhoun

Community College is requesting $75,000 to continue our successful Career/ Technical Dual Enrollment

Scholarship program for spring semester 2013. The scholarship program is used to provide students

opportunities to begin training for careers within these industries. The program expanded to such an extent

in fall 2012 that additional funding is needed to continue dual enrollment at existing levels. During the

2011-12 year the college awarded a total of 227 scholarships. This fall we have already awarded over 165

scholarships. The growth has been mainly in traditional career/technical areas while the EMT-Basic

programs continue to be strong and to attract interest from area school systems.

By continuing to provide Dual Enrollment scholarships in career/technical fields, Calhoun will address the

Workforce Development and Education Goal of the of the Region II strategic plan – “Provide a workforce

that is confident, capable, and competitive” – by allowing young people to begin preparing for the

workforce while still in high school. The scholarships will also help provide trained workers for the area’s

top 10 occupations: Healthcare Practitioners & Techs; Architecture & engineering; Computer &

Mathematical; Production; Installation; Maintenance & Repair; Healthcare Support; Management; Business

and Financial Operations; construction & Extraction; and Transportation & Materials. Calhoun has had a

continuously growing career/technical Dual Enrollment program for the past several years, thanks in large

part to the scholarships made possible by Workforce Development funding. $175,000 was received for the

2012-13 school year. Calhoun awarded $75,000 in career/technical tuition scholarships only for the fall

and has obligated $46,000 for EMT-Basic programs for the spring leaving only $54,000 to provide tuition

for career/technical dual enrollment and books and supplies for career/technical and EMT-Basic students.

The program cannot be sustained at this level of funding. Financial need is a major barrier to high school

career/technical students seeking to participate in Dual Enrollment and the scholarships are essential in

helping meet that financial need. Without additional scholarship funds for the coming school year,

Calhoun will be not be able to continue Dual Enrollment career/technical classes on several high school

campuses and will be unable to assist students seeking to take career/technical classes on the Calhoun

campus.

Calhoun Community College currently has Dual Enrollment agreements with 91 area public and private

high schools and home schools. During the fall 2012 semester Calhoun offered Dual Enrollment in 71

classrooms on 21 high school campuses – 22 of these classes were career technical classes. This compares

to 62 total classes and 13 career/technical classes at 20 schools during the fall 2011 semester.

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Additionally, high school and home school students attended classes on the Calhoun Decatur and

Huntsville campuses or through Distance Education. Using Workforce Development and VIA Wired

scholarships, Calhoun has established career tech Dual Enrollment classes in advanced manufacturing,

welding, machine tool technology and drafting at five area high schools including the Huntsville Center for

Technology and is working with the Madison County Career Technical Center to establish classes there as

well. EMT-Basic dual enrollment classes – the first in the state – have been established on three high

school campuses. These programs are becoming increasingly sought after by area high schools because of

the hands-on technical experience in health care that the classes offer students. Students are taking these

classes not only to enter the workforce directly but to prepare for medical school and to meet the

prerequisites for the two year college paramedic program. Additional funding is critical for all these dual

enrollment opportunities to continue.

Calhoun Community College is part of the Alabama Community College system, follows Alabama State

Board of Education policies and procedures including Alabama Bid Laws and receives annual audits form

the State Examiner’s Office of Public Accounts. The Calhoun Business Office maintains financial records,

processes financial transactions, pays professional fees and payroll salaries. The Business Office is familiar

with federal grant requirements through experience with numerous federal grants. Calhoun has a strong

history of financial stability and grants management and currently manages federal grant awards from the U

S Department of Education, U S Department of Labor, U S Department of Transportation, U S Department

of Commerce and the National Science Foundation.

VI. Target population(s) to be addressed by proposed activities (e.g. High School, Dislocated Worker,

Adult, Youth, Other): High School students

VII. Proposed activities: (Summarize how this project addresses specific and immediate training needs

in the service provider’s area, documented demand data, hiring and expansion announcements,

etc., if applicable):

Continuation of Career/Technical Dual Enrollment with Calhoun Community College at established levels.

Calhoun’s Dual Enrollment program in the fall 2011 semester included 791 students and 100 of these

students were in career/technical programs. Spring enrollment in Dual Enrollment included 783 students

and 127 were in career/technical programs program. During the fall 2012 semester 860 students

participated in the program including165 in career/technical and EMT-Basic classes. Career Technical

scholarships have increased the number of career/technical students participating in Dual Enrollment at

Calhoun from virtually none to over 100 each semester. Additional funding is necessary if we are to

continue the successful programs that have been established in career/technical Dual Enrollment including

the welding class at Priceville High School; classes in Machine Tool Technology, Drafting and Advanced

Manufacturing at Limestone County Career Technical; EMT-Basic programs at Bob Jones, Grissom and

Decatur City Schools; Drafting/Engineering at Austin High School, Hartselle High School and the

Huntsville Center for Technology; Machine Tool Technology at Austin High School and Computer Science

at the Huntsville Center for Technology. We will also continue to provide opportunities for students who

do not have access to technical programs at their area high schools to take technical courses on the Calhoun

campus. Due to the additional students and programs we are requesting funds to continue the program at

the established level. In addition we are working with several area high schools to begin new programs.

Targeted areas include Applied Technology [includes Aerospace Technology, HVACR,

Automation/Robotics, Design Drafting Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance,

Machine Tool Technology and Process Technology] (15.0613); Business Administration [Accounting

Technology] (52.0201); Child Development (19.0708), Computer Graphics (50.0401); Business

Administration (52.0201); Computer Information Systems (11.0101); Dental Assisting (53.06001);

Emergency Medical Services (51.0904), Nursing (51.1601), Physical Therapist Assistant (51.0806);

Practical Nursing (51.1613); Renewable Energy (15.0613); and Surgical Technology (51.0900). Career

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Technical Scholarship funds will be used to pay for tuition and purchase textbooks and supplies in all these

areas and $75,000 is requested to continue to provide these scholarships.

• A unique use of these funds will be to continue to support Calhoun’s very successful EMT-Basic program

on high school campuses. This program was recognized by the League for Innovation in the Community

College as an Innovation of the Year for 2011, nominated for a Bellwether Award for 2011 and is a finalist

for a Bellwether Award for 2012. Sparkman High School was the pilot high school and, following that

success, EMT has been established at Bob Jones, Grissom, Austin and Decatur high schools. These

programs have now become a model for high schools across the state and the success of EMT Dual

Enrollment has been recognized by area legislators and emergency medical and health care professionals.

Thirty-three students have completed the program at Sparkman High school, 38 at Grissom, 36 at Bob

Jones High School, and 16 in our joint class between Austin and Decatur high schools. 21 students are

currently enrolled in EMT-Basic at Grissom High School and 34 students are expected to register for the

programs at Bob Jones High School and Decatur City Schools. Scholarship funding is critical for many of

these students. Workforce Development scholarship funds will allow us to continue to offer EMT at these

schools and extend this opportunity to students throughout the Calhoun service area. Without the funds

these programs will not be available.

VIII. Anticipated outcomes and targeted levels of performance (based on start date & ending 30Sep):

State the applicable outcomes (Respond with NA where appropriate):

a. Total number of participants to be served 300

b. Of those in a. above, Completers 285 =95% of those participating

c. Of those in b. above, Completers earning college credits 280

e. Of those in a. and b. above, Entered related employment ____# ____% of completers The students

involved in career/technical dual enrollment are often 10th and 11

th grade students so accurately tracking

entry into employment is not possible. 45 of the seniors who received scholarships during the 2011-12 year

are registered for Calhoun this fall. Forty EMT-Basic Dual Enrollment students have taken and passed the

NREMT exam since the program started. All students who have completed this program are employed in

field or are pursuing college or the military with most focusing on healthcare as a goal.

f. Of those in e. above, Retained related employment ____# ____% of completers

g. Of those in b. thru f. above, Continuing education or training ____# ____% of completers

h. Of those in b. above, Currently employed - Skills upgrade only ____# ____% of completers

i. Equipment installed or upgraded ___________ date(s) (Only if critical to this project.)

j. Credential(s) to be earned by completers: _____________, _____________, _____________

IX. Is there expressed legislative interest in this specific proposal? Yes (If answered Yes, please identify

the legislator(s) and corresponding House and/or Senate district(s).) Sen Arthur Orr, District 3; Rep

Howard Sanderford, District 20; Rep Terri Collins, District 8; Rep Mac McCutcheon, District 25; Rep

Mike Ball, District 10; Rep. Wayne Johnson, District 22; Rep Bill Holtzclaw, District 2; Rep Micky

Hammon, District 4; Rep. Phil Williams, District 6.

X. Has there been or will there be other funding solicited from other sources for this project (i.e. Perkins

funds, line item or earmark in ETF, etc)? Yes (If answered Yes, please provide background to include

the source, amount, date requested, outcome if known, etc.) The Calhoun Tech Prep Consortium has agreed

for the past two years to allow Tech Prep funds to be used to provide classroom materials and supplies for

Career/Technical dual enrollment classrooms. $9,000 is budgeted for this in the 2012-13 budget.

XI. Identify all anticipated sources of revenue and estimated amounts (e.g. tuition/fees paid by Individual

Training Accounts (ITA), Pell Grant, Scholarships, etc.) N/A

GOWD Form III (Version – February 29, 2012)

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FORM IV: PROJECT BUDGET

Provide a detailed project budget in the categories listed. Include requested grant funds and leveraged

funds, and total funds by line item. Leave blank if no funds are budgeted for a particular line item. See

Form IIIA for a description of each line item.

Budget Item

Cost

(Requested) Leveraged/Donated

(Non-requested)

Salaries

Benefits

Individual Training (scholarships/tuition/fees) 65,000

Staff Development/Training

Travel In State

Computers/Technology

Public Relations/Outreach

Materials/Supplies 5,000

Renovation/Construction

Equipment

Books 5,000

Other

*Projected Revenue XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

TOTAL $75,000 $

NOTES: *List all sources of projected revenues (tuition, fees, other grants, etc.) – does not include

funds requested in this application.

Unused budget lines and/or line item titles may be changed to reflect items unique to

projects. Additional budget line Items may be added as needed.

This project has no revenue, however, the Calhoun Tech Prep consortium does budget

funds in support of Career/Technical Dual Enrollment for high school students and high schools

within the college service area.

GOWD Form IV (Version – February 29, 2012)

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FORM IVA: PROJECT BUDGET BACKUP

Each budget line item on Form III must be supported by a detailed description. This form explains what

budget details are required for each line item. Complete the budget backup providing as much detail as

possible. All staff costs listed should include title/function, salary/wage, and percentage of time charged

to project. Other costs should be detailed by type of activity, unit cost, and total units.

I. Program Staff Salaries (Position title/function of staff assigned to project-specific program services

activities, salary/wage, percentage of time charged to project.) N/A

II. Program Staff Benefits (Type and cost of fringe benefits for each position included in project

budget.) N/A

III. Cost of Individual Training (Scholarships, tuition, training fees; and other costs related to training

of individuals. Indicate the projected cost of the course(s), regardless if requesting funding)

Austin High Drafting & Machine Tool 13,500

Grissom High Adv. Manufct. & Drafting 7,000

LCCTC Adv. Maufct., Drafting, Machine Tool 16,700

Hartselle Drafting 7,000 Huntsville Ctr. For Tech

Drafting, Computer Science, Welding 7,500

Grissom/Bob Jones/DCS EMT

EMT-Basic 9,800

Individual Tech Students

3,500

Books 5,000

Supplies 5,000

Total 75,000

IV. Staff Development/Training (Detail of consultants; tuition/fees, other costs related to providing

and/or attending; staff members attending training for new equipment, etc.) N/A

V. In-State Travel (Costs and justification of mileage, lodging, meals and other travel-related

expenses.) N/A

VI. Computers and Technology (Itemized listing of computer hardware & software and how it is used

in relation to the proposed activities.)N/A

VII. Public Relations, Outreach (Details of media advertising and other public outreach costs, e.g.,

newspapers, radio/TV, direct mail, etc.) N/A

VIII. Materials & Supplies (Office supplies, training supplies and materials, other supplies required to

carry out project, detailed by type and costs, and the intent for retention/accountability of durable

items.) Calhoun has been requiring students in the EMT-Basic program to return supplies (shirts,

suture scissors, stethoscopes, pen lights) but funds are needed to replace damaged, worn out and

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lost items). Funds are also needed to purchase drafting kits and boards, tools for machine tool

classes and advanced manufacturing classes, and welding supplies.

IX. Renovation / construction costs (Itemized estimate of building expenses, if applicable.) N/A

X. Equipment (If applicable, attach a vendor price & specifications sheet for proposed equipment

purchases for use during negotiation phase and indicate the intent for reusing durable items in

subsequent classes.) N/A

XI. Books (attach itemized list if applicable). $5,000 to supplement funds already received to purchase

textbooks for students involved in EMT-Basic, Machine Tool Technology, Drafting and Design,

Computer Information Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, Welding and other technology classes.

XII. Other (Other items and related costs not included in the above line items that are required to

implement the project included as a grant funded item in the budget page.) N/A

XIII. Projected revenue (list all sources of projected or potential revenues, e.g., tuition, fees, other grants

– does not include funds requested in this application) N/A

GOWD Form IVa (Version – February 29, 2012)

FORM V: PROJECT NARRATIVE N/A for Dual Enrollment

Respond to each item as directed. Respond with NA if an item is not applicable to the proposed project.

Responses must be in the order of the items listed and labeled as each item is labeled. The narrative must

be no more than ten (10) pages. Attachments, including letters of support and data documentation,

should follow the project narrative and be separately labeled. An index listing attachments and page

numbers is recommended if attachments are referenced in the project narrative.

I. Statement of Need

a. Describe the needs to be addressed by the proposed project; include applicable data

and research-based information. (Recommend: Expansion and hiring announcements,

regional workforce development council strategic plan, the Alabama State of the Workforce

Report available at www.owd.alabma.gov/downloads.htm , and Labor Market

Information available at http://www2.dir.state.al.us/vlmi/.)

b. Describe how the proposed project will address the needs.

c. Provide a list of businesses/organizations for prospective job placement and attach

letters of support from area employers (letters are not counted against the 10 page maximum).

II. Project Activities

a. Provide a timeline and description of project activities, including purchases,

recommended training provider(s), start date of training, etc.

b. Provide the Classification Instructional Program (CIP) codes for training activities

involving “for credit” courses.

c. Describe the skills, knowledge, and abilities that will be gained by the targeted group.

III. Individuals and Industries Served

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a. Identify the population(s) to be served by the project.

b. Identify the industry sectors and occupations to be served by the project.

c. Describe how those businesses or industry sectors will benefit from the project.

IV. Project Outcomes and Performance Targets

a. State the anticipated outcomes of the project in measurable terms. Include a target

level of performance for each outcome.

b. Describe how it will be known if the proposed project was an overall success.

V. Non-duplication

a. Describe how the service provider and the regional workforce development council

have ensured that the proposed activities do not unnecessarily duplicate activities in

area. Evidence must be given that funds will be used efficiently and that duplication is

avoided.

b. Explain if this is a capacity building expansion of an existing program (describe current

capacity, how much will this project expand current capabilities, how will the current

class schedule change (e.g. Currently the lab has 12 welding booths, adding these 12 additional

booths will double our training capacity; Propose to add a night class)

GOWD Form V (Version – February 29, 2012) Page 1 of 2

VI. Collaboration

a. Identify other stakeholders and workforce development partners and describe their

roles in meeting the goals of this project.

b. Describe how this project was planned with active involvement from stakeholders,

particularly the regional workforce development council(s).

VII. Leveraged Resources

a. Describe other programs, organizations, and resources that will be supporting this

project State specifically what aspects of the project will be supported by these

leveraged resources. Assign a monetary value to each resource.

b. Describe other funding sources that will support this project (e.g. DOL grants, corporate

donations, Perkins funds, etc.)

VIII. Sustainability

a. Describe how the benefits or activities of this project will be sustained beyond the

funding period. NOTE: Funding is for current fiscal year only.

IX. Capacity of Service Provider

a. If applicable, describe the outcomes that were realized with grant funds provided by

the Department of Postsecondary Education or otherwise through the Governor’s Office of

Workforce Development over the past three years. Describe the degree to which the goals of

the funded projects were achieved.

X. Marketing Strategy

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a. Describe the public relations, promotion and outreach plan to meet enrollment goals,

promote job placement for completers, ensure public awareness, etc.

XI. Special Characteristics of Project

a. Describe any unique characteristics of the proposed project that are not addressed

above. This may include characteristics such as:

1. Measures of employer benefits or other exceptional levels of employer

participation and commitment.

2. Unique inter-program coordination relationships.

3. Development of career pathways or more effective practices.

4. Addresses an immediate hiring or training demand.

GOWD Form V (Version – February 29, 2012) Page 2 of 2

LETTERS OF SUPPORT

1. Bill Holtzclaw, Senator District 2 2. Arthur Orr, Senator District 3 3. Mike Ball, Representative District 10 4. Terri Collins, Representative District 8 5. Micky Hammon, Representative District 4 6. Wayne Johnson, Representative District 22 7. Mac McCutcheon, Representative District 25 8. Howard Sanderford, Representative District 20 9. Phil Williams, Representative District 6 10. Automatic Screw Machine Products Company 11. Toray Carbon Fibers America, Inc. 12. City of Madison Fire and Rescue 13. City of Madison, Office of Mayor 14. Athens High School 15. Bob Jones High School 16. Decatur City Schools 17. Grissom high School 18. Hartselle City Schools 19. Morgan County Schools

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Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of WorKorce DeveloomentGovernor's Office of WorKorce DeveloomentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 3613G2130

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing in support of the grant application being submitted by Calhoun Community Collegeto the Office of Workforce Development for funds to continue the highly successfulcareer/technical Dual Enrollment programs established by the college in high schoolsthroughout our area. Through Dual Enrollment students are introduced to the manyopportunities available in areas such as advanced manufacturing, drafting, machine tooltechnology and EMS.

As a member of the Alabama State Legislature, I see many benefits from the CalhounCommunity College program. lt meets the Workforce Development goal of targeting funds toprepare individuals for employment. lt also provides expanded career and technical educationdual enrollment activities. The scholarship will help provide trained workers for the afea's top 10occupations in the areas thal include healthcare, architecture and engineering, computerscience, production, construction and transportation.

Evidence of the program's success can be found in the continued increase in the number ofstudents who participate in career/technical dual enrollment. Five years ago there were nostudents involved in career^echnical dual enrollment with Calhoun. This fall, thanks in largepart to the scholarship program, approximately 165 students are enrolled in career/technicardual enrollment classes at area high schools and on the Calhoun college campuses.

In conclusion, I fully support the efforts of Calhoun Community College as they seek WorkforceDevelopment funding to continue to provide this great opportunity to our area's youth andemployers.

Sincerely,

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Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Worldorce DevelopmentGovernor's Office of Worldorce DwelopmentP.O. Box goe6oMontgomery, AL 36130-2130

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing to -support the grant application of calhoun community college to theoffice of worldorce Development for funds to continue the careei/technical oualEnrollment programs established by the college in high schools throughout our area.

There,are many benefits from the calhoun community college program. It meets theworkforce D-evelopment goal of targeting funds to prepare individuals for employment,It also provides expanded career and technical education dual enrollment actiities.

In conclusion, I fully support the efforts of Calhoun Communit5r College as they seekworldorce Dwelopment funding to continue providing great opportunities to our area'syouth and employers.

ALABAMAHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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December 12,20'12

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of WorKorce DevelopmentGovemor's Office of WorKorce DeveloomentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 361 3G21 30

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am w1!r19 in support of the grant application being submitted by cathoun community collegeto the Office of Workforce Development for funds to continue the highly successfulcareerftechnical Dual Enrollment programs established by the college in high schoolsthroughout our area. Through Dual Enrollment students are introduced to the manyopportunities available in areas such as advanced manufacturing, drafiing, machine tooltechnology and EMS.

As a member of the Alabama State Legislature, I see many benefits from the Calhouncommunity college program. lt meets the workforce Development goal of targeting funds toprepare individuals for employment. lt also provides expanded career and technicai educationdual enrollment activities. The scholarship will help proyide trained workers for the area's too 1Ooccupations in the areas that include healthcare, architecture and engineering, computerscience, production, construction and transportation.

Evidence of the program's success can be found in the conunued increase in the number ofstudents who participate in career/technical dual enrollment. Five years ago there were nostudents involved in careerftechnical dual enrollment with calhoun. This fall, thanks in largepart to the scholarship program, approximately 165 students are enrolled in careerftechnic-aldual enrollment classes at area high schools and on the Calhoun college campuses.

ln conclusion, I fully support the efforts of calhoun community college as they seek worKorceDevelopment funding to continue to provide this great opportunity to our area'i youth andemproyers.

Sincerely,(tza(Mike Ball

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December I l, 20 12

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DevelopmentGovemor's Office of Workforce DevelopmentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 36 130-2 1 30

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing in support ofthe grant applioation being submitted by Calhoun Community College to theOffice of Workforce Development for funds to sontinue the highly successful career/technical DualEnrollment programs established by the college in high schools throughout our area. Through DualEnrollment studen6 are introduced to the many opportunities available in areas such as advancedmanufacturing, drafting machine tool technologr and EMS,

As a member of the Alabama State l€gislatur€, I see many benefits from the Calhoun CommunityCollege program. It meets the Workforce Development goal oftargeting funds to prepare individuals foremployment. It also provides expanded career and technical education dual enrollment activities. Thescholarship will help provide trained workers for the area's top l0 occupations in the areas thar includehealthcare, architecture and engineering, computer science, production, construction and transportalion.

Evidence of $e program's success can be found in the continued increase in the number of students whoparticipate in career/technical dual enrollrnent. Five years ago there wer€ no students involved incareer/technical dual enrollment with Calhoun. This fall, thanks in large pan to the scholarship program,approximately 165 students are enrolled in career/technical dual enrollment class€s at area high schoolsand on the Calhoun college campuses.

In conclusion, I fully support the efforts of Calhoun Communiry College as they seek WorkforceDevelopment funding to continue to provide this great opportunity to our area's youth and employers.

Sinceroly,

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December 7, 2012

Mr. Roger FortrrerCoordinaor of Workforce DevelopmentGovemor's Office of Workforce DeveloDmentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 36 I 30-2 I 30

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing in support of the grant application being submitted by Calhoun Community College to theOflice of Workforce Development for funds to continue the highly successful career/technical DualEnrollment progams established by the college in high xhools throughout our ar€a. Through DualEnrollment students are introduced to the many opportunities available in areas such as advancedmanufacturing, drafting machine tool technologr and EMS.

As a member of the Alabama State l,€gislahrg I see many benefits from the Calhoun CommunityCollege prograrn. It meets the Workforce Development goal oftargeting funds to prepare individuals foremployment. It also provides expanded career and technical educ,ation dual enrollment activities. Thescholarship will help provide trained workers for the area's top l0 occupations in the areas that includehealthcare, architecture and engineering computer scienc€, production, consruction and transportation.

Evidence of the program's success can be found in the continued increase in the number of students whoparticipate in career/technical dual enrollment. Five years ago there wet€ no students involved incareer/technical dual enrollment with Calhoun. This fall, thanks in large part to the scholarship program,approximately 165 students are enrolled in career/technical dual enrollment classes at area high schoolsand on the Calhoun college oampuses.

ln conclusion, I fully support the efforts of Calhoun Community College as they seek WorkforceDevelopment funding to continue to provide this great opportunity to our area's youth and employers.

Sincerely,

It/UnF-Micky HammonMFVjaw

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December 12,2012

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DevelopmentGovemor's Office of Workforce DeveloomentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 361 30-2't30

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing in support of the grant application being submitted by Calhoun Community Collegeto the Ofiice of Workforce Development for funds to continue the highly successfulcareer/technical Dual Enrollment programs established by the college in high schoolsthroughout our area. Through Dual Enrollment students are introduced to the manyopportunities available in areas such as advanced manufacturing, drafting, machine tooltechnology and EMS.

As a member of the Alabama State Legislature, I see many benefits from the CalhounCommunity College program. lt meets the Workforce Development goal of targeting funds toprepare individuals for employment. lt also provides expanded career and technical educationdual enrollment activities. The scholarship will help provide trained workers for the area's top 1Ooccupations in the areas that include healthcare, architecture and engineering, compulerscience, production, construction and transportation.

Evidence of the program's success can be found in the continued increase in the number ofstudents who participate in career/technical dual enrollment. Five years ago there were nostudents involved in careerftechnical dual enrollment with Calhoun. This fall, thanks in largepart to the scholarship program, approximately 165 students are enrolled in career/technicaldual enrollment classes at area high schools and on the Calhoun college campuses.

In conclusion, I fully support the efforts of Calhoun Community College as they seek WorKorceDevelopment funding to continue to provide this great opportunity to our area's youth andemproyers.

Sincerely,z>r-/+Wayne Johnson

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December 10,2072

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DevelopmentGoverno/s Office of Workforce DevelopmentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, At 36130-2130

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am pleased to voice my support of the grant application being submitted by Calhoun Community Collegeto the office of workforce Development for funds to continue the highly successful career/technical DualEnrollment programs established by the college in high schools throughout our area. Through DualEnrollment, students are introduced to the many opportunities available in areas such as advancedmanufacturing, drafting machine tool technology, and EMS.

Numerous benefits have come from the Calhoun Community College program. lt meets the Wor6orceDevelopment goal of targeting funds to prepare individuals for employment, and it also providesexpanded career and technical education dual enrollment activities. The scholarship will help providetrained workers for the area's top 10 occupations in the areas that include architecture and engineering,computer science, healthcare, production, construction, and transportation.

Evidence of the program's success can be found in the continued increase in the number of students whoparticipate in career/technical dual enrollment. Five years ago there were no students involved incareer/technical dual enrollment with Calhoun. This fall, thanks in large part to the scholarship program,approximately 165 students are enrolled in career/technical dual enrollment classes at area high schoolsand on the Calhoun college campuses.

I strongly support the efforts of Calhoun Community College in seeking Workforce Development fundingso they may continue to provide this wonderful opportunity to our area's youth and employers.

Sincerely,

(uilthtl,*,^Mac Mccutcheon

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D€cember 10, 2012

l{r. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DevetopmentGovemor's Office of Workforce DevetoomentP.O. Box 302130

^iontgomery, AL 36130-2130

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I woutd tike to express my support of the Calhoun Community Cottege's grant application forfunds to continue their highty successful career/technicat dual enrotlrnent programs. Throughdual enroltment, students are introduced to the many opportunities avail,abte in areas such asadvanced manufacturing, drafting, machine tool technology, and FrMs.

Cathoun's program has produced many positive results. lt meets Workforce Devetopment's goatof targeting funds to prepare individuals for emptoyment. lt atso provides expanded career andtechnical education dual enrollment activities. These schotarship funds witt help provide trainedworkers for the region's top 10 occupations in the areas that inctude healthcare, architectureand engineering, construction, computer science, production, and transportation.

The Calhoun program's tremendous success can be measured by the continued increase in thenumber of students who participate in career/technicat dual enrollment. Five years ago therewere no students involved in career/technical duat enroltment with Calhoun. This semester.approximately 165 students are enrotted in career/technical duat enrottment ctasses at areahigh schoots and on the Calhoun college campuses, thanks in large part to the schotarshipprogram.

lwhoteheartedty support the efforts of Cathoun Community Cottege as they seek WorKorceDevelopment funding to continue to provide this great opportunity to our area,s youth andemployers,

Very sincerety,

Alwad&&p/Howard Sanderford

ALABAMAHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

II S. UNION STREET, MONTGOMERY AL'IBAMA 36fBO

REP. P}IIL WILLIAMSDISTRIGf NO. 6

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December 11,2012

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DevelopmentGovemo/s Office of Worfforce DevelopmentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 36130-21 30

Dear Mr. Fortner:

It is with great pleasure I write in support of the WorKorce Development GrantApplication of Calhoun Community College. Approving this application will insure thecontinuance of the college's highly successful career/technical Dual Enrollmentprograms that have been established in high schools throughout our community. TheseprogrElms introduce students to the countless .opportunities available in areas such asadvanced manufacturing, drafting, machine tool technology and EMS.

These career/technical courses benefit scores of young people in our community. Eachyear students graduate high school with the priceless skills and abilities necessary forcareers in healthcare, architecture and engineering, computer science, production,construction and transportation. lf this grant application is approved, it wouldundoubtedly accomplish the WorKorce Development goal of largeting funds to prepareindividuals for employment.

This fall, approximately 165 students are enrolled in career/technical dual enrollmentclasses. I believe that the current successes and future promises of these programs areevident and should be supported. As such, I strongly urge the favorable consideration ofCalhoun Community College's grant application.

Sincerely,

e& J,.-.-Phil Wlliams

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Automatlc S;crew Machine Products CompanyA Lawson Products Co.

P.O. Box 1608Decatur, AL 35602Phone: 256-353-1931Fax: 25A-365-0274

Docenrbsr 1l ,2012

Mr. Rogcr Fortn:r, Project ManagcrGovernor's Offir:c of Workforcc Developm€ot,101 Adams Avorue, Suitc 320P.O- Box 30213t)Montgomcry Al, 36130-2130

Deeu Mr. Fortos':

I am writing in s upport of Calhoun Community Collcge's grant application to thc WorldorccDwelopoerrt Bc,ard for firrrds to support carcer/tccbnical Dual Enrollmcot, to contiruc thc DualEnroltment Machine Tool Teclrrrology Program at Austin High Schoot and to snpport similalprogtams at other area schools.

As President/COO of Automatic Screw Machine Products, Inc. (ASMP), voting mcrabs of theRegion II Workf lrcc Dwclopmart Council, and Former Chairmary'curent member of theRobotios Tochnclory Park Exccutivc Board, I am greatly involved in Calhoun's Tecbnologiesprograrns and w<,ll awarc of their outreach cfforts to arca bigh scbools and tbair many progfilm$to proorote the transition between secondary and post s€co[dary cducation, especially in tbctechnolory ficldr, ASMP is also a strong supporter of our ares schools and in the €ffort to onsurc

thet prcparing sndents for the workforce begius in eleme,atary school and continues throughmiddle and high school. Programs such ac Dual Erupllment arc critical to this cffon andestablishing strotrg career/tecbdical Dual Enrollmcnt opportunities will providc many studentsthc opportunity tr begin actually baining to cntcr thc workforce while still in high school. Azuccessfirl prog rm can then servo as a bcst practicc site and & templatc fo! otbcr schools tofollow.

I encouragc yolo strongly consider coutinued funding for the successfr-tl career/technicsl DualEnrollmcnt prognm at Calhoun Community College, tbe cffort to gpntinuc and 5trcngthen theMachine Tool Tt:cbnolory curriculum at Austin High Scbool, and provide additional DualEnrcllm€nt oppornrnities for all students.

Sincerelv. / f/l-,74-'tl I -////qd/*JlvqMike Sclby APresidcot, COOAutomaticSMPDecahr, AL

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P.O. Eox 2!8Dccolur, Alobomo 35602tEr: 12561260-2626FAX: 12561260-2627

December 13,2012

Mr. Roger Fortrer, Project ManagerGovemor's Offrce of Workforce Development401 Adams Avenue, Suite 320P.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 36130-2130

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing in support of the grant application being submitted by Calhoun CommunityCollege to the Office of Workforce Development for funds to continue the highlysuccessful career/technical Dual Enrollment programs established by the col.lege in highschools throughout our area. Through Dual Enrollment, students are being introduced tothe many opportunities available in areas such as advanced rnanufacturing, drafting,machine tool technology and EMS programs. This program has been very successful thelast two years.

Toray has a commitment to the community and to workforce development. As a company,we feel that career/technical Dual Enrollment is an effective effort by the college to reachstudents in local high schools and strengthen the transition between high school andcollege. Involving high school students in hands-on, real world technology course workcan keep them engaged in school, help them begin to understand the applications of theconcepts they are leaming in high school and introduce them to the many careersavailable to them in technical fields. Toray supports the statewide effort to continueworkforce development awareness and training while students are still in school andcareer/technical dual enrollment is a critical component ofthis process.

I strongly encourage you to consider continued funding for the successfulcareer/technical Dual Enrollment program at Calhoun Community College and the role ithas played in developing a strong and effective workforce for our area.

Sincerelv.

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10 December 2012

Dr. Marilyn C. Beck, PresidentCalhoun Community CollegeP. O. Box 2216Decatur, AL 35609

RE: Letter of Support

Dear Dr. Beck:

Madison Fire & Rescue enthusiastically supports calhoun community college intheir effort to provide a dual enrollment Emergency Medical rechnician program for-BobJones High School and James Clemens Higfr School. We fe€l that this bro6o,embodies the purpose of workforce Development and we support you in your request forfunding.

. W9 are happy to provide meeting space for the class and any logistical supportand supplemental instruction needed. The fact that this particular cours-e is being'heldwithin a workplace emphasizes it truly meets the intent of workforce Developmeit and isworthy of funding by the Regional Workforce Development Council.

. . . .|n .cnnclusion, I fully support the efforts of Calhoun Community College as theyseek workforce Development funding tr provide this great opportuniiy for orir comminity.

,4^&--' Ralph CobbFire Chief

cc: Gwen BakerMark Brannon

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ALabav, a 357 59 . 1 eLephawa 25c_772-:a326 , Fax 25t :|.12-4a2:.

Office of the MayorTroy Tdock

City of Madison100 Hughes Road

Madison, AL 357582s6.772.s601

December 12,2012

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DevelopmentGovemor's Office of Workforce DeveloomentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 36130-2130

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing in support ofthe Calhoun Community College effort to secure additional fundinglor highly successful career/technical dual enrollment programs that have been established atBob Jones High School and in many high schools throughout our area.

Many Madison City students have benefited from Dual Enrollment opportunities offered byCalhoun Community College. The success of the classes in our school and others has led toexpansion of the program throughout the college's service area and an increase in studentparticipation for the fall 2012 semester. As a result, additional funding is needed if all studentsare to continue to be allowed these opportunities for the spring 2013 semester and in the future.

The Dual Enrollment scholarship program is encouraging students to begin to prepare for theircareers, remain in high school and to consider careeritechnical education beyond high school.Additional Workforce Development funding is vital to the continued success of career/technicalDual Enrollment in our high schools.

I have a strong commitment to the success ofall our students and will provide the necessarysupport to ensure the success ofthis project. I fully support Calhoun Community College intheir efforts to secure this additional grant funding.

Sincerely.

Troy TrulockMayor

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Mr. Roger Fortrcr, Projcct ManagcrCoordinator of Workforcc DcvelopmerrtGovcmor's Officc of Workforce DevelopmantP.O. Box 302130Montgomcry, AL 361 30-2130

Dear Mr. Fortncr:

As principal of Athens High school, I am writing to expr63 my support &r contirued fimding

for baroer/fcchnical Dual cnrollmcnt for Calhoun Commuity College, This funding will erllow

m cokg" to continue thc highly succcssfirl Dual Enrollmcnt programs in career/tcchnical

classes tirt haue becn cstabliihed at Limestone Ca$er Tcohnical Ccntd and oiher high schools

in our area.

Many Athcns High School students hav€ taken pan in thc Dual Enrollme'lrt opporhnitics offered

tilil'" *ff.i" tft-ugh the Career Technical Centq. Expanding Dual Enrollmentbcyond

".rdu*i"s ti includi c$ccltech is rcaching many shrd€nts who have not becn able to participate

in tr,c progEm in the past. tt is also encorrraging snrdents to remain in school and to seriously

"onsider e-aucation boyond higb school. The continuancc of Workforce Dcvelopmcnt

schoiarships .,"ill extcnd ttresJopportuniti€s to cvcn morc students in thc future.

Attrcns city Schools has a commitm.ent to thc success of our students and will providc the

n *.rry J"pport to en$'re the success of this projcct. I frrlly support Calhoun Community

Collegc in their effons to sccut this gtant.

Sinccrely, ,^%_{sChnstopher D. BolenPrincipal

CDB/ps

MEMEEF OF SOUTHEBN ASSOCIANON OF COLLEOES AND SCHOOLS

Bob Jones High School

Dqnmber7,2012

Mr. Roger FortrerCoordinator of Workforce DevelopmentGovemor's Office of Workforce DevelopmentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 361 30-2 I 30

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing in support of the calhoun community college effort to secure additional fundingfor highlv successful career/technicar d*r "*"iil;;;;;*-s that have been esrabrished atBob Jones High School and in many high ,"t oof. throigl?ut our area.

Many Madison city students have benefited from Dual Enrolment opportuniries offered bycalhoun community college. The succesr ortrr" "r*r"r-in

our school and others has red toexpansion ofthe program throughout the college's service area and * in r"ur" in rtua.iiparticipation for the fall 2012 semester. As a isult, additional funding is needed if all studentsare to continue to be alrowed these opportunities foi the spring 20r 3 semester and in the furure.

The Dual Enrollment schotarship program. is encouraging students to begin to prepare for theircareen, remain in high schoor and to consider car""r/iecioicur "au"ution-u"yoia tili ,Jioor.Additionalworkforce Development funding is vital ;th;;;ntinued success of career/technicalDual Enrollment in our high sihools.

I have a strong commiffnent to the success ofafl our students and wil provide the necessarysupport to ensure the success of this;roject. I fully support calhoun c"r-*ity cd'# i,their efforts to secve this g@g;t fund;;: --"-"

Sincerely,

RobbyPrincipal

650 HUGHES ROAD, MADISON, AL 35758 PHONE: (256)772-BJHS FAX: (2s6)772-6698

DECATUR CITY SCHOOLSOffice of the Supeintendent

J02 Fourth Avenue, NEDecatur, Alabama 3560l

Telephone | 2 56 ) 5 5 2-3000FA,Y (256) 55 2-398 r

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December 7. 2O l2

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DevelopmentGovemor's OfIce of workforce DevelopmentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery. AL 36130-2130

Dear Mr" Fortner:

I am wnting in suppon of the Calhoun Community College effort to secure additional fundingfbr highly successful career/technical dual enrollnent programs that have been established at

Austrn High School, Decatur High Schooi and ln many hlgh schools throughout our area.

Many Austin and Decatur high school students have benefited from dual enrollmentoppomrnities offered by Calhoun Community College. The success ofthe classes in our schooland others has led to expansion ofthe program throughout the college's service area and anrnorease in student participation for the tall 201 2 sernester. As a result, additional funding rsneeded if all students are to continue to be allowed these opponunitres for the spnng 2013ssrnester and rn the future.

The Dual Enrollment scholarship program rs encouraging students to begin to prepare fbr therrcareers. remain rn high school and to consider oareer/technical educatron beyond high school.Additronal Work{brce Development funding is vital to the continued success of career/technrcaldual enrollment rn our high schools.

I have a strong commitment to the success ofall our srudents and will provide the neoessary

support to ensure the success of this project. I fully support Calhoun Community College rntheir effons to secure this additional grant finding.

Edwrrr C. Nichols. Jr.

Superintendent

Tirgif I. Qrissom 3{Af, Scftoof7901 Bailcy Cove Road

Huntsville. Alab na 35802(2s6) 428-8000

Fax (256) 428-8001

December 12,2012

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DevelopmentGovernor's Office of Workforce DevelopmentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 36 1 30-2 I 30

Dear Mr. Fortrer:

I am writing in support of the calhoun community college effort to secure additional fimdingfor the highly successfirl cs€er/technical dual enrollment programs that have been established atGrissom High School and in many high schools thrcughout our area

Many Grissom students have benefited from Dual Enroltment opportunities offered by CalhotmCommunity College. The succegs ofthe classes in our school and others has led to eipansion ofthe program throughout the college's service area and an increase in student participation for thetall2012 semester. As a result, additional funding is needed if all students are to continue to beallowed these opportunities for the spring 2013 semester and in the future.

The Dual Enrollment scholarship program is encouraging students to begin to prepare for theircareers, remain in high school, and to consider career/technical education beyond high school.Additional Wor*f,orce Development funding is vital to the continued success of career/technicalDual Enrollment in our high schools.

I have a strong commitrnent to the success ofall our students and will provide the necessa4/support to ensure the success ofthis project. I firlly support calhoun community college intheir efforts to secure this additional grant firnding.

Virgil I. Grissom High School

Accredited by Southern Aesociation of Colleges and Schools

HARTSELLE CITY Scuools305 College Street NE

Hartselle, Alabama 35640256-773-5419 / 256-773-5433 (fa\)

hartselletigers.org

December 7 , 2012

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DeveloomentGovernor's Office of Workforce DeveloomentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 36130-2130

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing in support of the Calhoun Community College effort to secure additional funding for highlysuccessful career/technical dual enrollment programs that have been established at Hartselle HighSchool and in many high schools throughout our area.

Many Hartselle High students have benefited from Dual Enrollment opportunities offered by CalhounCommunity College. The success of the classes in our school and others has led to expansion of theprogram throughout the college's service area and an increase in student participation for the fall 2012semester. As a result, additional funding is needed if all students are to continue to be allowed theseopportunities for the spring 2013 semester and in the future.

The Dual Enrollment scholarship program is encouraging students to begin to prepare for their careers,remain in high school and to consider career/technical education beyond high school. AdditionalWorkforce Development funding is vital to the continued success of career/technical Dual Enrollment inour high schools.

I have a strong commitment to the success of all our students and will provide the necessary support toensure the success of this project. I fully support Calhoun Community College in their effo s to securethis additional grant funding.

Sincerely,

?1-/-4aMike Reed, Ed.D.Superintendent

,%tr.- €r*,**,/-f-'A1325 POINT MALLARD PARKWAY S.E

9".-z-- .lr/L/"".",ssant

BILLY W. HOPKINS, JR.SUPERINTENDENT

TELEPHONE: 256-353-6442

December 7 ,2012

Mr. Roger FortnerCoordinator of Workforce DevelopmentGovemor's Office of Workforce DevelopmentP.O. Box 302130Montgomery, AL 36130-2130

Dear Mr. Fortner:

I am writing in support of the Calhoun Community College effort to secure additional fundingfor highly successful career/technical dual enrollment programs that have been established atPriceville High School and in many high schools throughout our area.

Many Morgan County students have benefited from Dual Eruollment opportunities offered byCalhorur Community College. The success of the classes in our school and others has led toexpansion of the program throughout the college's service area and an increase in studentparticipation for the fall 2012 semester. As a result, additional funding is needed if all studentsare to continue to be allowed these opportunities for the spring 2C 13 semester and in the future.

The Dual Enrollment scholarship program is encouraging students to begin to prepare for theircareers, remain in high school and to consider career/technical education beyond high school.Additional Workforce Development funding is vital to the continued success of career/technicalDual Enrollment in our high schools.

I have a strong commitment to the success of all our students and will provide the necessarysupport to ensure the success of this project. I fully support Calhoun Community College intheir efforts to secure this additional grant funding.

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Billy W. Hopkins, Jr.Morgan County Board of EducationSuperintendent

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