Fast Forward Planning Grant Application

Fast Forward Planning Grant Application

A lead regional secondary school system in each Regional Labor Market Area (RMLA) has the opportunity to apply for a $50,000 planning grant to develop and pilot a dual degree programs. These programs will allow students to earn either a Jump Start TOPS Tech Career Diploma or a TOPS University Diploma while dually earning an associate degree or participating in a pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship that either prepares graduates for career or continuing postsecondary education. The applications deadline is February 10, 2021. Questions should be directed to stephanie.marcum@la.gov.
School System Information

Use the officially state recognized name of the school system. The contact should be the person responsible for coordinating and leading the planning process for the grant.
School System *
School System Contact Name *
School System Contact Email *
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School Sytem Contact Phone Number *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Postsecondary/Apprenticeship Partner(s)

Only one postsecondary partner is required, but if there is more than one or an optional apprenticeship partner, fill out the information for the additional partner(s). Use the full name of the institution(s). The contacts should be the person(s) responsible for leading the collaboration and planning process for the grant. Optional apprenticeship partners should be state recognized.
Postsecondary Institution (mandatory) *
Postsecondary Institution Contact

First Name Last Name
Postsecondary Institution Contact Email *
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Postsecondary Institution Contact Phone *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Postsecondary Institution (optional) *
Postsecondary Institution Contact

First Name Last Name
Postsecondary Institution Contact Email
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Postsecondary Institution Contact Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Postsecondary Institution (optional) *
Postsecondary Institution Contact

First Name Last Name
Postsecondary Institution Contact Email
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Postsecondary Institution Contact Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Apprenticeship Parnter (optional)
Apprenticeship Partner Contact

First Name Last Name
Apprenticeship Partner Contact Email
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Apprenticeship Partner Contact Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Regional Labor Market Area (RLMA)

One school system in each RLMA will be selected to receive a planning grant. A labor market analysis should be part of the rationale for each of the proposed Fast Forward Pathways. One labor organization in th RMLA should be a planning parnter for the grant.
RLMA Labor Organization Name *
RLMA Labor Organization Contact *

First Name Last Name
RMLA Labor Organization Contact Email *
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RMLA Labor Organization Contact Phone *
Please enter a valid phone number.
Potential Participating Schools
List the name and site code of each potential participating school. *
What is the potential number of students participating in the program over the next 5 years? *
What is the total number of students in grades 11-12 in the potential participating schools as indicated in the October 1, 2020 count? *
Business and Industry Partners

Each applicant should have business and industry partners that participate in planning and align to high-demand/high-wage jobs in the RMLA.
List the business and industry partners that will be participating in the planning process as well as a descriptor for the fields they represent in the RMLA. *
Collaboration

Grants will be awarded based on the potential to work collaboratively to create meaningful pathways.
Describe your current relationship with higher education institutions and/or state recognized apprenticeship organizations in the RLMA. *
Summarize the planned RLMA analysis, collaboration and process for which the funds will be used to create Fast Forward Pathways if awarded a regional grant. *
Describe how the program will ensure the equity and inclusion of students. *
List all potential degree programs/apprenticeships to be developed. *
Upload a letter of support from the lead school system Superintendent and inlcude his/her signature. *

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Fast Forward Planning Grant Application

School System Information

Postsecondary/Apprenticeship Partner(s)

Regional Labor Market Area (RLMA)

Potential Participating Schools

Business and Industry Partners

Collaboration