W. Va. Code R. § 135-27-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 135-27-7 - Grant Eligibility

7.1. Under the provisions of this rule, community and technical colleges are eligible to apply for grant funding.

7.2. To be eligible for a grant under this program, a community and technical college shall:

7.2.1. Complete the application for grant funding on forms provided by the Council and submit the application electronically on or before the submission deadline;

7.2.2. Develop programs that meet documented employer needs;

7.2.3. Involve and collaborate with employers in the development of programs; and

7.2.4. Develop customized training programs skill sets, Certificates of Applied Science, or Associate of Applied Science degrees that provide for the changing needs of employers and are offered at flexible times and locations to accommodate employer scheduling;

7.2.5. For programs that carry academic credit, establish programs of study agreements with public school systems for the seamless progression of students from the secondary level through community and technical college Certificate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science degree programs;

7.2.6. Assist with the ongoing assessment of workforce development needs of the community and technical college consortia district, as defined by W. Va. Code § 18B-3C-4;

7.2.7. Actively participate in a community and technical college consortia planning district and facilitate the involvement of consortia members in the development of applications for funding through the Workforce Development Initiative Program;

7.2.8. Agree to share curricula developed with funding through these programs with other community and technical colleges;

7.2.9. Establish a special revolving fund under the jurisdiction of the community and technical college dedicated solely to workforce development initiatives;

7.2.10. Agree to establish a separate account with an identifiable account number for each grant award; and

7.2.11. Agree to adhere to all terms, conditions, and deliverables as specified in the application and this rule.

W. Va. Code R. § 135-27-7