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Item 8.a.


WORKFORCE ADULT EDUCATION CONTRACTS

Background

The Texas Workforce Commission continues to provide funds to the Gulf Coast Workforce Board through H-GAC to deliver adult education instruction in the 13-county region.  We contract with 15 providers throughout the region to deliver this service.


Current Situation 

On June 7, 2022, the Workforce Board approved renewing contracts with 15 providers. Texas Workforce Commission extended the contract period one additional year for adult education contracts. This is the fifth year for adult education contracts. The proposed contract period is July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.

 

We continue to successfully deliver in-person and remote instruction to customers, meeting their demand for flexibility while pursuing higher education. Adult Education providers work to provide English language instruction, literacy classes, adult basic education, adult secondary education, integrated education, GED preparation, and joint basic education-skills training classes to people in the Gulf Coast area.

 

For 2022-2023 we expect to serve 18,500-19,500 students. We will also continue integrating workforce and adult education by adding up to $400,000 to the three career office contracts for case management and job placement support to adult education students. Attached are the Workforce Board adult education recommendations for 2023.


Funding Source 

Texas Workforce Commission


Budgeted

Yes


Action Requested 

Request approval of 2023 adult education services and contracts; total amount is $21,050,028.  (Staff Contact: Juliet Stipeche)


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Adult Education ProvidersCover Memo