Major Grants at Seattle Central
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Fund Source: Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium (WSGC)
Project: WSGC Fellowships and Grants
Award:$188,000 (September 2014‐September 2018)
Goal: Recruit and train U.S. citizens, especially women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities, for careers in aerospace science and technology, in a cooperative effort with universities, the aerospace industry and federal, state and local governments. Encourage interdisciplinary training, research and public service programs related to aerospace.
Partners:
- University of Washington (prime grantee)
- Central Washington University
- Heritage University
- Museum of Flight
- North Central Educational Service District
- Northwest Indian College
- Pacific Science Center
- Seattle University
- Washington State University
- Western Washington University
- Whitman College
- Whitworth University
For more information, contact Wendy Rockhill, Wendy.Rockhill@seattlecolleges.edu, Dean of Science and Math, 206.934.6921
National Science Foundation
Fund Source: Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
Project: Pacific Northwest LSAMP
Award: $29,054 (September 2014‐August 2017)
Goal: Increase the number of underrepresented STEM students who transfer to four‐year institutions and complete degrees.
Partners:
- University of Washington (prime grantee)
- Boise State University
- Oregon State University
- Portland State University
- Washington State University
For More Information: Marilyn Saavedra‐Leyva, Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) Director, 206.934.4320.
Fund Source: NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Project: Ready, Set, Transfer! 2.0
Award: $1,521,081 over 5 years (December 2016‐November 2021)
Goal: Support low income students to completion of associates degree and successful transfer to a four‐year STEM degree program through scholarships, mentoring, enhanced advising, and support of the development of a STEM student identity. The project includes a research component focused on the impact of structural inequality related to social class on the experiences and opportunities of developmental math students.
Partners:
For more information, contact Wendy Rockhill, Dean of Science and Math, 206.934.6921
Fund Source: NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates
Project: Marine Research in Puget Sound for Community College STEM Students
Award: $288,717 over 4 years (February 2014‐June 2018)
Goal: Engage community college students from the Puget Sound Region in authentic marine research experiences that teach skills for quality research and data and analysis in support of the understanding, preservation and restoration of the ecology of the Puget Sound.
Partners:
For more information, contact Marina Halverson, Biology Faculty, 206.934.4906
Washington Sea Grant
Fund Source: Washington Sea Grant
Project: Experience Maritime Programs (EMP): A Hands on introduction to Careers and Pathways in the Maritime Industry.
Award: $150,924 over 2 years (February 2017‐September 2018)
Goal: Address the skills gap in the Maritime Industry by providing hands‐on learning experiences for high school students that expand awareness of maritime career pathways, facilitate entry to related training programs, integrate ocean literacy into maritime training and instill a passion for a career at sea.
Partners:
For More Information: Contact Sarah Scherer, Associate Dean, Seattle Maritime Academy, 206.934.2905
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Fund Source: Early Achievers Grant Program
Project: Early Achievers
Award: $83,000 (tentative July 2017‐June 2018)
Goal: Help employed childcare providers and early learning educators complete stackable certificates and associate degrees in early childhood education. Seattle Central offers courses on campus and in the community, including a series taught in the Somali language.
For More Information: Contact Karleen Wolfe Karleen.Wolfe@seattlecolleges.edu, Early Childhood and Family Studies Faculty
Fund Source: Opportunity Grant Program
Project: Opportunity Grant
Award: $395,912 (July 2016‐June 2017)
Goal: Provide access to high wage careers for low‐income students through enhanced financial aid and wrap‐around services to support retention.
Partners:
- Neighborhood House
- WorkSource Disability Resource
- King County Public Health
For More Information: Contact Adria Harris, Adria.Harris@seattlecolleges.edu, Director of Workforce Education, 206.934.6309
Washington State Department of Corrections
Fund Source: Corrections Education
Project: Prison Education and Re‐Entry Support Services
Award: $75,000 (July 2017‐June 2018)
Goal: Provide outreach, student support, academic success and career transition services for currently and formerly incarcerated students. Corrections Education Funds are allocated to Seattle Central through the State Board for Community and Technical Education.
Partners: University Beyond Bars
For More Information: Contact Molly Mitchell, Molly.Mitchell@seattlecolleges.edu, Director of Student Support Services, 206.934.6948
Washington State Department of Health and Human Services
Fund Source: Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET)
Project: BFET Program
Award: $360,259 (October 1, 2016-September 30 2017)
Goal: Support access and completion of workforce education programs for individuals receiving federal food assistance. The Department of Health and Human Services administers these funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services through a collaboration with the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Partners: TRAC Associates, YWCA Seattle/King /Snohomish, Neighborhood House, Asian Counseling and Referral Services, King County Public Health, Seattle Education Access
For More Information: Contact Adria Harris, Adria.Harris@seattlecolleges.edu, Director of Workforce Education, 206.934.6309
Fund Source: Washington State WorkFirst Program
Project: WorkFirst Services
Award: $192,648 (July 1, 2016‐June 30, 2017)
Goal: Educational planning and funding support for parents receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Partners:
- WorkSource Rainier
- Belltown Community Service Office, DSHS
- Bremerton Community Service Office, DSHS
- Capitol Hill Community Service Office, DSHS
- King Eastside Community Service Office, DSHS
- King North Community Service Office, DSHS
- Seattle Education Access
- White Center Community Service Office, DSHS
- King South Community Service Office, DSHS
- King Eastside Community Service Office, DSHS
- Rainier Community Service Office, DSHS
- Neighborhood House
- Refugee Women's Alliance
- YWCA Seattle/King/Snohomish
For More Information: Contact Adria Harris, Adria.Harris@seattlecolleges.edu, Director of Workforce Education, 206.934.6309
U.S. Department of Education
Fund Source: Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act
Project: Various projects to support access to, and quality of, workforce education programs
Award: $227,190 (July 2016‐June 2017)
Goal: Seattle Central uses Perkins funds to support curriculum development, professional development, outreach, and support to special populations and non‐traditional students in professional technical programs. Perkins funds are allocated to Seattle Central through the State Board for Community and Technical Education.
For More Information: Contact Chris Sullivan, Chris.Sullivan@seattlecolleges.edu, Executive Dean of Workforce Education, 206.934.5566
Fund Source: TRiO Student Support Services Program
Project: TRiO Student Support Services
Award: $2,333,160 over five years (September 2015‐August 2020)
Goal: Help first generation, low-income and students disabilities complete an associate degree and successfully transfer to a four-year college program.
For More Information: Contact Ariana Cantu, Ariana.Cantu@seattlecolleges.edu, Student Support Services Director, 206.934.2962
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Fund Source: H‐1B TechHire Partnership
Project: TechHire Seattle/King County
Award: $3.7 million over four years (July 2016‐June 2020)
Goal: Support underrepresented young adults to enter employment in software development by providing accelerated training opportunities and paid internship experiences to individuals currently underrepresented in technology fields. Seattle Central leads a consortium of partners providing alternative pathways with support designed to address the needs of specific populations.
Partners:
- LaunchCode is a national pioneer in accelerated training and tech apprenticeships.
- Ada Developers Academy provides software development training aimed at women and gender minorities
- Seattle Education Access, assists young people in poverty to overcome barriers to higher education through advocacy, mentoring and connection to resources.
- City of Seattle TechHire Initiative
- Workforce Development Council of Seattle/King County
For More Information: Contact Allison Shields, TechHire Project Director, 206.934.4146
Fund Source: American Apprenticeship Initiative
Project: Maritime Engineering Apprenticeship
Award: $915,062 over five years (October 2015‐September 2020)
Goal: Create a registered apprenticeship program for Maritime Engineers. Seattle Central will work with maritime training partners to develop curriculum, engage employers, obtain Coast Guard approval, and recruit and train apprentices.
Partners:
- South Seattle College, prime grantee for Partnership in Advanced Technology Apprenticeships in Manufacturing and Marine Engineering
- Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies/Pacific Maritime Institute is a non‐profit vocational training center for individuals seeking to enter the maritime profession and for professional mariners seeking to advance their careers.
For More Information: Contact Sarah Scherer, Associate Dean, Seattle Maritime Academy, 206.934.2905