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U.S. Department of Education

Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)

Division of National Programs (DNP)

Program Title: Cooperative Demonstration

(Correctional Education)

(CFDA 84.199D)

Funding Authority:Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act

Project Title:Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Cooperative Demonstration Project

Award Number: V199D50045

Awardee/Service

Provider:Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Project Director: Jan Bates

Area(s) of Expertise:Co-project Director for Federal Literacy Grant for the past 2 years. Twelve years experience working with county jail inmates. Positions: classification, senior worker release caseworker, last 5 years as head of all inmate programs.

Address: 1201 Orient Road

Tampa, Florida 33619

Telephone: (813) 247-8488

FAX: (813) 247-8895

Funds By: Federal: FY 1995 $ 391,591

Fiscal Year: Other Federal:

Non-Federal: FY 1995 1,563,979

Total Funds: $1,955,570

Federal Funds - 20% of total funds

Award Period: 4/10/95 - 4/09/97

Federal Project Carolyn Fuqua, Office of Correctional Ed

Officer: (202) 205-5621

General Description: Vocational Training Project bringing in an intensive case management approach.

Project Objectives: (1) Increase criminal offenders’ chances for success for employment through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach utilizing the skills of both the treatment and security staff, (2) to provide a holistic approach to the successful transitioning and integration of the criminal offender into the workforce, and (3) to maintain a proactive approach to transitioning by developing community outreach services where staff will work closely with the private sector and other agencies.

Student Profile(s): County jail pre-trial and sentenced inmates

Estimated Number of Students Served: 250

Partner(s): Hillsborough County Sheriff Office

Hillsborough County Public Schools