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Project Title: Ohio State University--Agricultural Technical Institute Cooperative Demonstration Program

Award Number: V199D50031

Awardee Service:

Provider: Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

Project Director: Dr. Arnold Mokma

Area(s) of Expertise: Vocational-technical education industry linkages

Address: 1328 Dover Road

Wooster, Ohio 44691

Telephone: (216) 264-3911 ext. 1303

FAX: (216) 262-7634

Funds By: Federal: FY 1995 $383,537

Fiscal Year: Other Federal:

Non-Federal: FY 1995 236,108

Total Funds: $619,645

Federal Funds - 62% of total funds

Award Period: 6/01/95 - 5/31/97

Federal Project Carolyn Fuqua, Office of Correctional Ed

Officer: (202) 205-5621

General Description: Producing plants in greenhouse setting for use by community agencies for community beautification.

Project Objectives: (1) One hundred and twenty-five inmates will enroll in training, (2) seventy-five percent will complete certificate or degree, (3) seventy-five percent will be placed in horticultural industry jobs, and (4) all completers will satisfy SCANS competencies.

Student Profile(s): Adults (18-64 years)

Estimated Number of Students Served: 125 per year

Partner(s) Seventh Generation (environmental non-profit)

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

Ashland University

Vocational Guidance Services

Horticultural Hiring Persons with Disabilities