1. United States Department of Labor Employment & Training Administration Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Prospective Applicant Webinar Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA/DFA PY 12-10) Consortium Applicants May 10, 2013

2. A Word From the Assistant Secretary 2 Jane Oates A SSISTANT S ECRETARY OF E MPLOYMENT AND T RAINING A DMINISTRATION U.S. D EPARTMENT OF L ABOR

3. Presenters Robin Fernkas Division Director, Employment and Training Administration Tom Hooper Program Manager, Employment and Training Administration Megan Baird Workforce Analyst, Employment and Training Administration Sharon Leu Workforce Analyst, Employment and Training Administration Steve Rietzke Grant Officer, Employment and Training Administration Melissa Abdullah Grants Management Specialist, Employment and Training Administration 3

4. Tips for Viewing this Webinar You should have a hard copy of the SGA when viewing this webinar. You should have a copy of Appendix K, L, or M, SGA Checklist for Single Institution, Multi-State Consortium, or Single-State Consortium Applicants You will find frequently asked questions and answers regarding this SGA on our website at www.doleta.gov/taaccct.www.doleta.gov/taaccct When applying for ETA competitive grants, use our Web-Based Toolkit for Prospective Applicants: www.workforce3one.org/page/grants_toolkit. www.workforce3one.org/page/grants_toolkit 4

5. Understanding This SGA I.Funding Opportunity Description II.Award Information III.Eligibility Information IV.Application and Submission Information V.Application Review Information VI.Award Administration Information VII.Agency Contacts VIII.Other Information IX.OMB Information Collection Appendices 5

6. Key Features of SGA 2013 At least one individual application will be funded for every State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico Change in funding amounts – Individual Applicants - $2,372,500 to $2,750,000 – Consortia Applicants – up to $25 million Strong emphasis on TAA-eligible workers Six required “Core Elements” Pre-conditions for application 6

7. I. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

8. Overview The TAACCCT program provides capacity-building grants to drive innovation and the development of model training programs at America’s community colleges and universities. Overarching Goals – Increase attainment of degrees, certifications, certificates, diplomas, and other industry-recognized credentials – Introduce or replicate innovative and effective methods for designing and delivering instruction – Demonstrate improved employment outcomes 8

9. TAACCCT Core Elements 1.Evidence-Based Design 2.Stacked and Latticed Credentials 3.Transferability and Articulation of Credit 4.Advanced Online and Technology-Enabled Learning 5.Strategic Alignment 6.Alignment with Previously-Funded TAACCCT projects 9

10. 1. Evidence-Based Design Using evidence to design program strategies:. Encourages development of new strategies or replication of existing evidence-based strategies Improve education and employment outcomes Program design based on appropriate level of evidence. Resources: Appendix D – Strength of Evidence Definitions Department of Education Evidence Report: http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/technology/evidence- framework http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/technology/evidence- framework 10

11. 2. Stacked and Latticed Credentials Opportunities to earn a variety of post-secondary credentials with labor market value. Opportunity for collaboration with industry associations and employers Stackable – earned in sequence and based on previously- learned content Latticed – side-by-side credentialing in related programs Competency-based education and credit for prior learning and experience 11

12. 3. Transferability and Articulation Career pathways to further education through transferable credit and articulation agreements Confirm Transferability and Develop Articulation Agreements – 2-year and 4-year institutions in their state Transferability required within – Required within consortia – State-wide efforts Reach out to other TAACCCT-funded programs 12

13. 4. Advanced Online and Technology-Enabled Learning Online and technology-enabled learning strategies help adult learners balance work/family obligations Delivering a course online is no longer considered innovative Large-scale projects with broad, systematic impact on online higher education Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License – Appendix B: Recommended Formats for Digital Assets 13

14. 5. Strategic Alignment 1.Governors Economic development and WIA-WP Integrated State Workforce Plans 2.Employers and Industry At least one employer for each targeted industry in each site location served by the program 3.Public Workforce System Includes LWIB, American Job Centers, or other partners 4.Philanthropic organizations, business-related and other non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and labor organizations Appendix C: Outreach Organizations 14

15. 6. Alignment with Previously-Funded TAACCCT Projects To help decrease duplication and to strengthen the geographic reach of their projects, applicants must consider connecting with TAACCCT grantees that are developing and delivering content within the same targeted occupation or industry, or that have designed a technology infrastructure which enhances the teaching and learning experience. This connection could include: Sharing information, lessons learned, and program content; Sharing technological innovations; Developing transferability and articulation agreements; and Working together to standardize credentials. Applicants must consider the development of new programs that complement those already operating to build a network of programming across the state, region or country Descriptions of funded projects from Rounds 1 and 2 can be found at www.doleta.gov/taaccct. www.doleta.gov/taaccct 15

16. Program Strategies Applicants are encouraged to propose program strategies that build capacity to offer innovative educational programs that meet the needs of workers and employers Enhance job placement and advancement opportunities for large populations of trade-impacted workers and other adults Strategies must address all six core elements identified in Section I.B Examples: Section I.C.2 16

17. Other Federal Agency Collaboration The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is making available an additional funding opportunity: Multi-State Consortium Applicants located in the DRA service area Separate application and competition At least one award of up to $1 million Period of performance up to 24 months Contact: challenge@dra.gov, Subject: TAACCCT-DRA Multi- State Consortium Applicantchallenge@dra.gov 17

18. Other Federal Agency Collaboration DRA Eligible Award Purposes Assist in the economic development of rural areas by providing 1) technical assistance for business development and 2) economic development planning, including: Feasibility and business plan studies Identify, train, and provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs Establish business support centers Conduct economic development planning Establish centers for training, technology, and trade for rural businesses Conduct leadership development training Pay reasonable fees for professional services necessary to conduct technical assistance, training, or planning functions 18

19. II. AWARD INFORMATION

20. Award Amount Approximately $474 million in grant funds – The Department was initially appropriated $500 million in TAACCCT funds for FY 2013; approximately $474 million available as a result of sequestration. DOL intends to make 15 - 20 grant awards of up to $25 million each to consortia of eligible institutions, up to a total of approximately $324 million in grant awards to consortium applicants. Not less than 0.5 percent of the amount will be awarded to each State, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico 20

21. Period of Performance 48 months, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2013 First 36 months for program development and delivery Final 12 months for reporting outcome measures and conducting evaluation 21

22. III. ELIGIBILITY

23. Eligible Institutions Institutions of higher education as defined in Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 Must offer programs that can be completed in 2 years or less Only one application per institution Lead institutions from the second round SGA are not eligible to be lead institutions under this SGA. 23

24. Consortium Applicants Three or more eligible institutions – Single-state consortia – Multi-state consortia Comprised of a Lead Institution as well as Member Institutions – Individual grant awards to each institution that in sum comprises the total consortium award – One SOW for the consortium – Each member will have grantee responsibilities and the Lead Institution has additional responsibilities 24

25. Eligible Participants No eligibility requirements for specific populations eligible to be served through TAACCCT grants Intent of the SGA is to fund projects that expand and improve the ability of eligible institutions to provide education and training programs that are suitable for a diverse population of workers eligible for training under the TAA for Workers program TAA-eligible workers must be given priority Veterans priority supersedes priority of service for TAA- eligible workers 25

26. Allowable Activities Hiring and/or training instructors Purchasing supplies, equipment and/or educational technologies Costs for changes in course scheduling Other – See SGA Capital Expenditures – allowable with prior approval from the Grant Officer 26

27. Funding Restrictions Unallowable Activities Indirect Costs Administrative Costs Salary and Bonus Limitations Use of Grant Funds for Participant Wages Use of Funds for Supportive Services Prohibition on Use of Funds for Sub-grants – Subgrants vs. Subcontracts and How to Procure Appropriately Subgrants vs. Subcontracts and How to Procure Appropriately – Appendix H: Definitions and Usual Characteristics of Sub- grants vs. Subcontracts 27

28. Pre-Conditions A key feature of the TAACCCT Round 3 SGA is the pre-conditions for all applicants, as well as additional pre-conditions for consortium applicants. Pre-conditions for All Applicants Demonstrate employer engagement; and Use of Labor Market Information. Third-Party Evaluation Additional Pre-conditions for Single-State Consortium Applicants Develop employment results scorecards. Additional Pre-conditions for Multi-State Consortium Applicants Develop employment results scorecard continuous improvement plans. 28

29. Pre-Condition #1 EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT Signed documentation of employer commitment, must include, at a minimum: Signature of authorized representative from each of the required employer(s) The industry(ies) targeted by the proposed project that are represented by each required employer, using one or more NAICS codes for each employer, as appropriate Indication that the employer is located in the area where the college is located, or hires individuals that enroll in courses at the college Description of the employer(s) role in identifying skills and competencies for the program, and how they will assist with curriculum development and program design; Description of the involvement of employers or groups of employers in the project; including their role in work-based training opportunities; and Specific resources being provided by the employers to support the proposed project, if any. 29

30. Pre-Condition #2 USE OF LABOR MARKET INFORMATION (LMI DATA) Applicants must submit a 2-page attachment clearly labeled as Labor Market Information that describes the following: The LMI used in determining the needs of TAA workers and other adult learners, including the name, source, and year of the data set or publication, applicable; How the data on labor market demand will be used to determine which training programs should be priorities, which programs should be modified, and any programs that can be eliminated to meet the needs of the geographic information; and How the data will be shared with program participants to help inform career counseling and course selection. 30

31. Pre-Condition #3 PROGRAM EVALUATION COMPONENT All applicants are required to retain a 3 rd party evaluator who will design and execute a rigorous evaluation of the funded project and must submit a program evaluation plan and separate evaluation budget narrative. To meet this requirement, applicants must submit the following: Summary Evaluation Plan – Participant impact or outcomes assessment – Program implementation analysis – Selection of the 3 rd Party Evaluator Program Evaluation Budget Narrative – Separate and apart from the overall project budget narrative; and – Provides a description of the costs associated with funding the proposed program evaluation component. 31

32. Additional Pre-Condition for SINGLE-STATE Consortium Applicants Employment Results Scorecard Single-State Consortium applicants must submit a clearly labeled Employment Results Scorecard Workplan as an Attachment to the Project Narrative that addresses the following four items and describes a plan to implement this scorecard by the end of the grant period of performance: 32

33. Additional Pre-Condition for SINGLE-STATE Consortium Applicants Employment Results Scorecard (1) Performance Metrics of the Scorecard: Applicants must propose and describe the performance metrics used in the employment results card, and should include data on all students in all of the institution’s programs of study: Annual graduation rate for all students enrolled by program; Employment rate of program completers by program; Employment retention rate of completers, one year following program completion, by program; Average earnings of completers, one to three years following program completion, by program; and Transfer rate for programs that have facilitating transfers as a sustainable part of their mission. 33

34. Additional Pre-Condition for SINGLE-STATE Consortium Applicants Employment Results Scorecard (cont.) (2) Plan to Obtain and Share Data: Applicants must identify methods for obtaining the data necessary to create the employment results scorecard. This may include: Developing and implementing a student consent protocol; Developing data sharing agreements with the State agency that oversees UI wage records to conduct data matching and produce reports; Working with relevant State agencies to explore accessing the Wage Record Interchange System (WRIS2); Working with State agencies to utilize state longitudinal data systems; and Identify the key partnerships necessary to obtain outcomes data. 34

35. Additional Pre-Condition for SINGLE-STATE Consortium Applicants Employment Results Scorecard (cont.) (3) Plan to Use Data for Continuous Improvement: Applicants should describe how the data obtained for the employment results scorecard and other data will be used by consortium members to monitor program performance, improve programs, eliminate ineffective programs, and improve outcomes for underrepresented groups. 35

36. Additional Pre-Condition for SINGLE-STATE Consortium Applicants Employment Results Scorecard (cont.) (4) Estimated Costs: Applicants should provide an estimate of the cost associated with implementation of this pre-condition. 36

37. Additional Pre-Condition for MULTI-STATE Consortium Applicants Employment Results Scorecards Continuous Improvement Plan Multi-state consortia must submit a clearly labeled Employment Results Scorecard Continuous Improvement Workplan as an attachment to the Project Narrative that addresses the items below: (1)Survey of Data Systems: Brief results of a survey of the data systems in each state served by the grant; (2)Options for Obtaining and Sharing Data: Discussion of options for obtaining data on student outcomes in all states served by all consortium members; 37

38. Additional Pre-Condition for MULTI-STATE Consortium Applicants Employment Results Scorecards Continuous Improvement Plan (cont.) 3)Plan to Use Data for Continuous Improvement: Discuss plans for using an employment outcomes scorecard or other data analytics that will help consortium members monitor program performance at their institutions, improve current program offerings, and provide new programs that will provide students the skills necessary to obtain employment; and 4)Estimated Costs: Provide and estimate of the costs of implementing the continuous improvement plan across all consortium members. 38

39. Number of Applications Submitted Eligible institutions may submit one application to serve as a Grantee Institution in response to this SGA, either as a single eligible applicant or as the Lead Institution in a consortium application. Eligible institutions may submit an application as a single eligible institution, and also serve as a member of a consortium in one or more consortium applications in which they do not serve as the Lead Institution. 39

40. IV. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

41. Content and Form of Submission SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance Project Budget Project Narrative Attachments to the Project Narrative 41

42. SF-424A and Project Budget SF-424: Application for Federal Assistance – Submit a complete SF-424 for each member in the consortium – Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) – Must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) Project Budget – One SF-424A: Budget Information Form for each consortium member, including Lead – One single integrated Budget Narrative 42

43. Project Narrative (Technical Proposal) Guidelines are found in Section IV.B.3.A; Consortium applications are limited to 45 double-spaced, single-sided 8.5 x 11 inch pages with 12-pt. text font and 1- inch margins; Consortium applicants must identify the member institution(s) responsible for each activity or deliverable; and Evaluated using the evaluation criteria identified in Section V.A. 43

44. Attachments to the Technical Proposal In addition to the Project Narrative, applicants must submit all required attachments. Affixed in separate section, marked, “ATTACHMENTS” Clearly identified appendices to the application Only required attachments are excluded from page limit No additional materials will be considered Section IV.B.4 for information on valid attachment file names Refer to Appendix K, L, and M for SGA checklists for single institution applicants, multi-state consortium applicants, and single-state consortium applicants 44

45. Appendix L TAACCCT SGA Checklist for Multi-State Consortium Applicants Application Package (Section IV.B) SF-424, SF-424A, Budget Narrative Attachments to the Project Narrative (Section IV.B.4) Abstract (Required format: Appendix G) Project/Performance Site Location Form(s) Documentation of Employer Engagement (also satisfies precondition documentation requirement) Organizational Chart Program Evaluation Plan (also satisfies precondition document requirement) Indirect Cost Rate Agreement 45

46. Appendix L TAACCCT SGA Checklist for Multi-State Consortium Applicants Pre-Condition Documentation (Section IV.B.4 and Section III.D.1.c) Documentation of Employer Engagement Labor Market Information – 2 page Program Evaluation Plan and Program Evaluation Budget Narrative Employment Results Scorecard Continuous Improvement Plan 46

47. Appendix M TAACCCT SGA Checklist for Single-State Consortium Applicants Application Package (Section IV.B) SF-424, SF-424A, Budget Narrative Attachments to the Project Narrative (Section IV.B.4) Abstract (Required format: Appendix G) Project/Performance Site Location Form(s) Documentation of Employer Engagement (also satisfies precondition documentation requirement) Organizational Chart Program Evaluation Plan (also satisfies precondition document requirement) Indirect Cost Rate Agreement 47

48. Appendix M TAACCCT SGA Checklist for Single-State Consortium Applicants Pre-Condition Documentation (Section IV.B.4 and Section III.D.1.b) Documentation of Employer Engagement Labor Market Information – 2 page Program Evaluation Plan and Program Evaluation Budget Narrative Employment Results Scorecard Workplan 48

49. Proposal Submission – Consortium Proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m. (ET) on July 3, 2013. Methods of submission – Regular mail – Overnight mail – Hand delivery – Online at http://www.grants.govhttp://www.grants.gov Reference SGA/DFA PY 12-10 49

50. Application Screening Criteria Applications that contain any of the following deficiencies will be found non-responsive and will not be reviewed: – Applicants that are not accredited – Applicants that submit more than one application – Applicants that do not provide documentation satisfying the pre- conditions – Applicants that received a TAACCCT Round 2 grant award – Failure to satisfy deadline requirements – Applications that exceed the ceiling amounts – Failure to include SF-424 including DUNS Number and SF-424A, budget narrative, project narrative, and attachments to the project narrative – Failure to register with SAM 50

51. V. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

52. A. Evaluation Criteria Need and Purpose (Evaluation of Statement of Need): 20 pts. Approach (Evaluation of Methodology and Workplan): 50 pts. Project Impact (Evaluation of Outcomes and Outputs): 15 pts. Organizational Capacity (Evaluation of Organizational Profile and Project Management): 12 pts Budget and Budget Justification (Evaluation of SF-424A and Budget Narrative): 3 pts. 52

53. 1. Need and Purpose: 20 pts. i.Serving the Education and Training Needs of TAA-Eligible Workers: 10 pts. ii.Evidence Need of Job Opportunities in the Targeted Industries and Occupations: 5 pts. iii.Gap Analysis: 5 pts. Reference: Section IV.B.3.A.1 53

54. 2. Approach: 50 pts. i.Evidence-Based Design: 8 pts. ii.Stacked and Latticed Credentials: 6 pts. iii.Transferability and Articulation: 6 pts. iv.Online and Technology-Enabled Learning: 5 pts. v.Strategic Alignment: 12 pts. vi.Alignment with Previously-Funded TAACCCT Projects: 3 pts. vii.Project Workplan: 10 points Reference: Section IV.B.3.A.2. Methodology and Work Plan Appendix E. Project Work Plan Format 54

55. 3. Project Impact: 15 pts. i.Analysis of Outcome Projections: 5 pts. ii.System or Process for Tracking and Reporting Outcome Measures: 5 pts. iii.Using Data for Continuous Improvement: 5 pts. Reference: Section IV.B.3.A.3. Outcomes and Outputs Section VI.C. Reporting Appendix F. Sample Outcomes Measures Table 55

56. 4. Organizational Capacity and Project Management: 12 pts. Capacity to manage the project: 5 pts Efficient and Effective Communication: 4 pts Systems and Processes that enable timely and accurate financial and performance reporting: 3 pts. Reference: Section IV.B.3.A.4. Organizational Profile and Project Management Section IV.B.4.3 Organizational Chart 56

57. 5. Budget and Budget Justification: 3 pts Budget narrative should provide a complete description of costs associated with each line item on the SF-424A; and Demonstrate that the budget is justified and reasonable. Reference: Section IV.B.2. Project Budget 57

58. Review and Selection Process Technical Review Panels will meet after the closing date to review applications. Scoring is based on the quality of the responses to the required information described in Section IV.B.3 Panels prepare a report for each application. Panel results are advisory in nature. Evaluation Plans will be evaluated separately from the main Project Narrative 58

59. Frequently Asked Questions Link to FAQs on www.doleta.gov/taaccctwww.doleta.gov/taaccct The Department will review questions submitted regarding the SGA and provide a timely response. Questions should be directed to Melissa Abdullah at melissa.abdullah@dol.gov and reference SGA/DFA PY 12- 10 in the email subject line. melissa.abdullah@dol.gov 59

60. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Are community college districts or system offices eligible institutions? Can they be the Lead Institution? A: No, community college districts or systems are not eligible applicants and cannot be the Lead Institution for a consortium application. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education that offer programs that can be completed in not more than two years and are accredited by an agency or association recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A database of institutions that are accredited by bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education can be found at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Applicants are strongly encouraged to check this Web site, as the Department will reference this database in determining an applicant’s accreditation to ensure its eligibility. 60

61. Frequently Asked Questions Q: In Section I.B.4, the SGA states that “Applicants should review the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Training and Education Resource (NTER) located at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/about_system.html.http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/about_system.html Where can we find out more information about NTER and who can we contact with specific questions regarding the use of NTER? A: An introductory webinar for NTER is available at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/webcast_nter.html. An additional webinar geared toward TAACCCT recipients that demonstrates NTER online training and tools developed by a Round 1 grantee is available at https://www.workforce3one.org/view/5001307735592407552/info. Specific questions regarding the use of NTER may be directed to Alex Cohen at Alex.Cohen@hq.doe.gov and Annette Meredith at Annette.Meredith@ee.doe.gov. 61

62. Frequently Asked Questions Q: There is some discrepancy in the SGA as to how long the attachment for LMI data should be. Should the attachment be one or two pages? A: The LMI data attachment should be two pages for all applicant types. 62

63. Frequently Asked Questions Q: The SGA states, “Eligible institutions previously funded under as a Lead Institution under either a single institution or consortium application through TAACCCT SGA/DFA PY 11-08 (Round 2) may not apply as a single institution or as a Lead Institution in a consortium application under this SGA, but may participate in a consortium application as a member institution.” Our institution was awarded a state-designated grant in Round 2. Does that make us ineligible to apply as a single institution or Lead Institution in a consortium for Round 3? A: If you were previously awarded a state-designated grant in Round 2 you are ineligible to apply as a single institution or as a Lead Institution in a consortium application under this SGA. However, you may serve as a Member Institution in a consortium application. 63

64. Frequently Asked Questions Q: There is a requirement to budget for the review of deliverables by subject matter experts. Do these required costs fall under the limit stated for program evaluation costs not to exceed 10% of the proposed budget? A: No, the costs for the review of deliverables by subject matter experts do not fall under the 10% limitation for the program evaluation component. 64

65. Frequently Asked Questions Q: We have an approved indirect cost rate of 35%. Can we use the full rate or are we limited to 10% administrative costs? A: Administrative costs are limited to 10%. Administrative costs may include direct costs and indirect costs. Indirect costs are largely, but not exclusively, administrative in nature. There is no cap on indirect cost rates, but in cases where grantees have high indirect cost rate agreements, they can risk going over the 10% admin cost limit. 65

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