1. Finish Line Lessons Learned
Central Piedmont, Charlotte Works, Pitt CC, Region Q Workforce Board, and RossIES

2. Region Q Process
All community colleges use the same process throughout the region
One page application +
One page checklist requiring CC staff signature +
One page of required documents needed
A MOU is in place with our neighboring board regions to serve students based on where they attend school, not their county of residence
After tracking data from the first semester, we found that roughly 30% of students who applied at the college were never making it to the NCWorks Career Center
Operations funds were requested, which allows a FLG Career Advisor to work on each campus at least once each week

3. Pitt CC, NC Works & Ross Prov FLG Process
Paper
Application
Students apply via meeting with college representative: an FLG-specific application was created
Managed by Pitt Community College
Screening & Intake Scheduling
College representative collects paperwork, check eligibility and reviews process. Check list provided to student of steps and documents needed. College rep sends docs to Ross Prov representative
Intake
Ross Prov or NC Works Case Manager depending on day of the week walks student through sign up and completes application documentation with student
Managed by Ross Prov and NC Works

4. Charlotte Works & Central Piedmont FLG Process
Online Application
Students apply via MyCollege: an FLG-specific application was created
Managed by Central Piedmont
Screening & Scheduling
Emergency Grant Coordinator determines basic eligibility and schedules an Intake Meeting with Charlotte Works and a session with the CP Single Stop Financial Counselor. A list of required intake documents is provided
Approximately 1-2 days before the intake appointment, a follow-up call is made to ensure that the student brings the necessary paperwork to the meeting
Intake
NC Works Specialist walks student through paperwork and application
Managed by Charlotte Works
Campus Marketing Included:
Developing a webpage that included information, the steps in the process, and a link to apply.
We looked at our student data to determine who would be eligible for the Finishline Grant and then sent a targeted to those students to let them know about the FLG and the steps they would need to take to apply.
We choose to have the application accessible through the students my college account so their information could be authenticated.

5. Charlotte Works & Central Piedmont FLG Process
WIOA File Certification
NC Works Supervisor approves file and moves forward with payment OR returns file for additional information/documentation. A 2nd meeting with the student may be needed.
Managed by Charlotte Works
Payment Processing
NC Works confirms all community resources are exhausted and collects final documentation
Managed by Central Piedmont and Charlotte Works
Analysis
Participant Survey, Follow-up (phone, )
Generate Reports, as needed (list of graduates, certifications obtained, etc.)

6. Charlotte Works & Central Piedmont Partnership Support
Weekly Conference
Calls
To enhance collaboration and review processes, the teams from CP and Charlotte Works conduct a weekly conference call.
Inter-Office Collaboration
The FLG team member from the Charlotte Works office is located on the CP campus, in the Single Stop office.

7. If the student does not qualify what do we do?
CP process
Meet with Single Stop Coordinator to consider additional wraparound services
Student is referred online for Emergency Grant. Application is managed by the Single Stop Office with financial support provided by CP’s Foundation Office
NC Works Career Center to determine if eligible for other programs under WIOA i.e. Work-based learning or ITA funded training.
PCC process
Aunt Bertha website, (student logs on website)
Student makes an appointment with Foundation Office
Student makes appointment with NC Works
Student sent to TRIO EOC
Students can be referred to NC Works for assistance with resume writing, interviewing, on the job training and/or adult work experience.

8. What do you do for the unique situation students?
Central Piedmont – Discuss during our weekly call to determine if a decision can be made. If needed, the team reaches out to the Charlotte Works Director of Programs for guidance.
PCC- Call or Region Q WFB Director, Ross IES (3rd Party) provider and decide together.

9. Contact Information
Julie Crippen - Director, Grants Management, Pitt Community College
Lee Bray – Financial Aid Director, Pitt Community College
Jennie Bowen – Workforce Development Director, Region Q Workforce Board
Kennetta Morning – NC Works Caseworker
Kelvin Thompson – Director, Single Stop, Central Piedmont
Andrea Core – Project Manager, Government Relations & Grants, Central Piedmont
Anastasia Knight – Talent Development Specialist, NC Works Career Center/Charlotte Works
Tasha Williamson - Talent Development Supervisor, NC Works Career Center/Charlotte Works
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