1. An SB70 Partnership between Solano Community College Solano County Office of Education EdgeOM

2. The Challenge Students need direction High Schools have cut Career centers Counselors Expensive web resource site licenses Perkins requires career exploration CTE Standards require career exploration

3. One Solution Partner with local Community College SB 70 grants provide funding Includes career exploration funds County Offices of Education can connect to secondary

4. Our Partnership Solano Community College SB 70 Grant Focus on career exploration in Water and Wastewater Treatment and Entrepreneurship Solano County high schools Programs that can integrate water/wastewater or Entrepreneurship into a pathway EdgeOm Unique career assessment using attributes, work styles and personality traits for career match

5. More About SB70 Grants Funding Source California Community College Chancellor’s Office funds SB70 grants Purpose of the Grants To create a Workforce Development System with K-12 To build personal & economic prosperity for Solano County & the region by training a pipeline of skilled workers

6. Grant Focus Areas Five Focus Areas Career Awareness-EdgeOM- An amazing instrument and today’s emphasis! Curriculum Development Marketing-Middle & High School & Industry Websites, brochures, posters Professional Development for instructors-industry externships Career Pathway Articulation through CTE Transitions

7. The Instrument – EdgeOM.com Customized career cluster to match our focus Meets career exploration requirements for Perkins, CTE Inexpensive site license Great support

12. For More Information Solano Community College Albert Lloyd: Alberta.Lloyd@solano.edu Solano County Office of Education Polly Farina: pfarina@solanocoe.net EdgeOm Ken Feld: kenfeld@feldgroupinc.com