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Launched in 2008 by the U.S. Department of Labor, this grant awarded $1.74 million for IT training. Over its four-year duration, 424 students enrolled in high-demand IT programs, surpassing the initial goal. Achieving a completion rate of 76%, the program led to partnerships with 20 companies and three regional IT summits, enhancing community engagement. Students benefited from paid tuition, exam fees, and resources, furthering their academic and career paths in technology. The program demonstrated a strong capacity for growth and community involvement.
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Information Technology Grant beginning in 2008 Awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor, ETA Total Award of $1.74 m Initial Term of 3 years (extended 1 year for a 4 year total) Official End Date – March 31st, 2012
DOL GRANT REQUIREMENTS 200 Students Enrolled in Training Program 170 Students Successfully Complete Training 3 High-demand IT Programs Created 20 Company Agreements(serviced via the grant) 3 Regional Information Technology Summits
TRAINING REQUIREMENT 200 Students Enrolled in Training Program 424 Actual Number Enrolled in Wavebreak (110% more than was required)
TRAINING REQUIREMENT Original Grant End Date Met Requirement Using Only 43% of Funds
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN - Tuition Paid - Tuition Paid - Computer - Tuition Paid - Exam Fee Paid
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN 3 High-demand IT Programs Required 7 Actual IT Programs Created
ENROLLMENT BREAKDOWN 11 Average Students per Scheduled Class 1,424 Total Transcripted Enrollments
COMPLETION RATE 170 Students Successfully Complete Training Did NOT Complete 24% Completed 76% 321 Actual Students Successfully Completed
* *from Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education http://www.okhighered.org/oeis/ProductivityReport/Productivity.aspx Overall Wavebreak Completion Rate = 76% 18+ Hour Programs (Cohorts) Completion Rate = 60%
REASONS FOR NON-COMPLETION * *according to TCC’s academic standards
COMPANIES SERVICED 20 Companies serviced by grant activities – required 96 Companies Serviced by the Grant
CAPACITY BUILDING 3 Regional Information Technology Summits Required 5 Actual Information Technology Summits • Mayor’s IT Summit • School of Development • Tulsa Techfest 2009 • Tulsa Techfest 2010 • Tulsa Techfest 2011 Members of the community that have been directly involved in grant funded activities 2,565
CAPACITY BUILDING Associates to Bachelors, Course to Course Articulation with OSU IT Wavebreak.org Wavebreak Collaboratorium Wavebreak App Breaking the Cycle Presentation
What the Students Say... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VO-QRu6BpQY