Santa ANA college - CTE pathways to certificate and degree programs: access to good jobs: building career pathways in adult education""

The Project Grant award of $2,000,000.00 was issued on Aug 16, 2023 by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects (CFDA 84.215) program. The funding supports the "SANTA ANA COLLEGE - CTE PATHWAYS TO CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE PROGRAMS: ACCESS TO GOOD JOBS: BUILDING CAREER PATHWAYS IN ADULT EDUCATION" initiative. Key activities under this award include establishing career and technical education (CTE) pathways, integrating academic supports, and building career pathways within adult education programs at Santa Ana College, which is operated by the Rancho Santiago Community College District, a Hispanic Serving Institution and local government entity. The award enables the delivery of educational services and support programs aimed at improving postsecondary access, degree attainment, and workforce readiness for underserved populations in the local community.