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Definitions

Budget. The financial plan for carrying out the project, as requested in the

Budget Workbook and formalized in the Grant Award, including required or committed cost sharing, if any, such as match or leverage. The TWC-approved Budget in the Grant Award may differ from an Applicant’s requested Budget because of unallowable costs that TWC removes before executing the Grant Award, Grant Award Amendments executed during the

Grant Period, if authorized, or for other reasons.

Certificate. A document that may be awarded by either an educational institution or independent education and training provider. Educational and training programs teach students skills related to specific occupations, whereas Certificate programs are generally created, taught, and assessed directly by the program provider. Students are awarded Certificates after successfully completing instruction and demonstrating proficiency through provider-administered exams. Obtaining a Certificate generally signifies the end of the instructional program.

Credential. The all-encompassing umbrella term used to describe any type of traditional or nontraditional award within the context of education, training, workforce, and employment development. Credentials are awarded by institutions that have relevant authority to issue such Credentials, after individuals demonstrate proficiency or competency in a specific program, occupation, or field. Credentials may be earned from various sources, including, but not limited to, educational institutions, industry associations, and government agencies.

Career and Technical Education (CTE). Programs that provide students with the academic, technical, and employability skills needed for college and career success. CTE programs are organized into career clusters and

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Endorsements. Endorsements help students explore potential career paths and prepare for post-secondary education. In Texas, 8th-grade students are required to select an endorsement, which is a focus area for their high school coursework. This selection helps students personalize their high school experience and prepare for college and careers by aligning elective choices with their interests.

There are five endorsement areas to choose from:

a) Arts and Humanities: Focuses on areas like fine arts, languages, and social studies.

b) Business and Industry: Includes options like marketing, Information

Technology, agriculture, and culinary arts.

c) Public Service: Encompasses fields like health sciences, education, and law enforcement.

d) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

e) Allows students to explore a combination of subjects.

Equipment. “Equipment” and “acquisition cost” have the meanings defined in the Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR Part 200, as follows. Equipment means tangible, personal property having a useful life of more than one (1) year, and a per-unit acquisition cost of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more.

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“Acquisition cost” means the (total) cost of the asset including the cost to ready the asset for its intended use. Acquisition cost for Equipment means, for example, the net invoice price for the equipment, including the cost of any modifications, attachments, accessories, or auxiliary apparatus necessary to make it usable for the purpose for which it is acquired. Ancillary charges, such as taxes, duty, protective in transit insurance, freight, and installation may be included in or excluded from the acquisition cost in accordance with the entity’s regular accounting practices. Equipment purchases are not allowable through this program.

Grant Period. For the purposes of this initiative, Grant Period is defined as fifteen (15) months beginning at the time which begins on the Grant Award effective date and ends on the Grant Award termination or expiration date, including extensions or renewals.

Industry Visits. Industry Visits are guided tours of employers that provide students with practical, hands-on experience in a specific industry. These visits complement classroom learning by allowing students to see how theoretical concepts are applied in real-world settings and offer valuable insights into workplace practices, career options, and the dynamics of a particular industry.

Intern(s). A student, or recent graduate, participating in a structured, work-based learning experience (an Internship) with an employer.

Internship(s). A work-based learning experience undertaken by an Intern who is enrolled in a technical course or program. Internships allow Interns to experience industry employment settings with a Texas employer, use occupational knowledge and skills gained in the technical course or program, and receive job mentoring and coaching.

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Local Workforce Development Board (Board). Created pursuant to

Texas Government Code § 2308.253 and certified by the governor pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2308.261. There are twenty-eight (28) Boards in Texas. A Board is charged with planning and oversight responsibilities for workforce programs and services in their respective area. In Texas, twenty-eight (28) Boards are responsible for: developing local plans for the use of

WIOA Title I funds, oversight of the local one-stop service delivery system, Workforce Solutions offices and coordinating activities with economic development entities and employers in their local areas. The chief elected official(s) in each local workforce development area appoint Board members.

Membership consists of representatives of businesses, workforce, entities administering education and training activities, governmental and economic and community development organizations, and other individuals or representatives of entities as the local chief elected official(s) determines to be appropriate.

Rotational Internship(s). Internships that allow for a student to rotate through different departments or roles within an employer for a set period, gaining exposure to various aspects of a field or company.

Soft Skills. Soft Skills are the non-technical, personal attributes that affect how you interact with others, solve problems, and adapt to new situations in a work environment. Examples: Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, leadership, emotional intelligence, and time management are all examples of Soft Skills.