The Illinois Community College Board is pleased to announce the release of the FY2021 Integrated Education and Training Grant. This grant is designed to support the development, improvement, and scale of integrated education and training (IET) programs. The ICCB is dedicated to the expansion and improvement of career pathways through programming such as IET. The objectives adhere to Section 124 of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) as well as Sections 203 and 231 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act under Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy.
ICAPS is a partnership between Career and Technical Education and Adult Education within a community college aimed at providing real college credit-based program outcomes in a career pathway, including certificates and industry recognized credentials. By doing this and drawing upon community partnerships and local resources, students are empowered to forge a new career path for themselves and their families. Illinois Community Colleges are able to develop ICAPS programs through participation in the Illinois Transitions Academy. The Transitions Academy is designed to assist colleges and partnerships working on developing Bridge and ICAPS programs by increasing awareness of the expanding partnership between Adult Education and Career and Technical Education as it relates to the ICAPS model, Accelerating Opportunity, Illinois Bridge programs, and Illinois Programs of Study.
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For all ICAPS/IET general or specific grant-related questions or concerns, please contact:
Angela Gerberding, Associate Director for Integrated Career Programs
(217)558-2162
angela.gerberding@illinois.gov
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IET/ICAPS Program Approval Process:
- Submit narrative and supporting documents to Angela Gerberding.
- Angela uses the attached ICAPS Proposal Rubric to determine all pieces are included. Feel free to review the rubric prior to submission.
- The completed rubric will be returned to the program with questions and comments.
- The program then needs to submit any additional requested information or documents.
- Final approval comes with a letter from ICCB stating such to be stored in the program’s records
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Eligible Applicants: Illinois-based entities receiving postsecondary Perkins formula funding and entities receiving federal Adult Education funding during FY2021
Maximum Grant Amount per Project: $20,000
Application Deadline: June 15, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
Grant Period: July 1, 2020- June 30, 2021
FY2021 Grant Guidelines Including Application Cover Page
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FY 21 IET Grant Recipients
Heartland Community College – Building Maintenance Skills
Heartland Human Care Services – IT, Child Care, Medical Interpreting
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges – Welding
Illinois Valley Community College – Welding
Joliet Junior College – Early Education – Child Development
Lake Land College – Manufacturing
Rend Lake College – Welding and Phlebotomy
Richland Community College – Culinary Arts
Safer Foundation – Construction
Township High School District #214 – Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant
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Professional Development Opportunities
Upcoming events:
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Resources:
Illinois Team Teaching
Creating Pathways for Adult Learners
IET specific – https://www.icapsillinois.com/upcoming-professional-development/
ICSPS Resources – https://icsps.illinoisstate.edu/all-resources
PD Partners: