Opportunity Grant

What services does Opportunity Grant provide?

Opportunity Grant provides helps limited income adults with little or no college credits with:

• Funding to pay up to 45 credits of tuition, fees, and required textbooks when pursuing approved professional-technical training.
• Educational advising and planning, including the development of an education plan that lists the courses required each quarter to obtain the training goal in the most efficient manner.
• Advising to address barriers to academic/personal success.
• Employment assistance.
• Assistance in navigating college resources and services.
• Referrals to community partners.

How are they provided?

Students are assigned to a Program Manager who:

• Does a thorough intake to assess training goals.
• Addresses barriers to academic/personal success.
• Develops a list of next steps for the individual to take.

The list of next steps may include:

• Applying for admissions to the college.
• Taking an assessment test of English and math skills.
• Meeting with our Employment Specialist to research viable training options.
• Registering for classes.
• Referrals to college and/or community resources and/or services.

Why are they provided?

The goal of the Opportunity Grant program is to provide limited income adults with little or no college credits the opportunity to learn skills and earn a credential that helps the individual secure employment at a sustainable wage. Studies show that having a college credential and/or at least 1 year of college courses (45 credits) is the tipping point for individuals to become/remain economically self-sufficient over their life-times.

Who provides them?

The Opportunity Grant team consists of:

• Opportunity Grant Director
• 1 Opportunity Grant Program Manager
• Employment Specialist