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District details $2M in grants to expand career and dual‑enrollment pathways
Summary
District staff told the board that four state/federal grants totaling roughly $2 million are funding new career‑technical pathways, expanded dual enrollment with LA Harbor College and stronger SoCal Rock partnerships. Staff outlined pathways (computer science, engineering, business, culinary) and proposed summer internships and future 'blue economy' programming.
District staff gave an extended presentation describing the development and rapid expansion of the college‑and‑career pathways program, funded by four grants awarded beginning in 2023. Becky Egan and colleagues outlined grant awards and how the funds are being used: a College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) award ($200,000) to support dual enrollment, a Golden State Pathways Program award ($825,000) to develop high‑growth industry pathways, a K12 Strong Workforce grant ($849,000) for planning and internships, and a Career Technical Education Incentive Grant (CIG) of $172,000. Together, staff stated, these grants total about $2 million to support program staffing, equipment, curriculum alignment and partnerships.
Presenters (including Dr. Regina Corwin, Monica Hamilton and DJ Hill) described current pathways in computer science (including AP cybersecurity and AP computer science options), engineering and robotics (with new honors designations and mechatronics additions), business (dual enrollment with LA Harbor College, offering up to 19 credits), and culinary arts. SoCal Rock partnerships and LA Harbor College dual‑enrollment support were highlighted: staff reported growth from roughly 113 students in at least one LA Harbor course last year to 562 students this year across 14 course offerings. Monica Hamilton described boots‑on‑the‑ground coordination, and staff emphasized teacher professional development and advisory boards to align industry expectations.
Future plans mentioned in the presentation include a summer advanced internship pilot (pending board approval), a sports‑medicine dual‑enrollment pathway (target 2026), and a blue‑economy pathway focused on marine energy and marine robotics in partnership with LA Harbor. Staff noted grant expiration timelines (CCAP through 26‑27; GSPP through 27‑28; Strong Workforce through 26‑27; CIG 26‑27) and said they plan a mix of one‑time and recurring funding to sustain key positions such as the KOSA for dual enrollment.
Why it matters: The grants and partnerships expand options for students to earn college credit, obtain industry certifications and access internships. Board members asked about sustainability, eligibility/prerequisites for honors sections, articulation agreements for college credit, and how the district will scale pathways equitably across campuses.
Next steps: Staff will return with details on program metrics (enrollments, pathway completers), plans for sustaining critical staff positions, and next steps for the advanced internship pilot and Blue Economy pathway.
