Strong Workforce Funding: A $200M Infusion for CTE and the Academic Senate’s Role
In June 2016, Governor Brown signed SB 830, the budget trailer bill, establishing the Strong Workforce Program for the California Community Colleges that grants $200 million in ongoing funding to support and expand career technical education. This allocation will provide a welcome and much needed infusion of support for CTE and workforce programs at institutions around the state. The funding will be divided between direct distribution to colleges and regional support, and academic senates should play an important role in ensuring that the funding is used effectively and appropriately.