20A - LABOR TECHNICAL SIKLLS TRAINNING GRANT

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Orange County Bridge to -Engineering DOL SGA-DFA-Py- 10- 13 complete the rogram will. receive a Computer .A�ded Drafting (C�) certification as part of who comp P their lower- division engineering coursework, Recruitment and outreach will begin immediately upon notification of the grant award, utiliz education pro - strategies outlined above, so that the first cohorts can begin their intensive ing the g gram in January 2012: See the timeline /work plan in section ii for details ies each based on evidence Training strategies. OC B2E incorporates a wide range of strateg , in supporting : an integrated bridge to math . of effectiveness pp orting our target population. These include- competencies, tutoring, acceleration, contextualized learning, cohort -based learning communities, mentoring, interactive learning, academic support, and individualized case management support. OC B2E c ohort recruits 35 er CC er ear for Years 1 -3 will receive extensive assessment ' the weeks riot to .the launch of their cohort classes, which will begin with the nine -month Core in P E_ineerin Bride component The Coxe Engineering Bzidge will give students in all cohorts 24 college credits of math and g eneral education, as outlined in the attached B2E Project Flow Chart. It will also include an Intrnon duction to Engineering Careers workshop created by CSUF, field trips and other career e.xp ota , and math skills instt2iction that is accel_ e_rated and coiitextuah& to the engineering field. -week Math am, an intensive mathem The Core Engineering Bridge Na start with the two to ics ram designed to improve xo students' preparation for college level math courses. Imple program tion of Math Jam over the last two years at Canada College has shown success in improving student p erforrriance in the math placement test, and success in creating a sense of community among pro- we ram participants. An analysis of student academic performance in subsequent semesters shoo significantly higher gram and retention rates among Math Jam participants compare to n as well as a significant increase in enrollments in STEM courses, especially among mi- participants, no students. Ace el_ Ei_ •anon. has shown great promise in moving academically under- prepared stud will include a through challenging college coursework while reducing attrition. The B2E program Page 8 of 20 20A-59.