A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Note: This program is in no way connected with Project Advance at Syracuse University

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)

Division of National Programs (DNP)

Program Title: Cooperative Demonstration

(Correctional Education)

(CFDA 84.199D)

Funding Authority:Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act

Project Title: Project Advance--Boys Base

Award Number: V199D50028

Awardee/Service

Provider: University of West Florida

Project Director: Dr. John Platt

Area(s) of Expertise:Disabled populations; on-the-job vocational assessment; staff training

Address: 11000 University Parkway

Building 85

Pensacola, Florida 33514

Telephone: (904) 474-2889

FAX: (904) 474-3205

Funds By: Federal: FY 1995 $368,901

Fiscal Year: Other Federal:

Non-Federal: FY 1995 496,102

Total Funds: $865,003

Federal Funds - 43% of total funds

Award Period: 7/01/95 - 6/30/97

Federal Project Carolyn Fuqua, Office of Correctional Ed

Officer: (202) 205-5621

General Description: Enterprise development and structured aftercare designed to result in advanced vocational preparation, job placement, and adjustment to the community.

Project Objectives: (1) To develop a comprehensive functional treatment model for juveniles within a secure facility to prepare youth for employment and community adjustment and (2) to develop an effective community employment transition (aftercare) program to improve students employment, education, independent live and community adjustment skills.

Student Profile(s): Level 6--three or more felonies

Boys (ages 14-18 up to 19)

Estimated Number of Students Served: 165

Partner(s): State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice

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