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Project Technology Ecosystem for Eastern Kentucky (TEKY)

March 16, 2017

Submitted by: Kentucky Educational Development Corporation / Lee County Schools 904 Rose Road Ashland, KY 41102 859-248-5955 [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................ PAGES 1-2

SECTION A.1 .................................................................................................................................. 1 Subsection A.1.a.- Proposed Use of Funds ................................................................................ 1 Subsection A.1.b.- KWIB Sectors & Career Pathways ............................................................... 2 Subsection A.1.c.- Selection Criteria / Goals & Outcomes ........................................................ 2 Subsection A.1.d.- Existing Program Shortfalls ......................................................................... 2 Subsection A.1.e.- Regional System of Training ........................................................................ 2

SECTION B – LOCAL EMPLOYMENT DATA/PROJECTIONS ........................................... PAGES 3-7

SECTION B.1 .................................................................................................................................. 3 Subsection B.1.a.- Local Unemployment / Labor Force Participation....................................... 3 Subsection B.1.b.- Current Posted Job Openings for KWIB Sectors .......................................... 4 Subsection B.1.c.- Five-Year Workforce Demand Data ............................................................. 4 Subsection B.1.d.- Junior/Senior Completion Data ................................................................... 6 Subsection B.1.e.- Annual Enrollment & Credentials Data ....................................................... 6 Subsection B.1.f.- Entry-Level Wage Data ................................................................................ 6

SECTION C – PROJECT PARTNER LETTERS ................................................................ PAGES 8-18

SECTION C.1 .................................................................................................................................. 8 Subsection C.1.a.- Letter from Kentucky Educational Development Corporation .................... 8 Subsection C.1.b.- Letter from Interapt .................................................................................... 9 Subsection C.1.c.- Letter from Amazon Web Services ............................................................. 10 Subsection C.1.d.- Letter from Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley County School Districts ........................ 11 Subsection C.1.d.- Letter from Beattyville Mayor ................................................................... 12 Subsection C.1.d.- Letter from Lee County Judge Executive ................................................... 13 Subsection C.1.d.- Letter from Beattyville Chamber Commerce ............................................. 14 Subsection C.1.d.- Letter from Lee County Area Technology Center ...................................... 15 Subsection C.1.d.- Letter from Project Lead The Way............................................................. 16 Subsection C.1.d.- Letter from Hazard Community & Technical College ................................ 17 Subsection C.1.d.- Letter from Kentucky Educational Television ............................................ 18

SECTION D – PROJECT BUDGET/EXPENDITURES ................................................... PAGES 19-28

SECTION D.1 - SUMMARY OF TOTAL PROJECT COSTS .......................................................................... 19 Subsection D.1.a-d- Summary of Total Project Costs .............................................................. 20

SECTION D.2 – NON-CASH MATCH BUDGET ..................................................................................... 22 SECTION D.3 – PROPOSED EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE........................................................................... 24

SECTION E – WORKFORCE TRAINING & EDUCATION DESCRIPTION ........................ PAGES 29-34

SECTION E.1 ................................................................................................................................ 29 Subsection E.1.a.- Program Participants Served ..................................................................... 29 Subsection E.1.b.- Annual Program Participant Completions ................................................. 29 Subsection E.1.c.- Current/Projected Enrollment by KWIB Sector .......................................... 30 Subsection E.1.d.- Paths of Targeted Participants .................................................................. 31 Subsection E.1.e.- Opportunity Acceleration via Program ...................................................... 32 Subsection E.1.f. - Credit/Certificate/Credential/Degree Received ........................................ 32

Subsection E.1.g.- Portable/Transferrable Credit/Certificate/Credential/Degree(s) ............. 32 Subsection E.1.h.- ID of Institutions to Offer Dual/Postsecondary Credit ............................... 32 Subsection E.1.i. - Student Estimated Cost of Program Completion ...................................... 32 Subsection E.1.j. - Hours of Facility Operation. ....................................................................... 34

SECTION F – MARKETING PLAN ............................................................................ PAGES 35-39

SECTION F.1 – MARKETING PLAN DESCRIPTION / FINANCIAL SPENDING ................................................ 35 SECTION F.2 – CAREER PROMOTION PLAN (SECONDARY) .................................................................... 36 SECTION F.3 – STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................................... 38

SECTION G – OPERATIONAL FINANCES & SUSTAINABILITY PLAN ........................... PAGES 40-50

SECTION G.1 – FIVE YEAR OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL PLAN .................................................................. 40 SECTION G.2 – RECRUITING PLAN FOR FACULTY ................................................................................ 43 SECTION G.3 – FACILITY MAINTENANCE PLAN ................................................................................... 44 SECTION G.4 – PROJECT TIMELINE .................................................................................................. 44 SECTION G.5 – EXPERIENCE/SUCCESS IN OPERATIONS ........................................................................ 48

SECTION H – PROPOSED FACILITIES STUDY ........................................................... PAGES 51-53

SECTION H.1 – CONSTRUCTION VS. RENOVATION OF FACILITIES .......................................................... 51 SECTION H.2 – COST PER SQUARE FOOT (CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION) ............................................. 53

SECTION I – REPORTING CRITERIA ........................................................................ PAGES 54-57

SECTION I.1 ................................................................................................................................. 54

APPENDIX A – TEKY TRAINING AND SECTORS BENEFITED ..................................... PAGES 58-62

APPENDIX B – PARTNER PROFILES ....................................................................... PAGES 63-68

APPENDIX C – COST SHARE / MATCH AGREEMENT ............................................... PAGES 69-73

WRSI WAIVER AND AUTHORIZATION STARTING AFTER PAGE 73

Project TEKY KEDC | Lee County Schools

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SECTION A – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A.1.a How Funds Will Be Used for Facilities, Equipment, and 1st Year Marketing The Kentucky Educational Development Cooperative (KEDC), in partnership with Lee County Public

Schools, Interapt, Amazon Web Services, Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Lee County Area Technology

Center, and Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC) propose an public/private model of a

Technology Ecosystem that will transform the high school experience for the youth in Southeastern

Kentucky and provide future career opportunities for adults. Project TEKY (Technology Ecosystem of

Kentucky) will serve approximately 1,150 students and 830 adults in the Eastern Kentucky Region of

Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Pulaski, Casey, Knox, and Bell (Middlesboro) Counties. While funds will be

used to build the TEKY facility in Beattyville, KY (Lee County), Satellite Locations will be established in

Lawrence County HS, Casey County HS, Pulaski County HS, Southwestern HS, Knox Central HS, Lynn

Camp HS, and Middlesboro HS. The Satellite Locations will be equipped with Long Distance Labs

provided by Interapt (at no cost), in order to provide an IT Pathway / certification and curriculum to

PLTW Computer Science students and teachers. All of the school districts involved with Project TEKY will

be provided funding to help establish and sustain K-12 PLTW within Computer Science and/or

Engineering, key components for the IT Pathway.

Since the goal of this initiative is to develop a Technology Ecosystem in Eastern Kentucky it is paramount

that we also market potential employers both within Kentucky and across the country. As the program

develops and we produce graduates with the skills these employers seek, we will engage with a

marketing firm with experience in the technology sector to promote Kentucky as a viable location with a

trained labor force.

A.1.b KWIB Sector & Career Pathway Selection / Goals & Desired Outcomes Project TEKY will provide training in the primary sector of IT/Business Services that will correlate with a

Computer Science/Engineering pathway with multiple entry and exit points that allows for seamless

reentry for students and adults, while promoting communities to strengthen the talent pool through

goals and outcomes located in Appendix A, bottom of page 62.

KWIB Sector IT- Business Services (Specific IT Occupations)

Career Pathways Offered

Information Technology / Business Services

Computer Network Architects

Computer Programmers

Computer Systems Analysts

Database Administrators

Graphic Designers

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Software Developers

All are related to “Cloud Professionals”

IT Pathways developed from these disciplines of Information Technology for IT Certifications

Cloud Computing & Infrastructure

Big Data & High Performance

Mobile

Enterprise Consumerization

Quality Engineering

Consumer Experience

UX & Social

Wearables & Internet of Things

After Going Live

Digital Content

Product Innovation

Gaming


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A.1.c. The rationale for selecting the KWIB industry sector and career pathway Projected H-1B Job Growth, 2015-2025: Today, it is estimated that more than 16,000 technology related

jobs remain open across Kentucky. The demand for technical skill sets is only expected to rapidly

increase over the coming years. For example, the demand for “cloud professionals” is exploding with an

estimated 18 million cloud jobs globally, 3.9M of which are in the U.S. These “cloud” jobs run the gamut

from technicians to assist with the migrations of traditional physical data centers to the cloud, to

software developers to create cloud based applications, to IT and network security roles that are

becoming critical.

Under this public/private initiative, Project TEKY will aim to connect rural Appalachians to technology job opportunities via connections and partnerships with businesses around the region, throughout Kentucky, and beyond. With existing connectivity, remote-work jobs are already successfully occurring in the region with employers outside the region, state, and even nation. Please see Appendix A on pages 58 to 62. A.1.d Why Do Existing Programs Fall Short? The current generation of entrepreneurs and technology companies spend their energy and resources with H-1B visa programs and other short-term solutions. What they fail to do is reimagine a new pipeline to address the lack of technology engineers. In today’s world, these companies lack individuals that have the necessary skills and academic background to compete in the global economy. Interapt and Amazon Web Services see a need to invest into the Eastern Kentucky region to help develop students and adults for these technology jobs in demand. Building a “technology pipeline” not only into communities, but into high schools that are already exceling at a high level in Computer Science is a perfect match. Kentucky is in a prime opportunity to grow into a Technology Ecosystem and Project TEKY will help assist with this endeavor. Appendix A on page 58 displays more information as to why this program can excel. A.1.e How Our Proposal Fits Into a Regional System of Available Training Training and Sectors Benefited: The Technology Ecosystem of Kentucky (TEKY) members will collaborate

to develop curriculum to define K-14 career pathway programs that provide students with a sequenced

pathway of integrated academic and career-based education and training, aligned to current or

emerging technology and regional economic needs. Training, such as software coding, will be provided

for the technology jobs needed today that reach across nearly every industry in Kentucky, as well as a

focus on the future technology jobs that are emerging in areas of cloud computing, Internet of Things, or

digital technologies. Soft skills will also be incorporated into the programs to ensure students not only

have the technical skills, but also have the career-based education needed to be successful in the work

environment. Please see Appendix A starting on page 58.

TEKY Entrepreneur Training: We will also teach individuals skills in order start and scale their business.

Expanding the Ecosystem: The TEKY employer partners have discussed this initiative with venture

capitalists and other private employers important to Kentucky and the technology industry. As the TEKY

program launches, we will continually seek to bring these new partners to the ecosystem for additional

funding sources, training services, internships, and job placement.


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SECTION B – LOCAL EMPLOYMENT DATA & PROJECTIONS

B.1.a Local Unemployment in a 30-Mile Radius through December 2016

Lee County Unemployment 30-Mile Radius of Project TEKY (Facility)

Unemployment

7.2% 159 7.19% 8,800

Source: https://kylmi.ky.gov

Through December 2016: There are 18 counties within a 30 mile radius of Lee County. The

unemployment rate across these counties for December 2016 was 7.19% compared to the state average

of 5.8% with the highest rate in Magoffin County (13.5%) and the lowest in Madison County (3.8%).

Labor Force Participation Rate in a 30-Mile Radius through August 2016

Lee County Labor Force Participation Rate

30-Mile Radius of Project TEKY Labor Force Participation Rate

49.6% 2,176 61.0% 155,782

Source: https://kylmi.ky.gov

From August 2016: Labor force participation rates varied from a high of 75.3% in Madison County to a

low of 38.5% in Clay County with an average labor force participation rate across all counties of 61.0%.

Owsley County recorded the highest poverty rate (44.3%) while Madison County recorded the lowest

rate at 15.5%. The average across all counties was 28.8%.

County Labor Force Employed Unemployed Unemployment Rate %

Labor Force Participation Rate %

Breathitt 3,932 3,604 328 8.3 44.2

Clark 16,640 15,896 744 4.5 73.4

Clay 5,461 4,928 533 9.8 38.5

Estill 5,222 4,953 269 5.2 57.4

Jackson 4,358 4,056 302 6.9 50.8

Laurel 23,554 22,184 1,370 5.8 61.3

Lee 2,176 1,994 182 8.4 49.6

Leslie 3,100 2,690 410 13.2 45.4

Madison 45,081 43,370 1,711 3.8 75.3

Magoffin 3,707 3,105 602 16.2 44.9

Menifee 2,327 2,160 167 7.2 56.9

Montgomery 11,740 11,028 712 6.1 66.8

Morgan 4,592 4,281 311 6.8 50.5

Owsley 1,108 1,012 96 8.7 39.3

Perry 9,282 8,317 965 10.4 52.3

Powell 4,811 4,482 329 6.8 61

Rockcastle 6,807 6,442 365 5.4 63.3

Wolfe 1,884 1,704 180 9.6 42.4

Totals 155,782 146,206 9,576 6.1 61

https://kylmi.ky.gov/

https://kylmi.ky.gov/


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B.1.b Current Posted Job Openings for KWIB Sectors Addressed in a 50-Mile Radius of Project TEKY Satellite Locations included with overall number of Jobs

KWIB Sector IT- Business Services (Specific IT Occupations)

Posted Job Openings (50-Mile Radius)

Computer Network Architects 63

Computer Programmers 16

Computer Systems Analysts 82

Database Administrators 152

Graphic Designers 150

Network and Computer Systems Administrators 131

Software Developers 701

TOTAL 1,295

Source: www.careeronestop.org/ U.S. Department of Labor

B.1.c Five-Year Workforce Demand Data within 50-Mile Radius of PROJECT TEKY

KWIB Sector 5-Year Industry

Opening Percentage Change

Computer Network Architects 2,802 +22.0%

Computer Programmers 3,020 +13.4%

Computer Systems Analysts 6,000 +26.9%

Database Administrators 3,360 +17.2%

Graphic Designers 2,516 +14.2%

Network and Computer Systems Administrators 3,975 +18.0%

Software Developers, Applications 4,977 +28.4%

Software Developers, Systems Software 3,363 +20.8%

TOTAL 30,013 +20.11% (Average)

Source: Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages Program | U.S. Department of Labor

Data has been collected on a five-year projection for the state of Kentucky to demonstrate a high demand for training that relates back to the need of a Technology Ecosystem. Sources of the following data and information below come from the Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages Program through the U.S. Department of Labor. o The estimated number of Computer Network Architects employed in Kentucky in 2012 was 2,296. It

is projected that in 2022 there will be 2,802. This represents an annual average growth rate of 2.01%

percent. Growth plus replacement needs are estimated to average about 81 openings per year from

2012-2022. Of these estimated 81 openings per year, 63.0% percent are due to growth (new

positions) and 37.0% percent are due to replacements (workers leaving this occupation).

o The estimated number of Computer Programmers employed in Kentucky in 2012 was 2,664. It is

projected that in 2022 there will be 3,020. This represents an annual average growth rate of 1.26%

percent. Growth plus replacement needs are estimated to average about 106 openings per year

from 2012-2022. Of these estimated 106 openings per year, 34.0% percent are due to growth (new


http://www.careeronestop.org/


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o The estimated number of Computer Systems Analysts employed in Kentucky in 2012 was 4,727. It is





o The estimated number of Database Administrators employed in Kentucky in 2012 was 2,868. It is





o The estimated number of Graphic Designers employed in Kentucky in 2012 was 2,203. It is projected

that in 2022 there will be 2,516. This represents an annual average growth rate of 1.34% percent.

Growth plus replacement needs are estimated to average about 89 openings per year from 2012-

2022. Of these estimated 89 openings per year, 34.8% percent are due to growth (new positions)

and 65.2% percent are due to replacements (workers leaving this occupation).

o The estimated number of Network and Computer Systems Administrators employed in Kentucky in

2012 was 3,369. It is projected that in 2022 there will be 3,975. This represents an annual average

growth rate of 1.67% percent. Growth plus replacement needs are estimated to average about 114

openings per year from 2012-2022. Of these estimated 114 openings per year, 53.5% percent are

due to growth (new positions) and 46.5% percent are due to replacements (workers leaving this

occupation).

o The estimated number of Software Developers, Applications employed in Kentucky in 2012 was

3,875. It is projected that in 2022 there will be 4,977. This represents an annual average growth rate

of 2.53% percent. Growth plus replacement needs are estimated to average about 160 openings per

year from 2012-2022. Of these estimated 160 openings per year, 68.8% percent are due to growth

(new positions) and 31.3% percent are due to replacements (workers leaving this occupation).

o The estimated number of Software Developers, Systems Software employed in Kentucky in 2012

was 2,784. It is projected that in 2022 there will be 3,363. This represents an annual average growth

rate of 1.91% percent. Growth plus replacement needs are estimated to average about 94 openings

per year from 2012-2022. Of these estimated 94 openings per year, 61.7% percent are due to

growth (new positions) and 38.3% percent are due to replacements (workers leaving this

occupation).


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B.1.d Total Juniors/Seniors Expected to Receive Postsecondary Credit, Credentials, Certifications, Apprenticeships, etc. The Lee County ATC serves students from Lee, Owsley, and Wolfe counties. Currently there are a total of 65 students (11th – 12th grade) from Lee County participating in Project Lead the Way, with an occupational focus in Computer & Mathematical or Architecture & Engineering. However, there is insufficient space in the current facility to expand the program to additional students from Owsley and Wolfe counties. It is anticipated that the increased space and additional offerings will increase the number of students from Lee, Wolfe, and Owsley counties. This number would also expand into the Satellite Locations in Lawrence, Pulaski, Casey, Knox, and Bell (Middlesboro) counties. In respect to the Satellite Locations, 319 students are also currently taking PLTW (grades 11 – 12), with an occupational focus in Computer & Mathematical or Architecture & Engineering. These numbers give strong indications that the IT Pathways will fulfill any projections for Project TEKY.

Sector Junior/Seniors in Current PLTW Programs

Juniors/Seniors in Proposed TEKY Program

Information Technology 319 1,150

TOTAL 319 1,150

In order to predict all outcomes related to the goals of Project TEKY, a Matrix has been developed in order to obtain all project expectations. This can be viewed on pages 56 and 57, in Reporting Criteria. B.1.e Enrollment & Credentials Granted Annually

Sector Adults in Current Program Adults in Proposed Program

Information Technology 0 830

TOTAL 0 830

In order to predict all outcomes related to the goals of Project TEKY, a Matrix has been developed in order to obtain expectations. This can be viewed on pages 56 and 57, in Reporting Criteria.

B.1.f Entry-Level Wages for Program Graduates by Occupation:

Sector Occupation Hourly Wage

Annual Wage

Information Technology

Computer Network Architects $37.24 $77,469.00

Computer Programmers $31.44 $65,396.00

Computer Systems Analysts $25.13 $52,272.00

Database Administrators $32.95 $68,540.00

Graphic Designers $19.81 $41,210.00

Network and Computer Systems Administrators $17.92 $37,270.00

Software Developers, Applications $36.11 $75,112.00

Software Developers, Systems Software $40.37 $83,970.00

Average $30.12 $62,654.88


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o The Occupational Employment Statistics and Wages Program estimates that the mean annual wage

for Computer Network Architects in Kentucky in 2015 was $77,469. The estimated entry level annual

wage was $43,251 and the experienced annual wage was $123,179. Average employment in 2015

was 1,450.


for Computer Programmers in Kentucky in 2015 was $65,396. The estimated entry level annual


was 1,160.


for Database Administrators in Kentucky in 2015 was $68,540. The estimated entry level annual


was 1,340.


for Graphic Designers in Kentucky in 2015 was $41,210. The estimated entry level annual wage was

$23,350 and the experienced annual wage was $62,029. Average employment in 2015 was 1,730.


for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Kentucky in 2015 was $63,233. The estimated

entry level annual wage was $37,270 and the experienced annual wage was $94,533. Average

employment in 2015 was 3,420.


for Software Developers, Applications in Kentucky in 2015 was $75,112. The estimated entry level

annual wage was $40,352 and the experienced annual wage was $108,351. Average employment in

2015 was 5,480.


for Software Developers, Systems Software in Kentucky in 2015 was $83,970. The estimated entry

level annual wage was $54,711 and the experienced annual wage was $118,893. Average

employment in 2015 was 1,800.


for Web Developers in Kentucky in 2015 was $52,272. The estimated entry level annual wage was

$27,310 and the experienced annual wage was $78,245. Average employment in 2015 was 890.

o The mean wage is also known as the average wage. The mean wage is calculated by dividing the

estimated total wages for an occupation by the number of workers in that occupation. Entry level

and experienced wage rates represent the means of the lower 1/3 and upper 2/3 of the wage

distribution, respectively. Data is from an annual survey.


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SECTION C – PROJECT PARTNER LETTERS Partner Role Letter can be found in Appendix B page 63 March 14, 2017 Nancy L Hutchinson Chief Executive Officer - KEDC Project TEKY / Lee County Schools 904 Rose Road Ashland, KY 41102 To whom it may concern: The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation, or KEDC, is Kentucky’s oldest and largest educational cooperative. Recognized by statue as a Local Educational Agency, KEDC collaborates with other LEA’s to provide cutting edge instructional and administrative practices for schools. In an effort to provide computer science curriculum to schools and promote opportunities for adults, the Technology Ecosystem of Kentucky (TEKY) initiative will connect educators, employers, and economic workforce development entities in unifying all stakeholders and transform Kentucky into a national model for technology education, retraining, entrepreneurship, and job creation. The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation has been involved with several other WRSI applications (both past awards and current submission), that include Lee County , Pulaski County, Knox County, Garrard County, and Johnson County. To our knowledge, three of those applications made it to the final round, with two getting awards to fund their program. In a public/private effort KEDC will specifically support the Project TEKY (Technology Ecosystem of Kentucky) partnership by performing the following actions:

Support in-kind funding through KPC and KEDC Technology Services (see Cost Share Forms)

Serve on the TEKY Governance Board for advisory and guidance

Provide Internships/apprenticeships and employer mentoring to Juniors/Seniors

Support and provide guidance to the Career Counselors and Project Lead The Way (PLTW) teachers at Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Pulaski, Casey, Knox County Schools and Middlesboro Independent Schools.

Assist in the creation of an IT pathway that will correlate with PLTW (Computer Science and Engineering) – A high demand from High Schools

Assist with the implementation of K-12 STEM pathways that correlate with PLTW

Promote and grow a Technology Ecosystem that will invest into the Eastern Kentucky region to help develop students and adults through a “technology pipeline”

Sincerely,


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SECTION D – PROJECT BUDGET/EXPENDITURES Budget reasonable, cost-effective, and adequate to support the project Budget Narrative: An analysis of the cost indicates they are reasonable, effective, and adequate in relation to the stated objectives and outcomes of the project. The partnership of KEDC, Interapt, Amazon Web Services, Kentucky Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Hazard Community & Technical College, Lee County Area Technology Center, and Lee County Schools are committed to Project TEKY and will provide the necessary resources to ensure the success of all strategies from the both the private and public work sectors. These resources include: administrative support, technology integrated support, connectivity, website, custodial, fiscal management, office space, phones, equipment, furniture, and professional development facilities for regional and local trainings. The financial capacity to implement and sustain the project is evidenced by the past successful financial management of multiple federal and state grants. All charges to this project for items such as contractual services are conformed to the written policies and established practices of KEDC that operates under the state financial guidance and is Board approved for allowable charges. Additionally, the KEDC Business department maintains open communication with the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Education, and the Kentucky Department of Education on approved Final and Provisional rates through Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements, prepares quarterly financial reports, and maintains records for MUNIS reporting in correlation to their payment management systems. KEDC also maintains a yearly audit of all financial statements/reports to the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts. D.1 Summary of Total Project Costs KY WRSI Funds – All costs incurred with Project TEKY shall correlate in conjunction with KEDC’s model procurement system with MUNIS software, creating purchase orders, and fall under the annual audit review of records. All contractual agreements will meet and satisfy the project’s plan when employing contractors or purchasing programs to assist with students and adults in overcoming barriers. Contracts that are year-to-year will be in agreement with Project TEKY. Relation to Project Success – KEDC relies on supportive and reliable contractors to assist with programs to provide more services to students and adults. Given the rural Appalachian area and secondary roads to travel to school locations, the consultants and programs are vital to the success of this program. Costs allowances for contractor fees and travel do not exceed amounts permitted by KEDC’s policies. All contractual funding will be transparent and with reference to Purchase Order numbers initiated from the business office. All contracts are given an evaluation year-to-year for compliance and performance. Innovative Technology | Resources – To assist with the overall cost of contractual funds, school districts and our employers will be consulted about the many innovative technology programs and resources available for the construction of the TEKY facility. Working through the TEKY Governance Board and the evaluator, a reflection of data, reviews, and pricing will best determine the direction that Project TEKY needs to proceed with in regards to technology and sustainability.


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D.1 – Summary of Total Project Costs

Project Total Per KWIB Sector Information Technology / Business Services

$4,605,267.00

Project Cost Description

Requested Work Ready

Skills Initiative Funds

Cash Match Non-Cash

Match Total

Architectural Firm (TBA) - Construction

$2,500,000.00 $2,500,000.00

KPC - Equipment and Furnishings

$258,000.00 $258,000.00

PLTW - Equipment and Furnishings

$905,000.00 $905,000.00

Lee Co ATC - Equipment and Furnishings

$150,000.00 $150,000.00

KY Educational Development Corp. - First Year Marketing Costs

$185,000.00 $185,000.00

INTERAPT | Tech. Labs / Software - Employer Contributions

$350,000.00 $350,000.00

Amazon Web Services* - Employer Contributions

$97,500.00 $97,500.00

Lee County Facility | Land - Public Partner Contributions

$21,749.00 $21,749.00

KPC Vendor Services - Employer Contributions

$49,118.00 $49,118.00

KEDC Technology Services - Employer Partner Contributions

$18,500.00 $18,500.00

Hazard Community & Tech. College - Public Partner Contributions

$70,400.00 $70,400.00

TOTAL $3,998,000.00 $0 $607,267.00 $4,605,267.00

Detailed Description of Requested WRSI Funds:

Contractor: (TBA) Architectural Firm (TBA)

Phase 1 Phase 2 Total Amount

$750,000.00 $1,750,000.00 $2,500,000.00

In this plan, we have been in communication with Marcus Highland, a licensed architect project manager from the Kentucky Department of Education (District Facilities Branch in the Division of District Support), to review possible construction projects for Project TEKY. Upon award of a KY WRSI Grant, KEDC and Lee County Schools will submit proposals that meet the statues and regulations to begin the planning and construction process. We have started to lay out some conceptual ideas of what the TEKY Facility should entail. We will make more detailed findings during the planning phase of the project. It has been determined that a facility of 10,080 square feet will be needed for expansion and necessary room for adult trainings.


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Contractor: (KPC) Equipment and Furnishings


$19,500.00 $238,500.00 $258,000.00

In rethinking the types of built spaces required for PLTW programs, it is necessary to think outside the traditional “box” classroom and define new spaces that support the PLTW program and the types of learning that occur in each of these spaces. Equipment and furnishings will enhance an “Idea Pods” for teaching, mentoring, and learning; Active / Hands-on Learning spaces; Art and Design Spaces; Group Collaboration Labs; and Small Group Collaborations Spaces. These design elements will support all PLTW classes in the TEKY facility, also supporting the Hybrid Pathways for the Lee County ATC.

Contract: (PLTW) Equipment and Furnishings


$750,000.00 $155,000.00 $905,000.00

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a STEM-focused curriculum and teacher professional development program designed to prepare K-12 students for the global economy. PLTW will provide Computer Science and Engineering Pathways for the TEKY facility along with Hybrid Pathways with the Lee County Area Technology Center. Funding will be provided for PLTW curriculum and training for Launch (Elementary) PLTW Gateway (Middle), and PLTW (High) for Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools K-12. Funding also includes: technology devices, robotics, computers, iPads, and resources to start up each program within each school or maintain sustainability for those that have started a component of PLTW.

Contract: (Lee Co ATC) Equipment and Furnishings


$9,375.00 $140,625.00 $150,000.00

Hybrid pathways are all about creating students who are not only college and career ready, but will have the skills to create a future high-skilled, high-wage workforce for Kentucky. The ATC currently provides pathways in Automotive Technology, Business, Construction Carpentry Technology, Electrical Technology, Health Science, Medical Admin, and Welding. Future planning of this ATC is to include Hybrid Pathways within Project Lead the Way (PLTW) that will eventually fit and/or correlate with the overall mission of the TEKY facility. All equipment and furnishings for the ATC section would be updated to work with the PLTW Hybrid Models.

Contract: (KEDC) First Year Marketing Costs


$62,000.00 $123,000.00 $185,000.00

The TEKY marketing plan is multi-faceted requiring reaching out to potential students, potential adults, prospective employers, and investors. Since the goal of this initiative is to develop a Technology Ecosystem in Eastern Kentucky it is paramount that we also market potential employers both within Kentucky as well as across the country. As the program develops and we produce graduates with the skills these employers seek we will engage a marketing firm with experience marketing in the technology sector to promote Kentucky as a viable location with a trained labor force. We will also work with the Kentucky Tourism cabinet to promote Kentucky as a destination for outdoor adventure in areas with a high concentration of young, outdoor enthusiast tech-motivated entrepreneurs. We believe that once this target market experiences what Kentucky has to offer both in recreation and in a skilled labor force they will be interested in locating in the Commonwealth.

Total Contractual Amount $3,998,000.00 KY WRSI Funds


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D.2 Non-Cash Match Budget / Appraisal Methodology

Leveraging Resources – 15.2 % of cost sharing can be demonstrated. Several resources have been

identified to support the initiatives of this program. KEDC, Interapt, Amazon Web Services, Lee County

Area Technology Center, Lee County Schools, HCTC, and Project Lead the Way will provide training

locations to the teachers, students, and adults that will participate in Project TEKY and allow access to

technology, facilities, and advising center services. The TEKY facility will also provide meeting spaces,

materials, computer centers to use after hours, and resources to have the opportunity to participate in

any professional development and/or training opportunities that KEDC, Interapt, Amazon Web Services

and other TEKY partners may need. KEDC will also partner with local businesses and companies within

the surrounding communities and align resources to help students and adults reach their educational

goals. Cost Share Agreement forms can be found in Appendix C starting on page 69.

The identified matching resources align with the approval budget codes put forth in the TEKY proposal. The sources of funds are appropriate, meet all requirements, and are believed to be sustainable at the conclusion of the project. Significant planning and effort has gone into obtaining assurance in regards to securement of matching funds. Contributing partners include; KEDC, Interapt, Amazon Web Services, Lee County Board of Education, KPC, and HCTC. In respect to long term sustainability, business and industry, districts, and KEDC all have committed to continue support of the project and its goals after funding has been concluded. We determined the value of the aforementioned equipment or facility work using the following methodology for each program component:

Program Component Item Description / Appraisal Methodology Cost

Togglit (Software) - Interapt

Togglit is the perfect platform for enhancing your training, continuing education, and other learning initiatives. Our database tracks the time users spend, their scores, and other data that can be exported to a Learning Management System. In the process of building this software program that will be used for online access and Project TEKY, it has been estimated by Interapt that this software will come at a cost of $250,000.00.

$250,000.00

Equipment / Technology - Interapt

Interapt will be donating technology and equipment that will meet the needs for their online platform and students at the Project TEKY Facility / Satellite Locations. This could include one to one devices, screens, computers, tablets, and firmware needed for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs and Virtual Reality Labs (VR).

$100,000.00

AWS Educate - Amazon Web Services * Estimated Cost only / based on 30 students per year taking AWS Educate / Cost Share can be higher

Provided at no charge, AWS Educate is AWS’s global initiative to provide students and educators with the resources needed to accelerate cloud-related learning endeavors. Should the AWS Educate tools be used, AWS estimates that our contribution will be valued at approximately $650 per student plus access to the AWS Educate platform, free content including assessments and microcredentials, email support, and other services

$97,500.00


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provided as part of the program offering. This is an estimate based on current program offerings and may vary depending on changes in the program and its benefits.

TEKY Facility - Lee County Schools

The TEKY facility will be located on property owned by Lee County Schools. Given two possible construction sites, the average cost of property is valued for at least $94,740.00 per acre within a 30 mile radius that contains a structural building for reuse. Project TEKY’s 10,000 square feet facility would bring the estimate cost to a price of 0.229 of an acre or a value of $21,749.00.

$21,749.00

PLTW Class Furnishings - KPC

Our public entity members are primarily public schools located in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. These members look to us to provide the best value in purchasing while meeting the legal requirements of the Kentucky model procurement code (KRS 45A.345 to 45A.460). Working with vendors for facilities, technology, equipment and classrooms will save funding for Project TEKY. All cost are estimates based on averages when working with school districts in constructing new buildings of this size in Kentucky. Vendors will vary based on current needs. A list of all KPC Vendors can be viewed at http://kpc4me.com/all-awarded-contracts/

$49,118.00

Technology Services - KEDC

As an experienced e-rate provider, KEDC will give a full array or internal connection and services including: cabling design infrastructure, wireless networking, cabling infrastructure installation, fiber optic cabling installation, system engineer services, FLUKE diagnostics, interactive classrooms, video distribution, LAN & WAN components, and server/installation & maintenance. Cost sharing amounts have been calculated by our project managers based on number of hours or labor and donations of infrastructure connections.

$18,500.00

Post-Secondary Support - HCTC

Within the TEKY model, Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC) will ensure certifications and curriculum provided to the Lee County Area Technology Center and to the High Schools of Wolfe, Lee, and Owsley County (Dual Credit, curriculum alignment/development, access to post-secondary technical credits). HCTC will provide in-kind support in marketing, equipment, IT support, curriculum development, and dual credit waivers. Cost sharing amounts have been calculated at $70,400.00

$70,400.00

TOTAL $607,267.00

http://kpc4me.com/all-awarded-contracts/



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D.3 Proposed Expenditure Schedule, Construction/Renovation Information

To date, the following framework has been initiated by the public and private partners:

Interapt held an initial meeting (February 15, 2017) to discuss the Project TEKY possibilities with

the Beattyville community. This included Ankur Gopal from Interapt, the Lee County Board

members, local media, Major John Smith, Judge Executive Steve Mays, Carol Kincaid (President

of the Beattyville Chamber of Commerce), Superintendents Dr. Evans and Dr. Bobrowski, Lee

County ATC Principal Craig Herald, Hazard Community & Technical College President Jennifer

Lindon, and KEDC Consultant Clabe Slone.

Communication has been established with Marcus Highland, a licensed architect project

manager from the Kentucky Department of Education (District Facilities Branch in the Division of

District Support), to review possible construction projects for Project TEKY.

KEDC and KPC have reviewed and projected cost saving amounts for the construction and

furnishing of the TEKY Facility.

Proposed Schedule for WRSI Expenditures

Location Quarter – Year Amount

TEKY Facility & Satellite Locations* Q2 - 2017 $1,528,875.00

TEKY Facility, Lee County Q3 - 2017 $62,000.00

TEKY Facility, Lee County Q4 - 2017 $1,750,000.00




TEKY Facility, Lee County Q4 - 2018 Remaining funds from Q3

TOTAL $3,998,000.00

* PLTW Technology Resources for Launch, Gateway, Computer Science & Engineering Pathways Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools. (K-12 component to feed into Project TEKY – Information Technology Pathways)

Detailed Description of Proposed WRSI Funds Timeline for Project TEKY:

Date Activities to be Invoiced Contractor / Payment $

May 2017

June 2017

Phase 1

Contract with Architect Firm / communicate with the Kentucky Department of Education (District Facilities Branch in the Division of District Support), to review possible construction projects for PROJECT TEKY

Begin Phase 1 of planning/blueprints for TEKY facility – Architecture, Engineering, and Interior design.

Permits to be processed/ Drawings

Open Contract with Architect Firm – amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for Phase 1

May 2017

June 2017

July 2017

Begin search for PLTW Teacher selection for summer training at the University of Kentucky from Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools.

KEDC to Contract with PLTW, Lee Co ATC, & KPC Vendors – Open Contracts not to exceed the following amounts


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Phase 1 PLTW Technology Resources for Launch, Gateway, Computer Science & Engineering Pathways Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools. (K-12 component to feed into Project TEKY)

PLTW Technology Resources Hybrid Pathways for Lee County ATC

KET Work Ready Fast Forward Programs

PLTW $750,000.00

KPC Vendors $19,500.00

Lee Co ATC $9,375.00

June 2017

July 2017

Phase 1

Contract with Architect Firm

Site selection finalized for TEKY facility

Pre-invoices with KPC Vendors & PLTW technology

Advertise for TEKY Training to start September 2017

Continue Phase 1 Contract with Architect Firm

KEDC to Contract with Marketing Vendor –amount not to exceed $62,000.00

Expenses to be paid with approved invoices that correlate with level of project complete

August 2017

Phase 1


Continue Phase 1 of planning/blueprints for TEKY facility – Architecture, Engineering, and Interior design.

KET updates with Work Ready Fast Forward

(soft skills program)



August 2017

September 2017

Phase 1

Contracts for KPC Vendors & PLTW technology - Phase 1 Equipment & Furnishings for TEKY facility / Lee County ATC


September 2017

Phase 1


Phase 1 budget, updates on geotechnical engineering, survey, and permitting, utility fees. Updates with Architect Firm on blueprints/designs



October 2017

November 2017

Phase 1

Phase 2

Conclude with Phase 1 of planning

Begin Construction Phase 2 for TEKY facility

Contract with Architect Firm – Phase 2

Break ground on the TEKY facility

Conclude Phase 1 Contract with Architect Firm

KEDC to Contract with PLTW


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Begin Phase 2 Updates with Architect Firm on blueprints/designs/construction

Contract with KPC Vendors / Technology

Pre-invoices with KPC Vendors & PLTW technology for Phase 2 Equipment & Furnishings for TEKY facility / Lee County ATC

Finalize approved invoices that correlate with each project complete for Phase 1.

KEDC to Contract with KPC Vendors

KEDC to Contract with Architect Firm Phase 2 – Open Contract not to exceed $1,750,000.00


December 2017

January 2018

February 2018

Phase 2

Continue Construction Phase 2 for TEKY Facility Updates with Architect Firm on blueprints, designs, & construction

Advertise for TEKY facility / Regional



KEDC to Contract with KPC Vendors

KEDC to Contract with Marketing Vendor –amount not to exceed $123,000.00


March 2018

April 2018

May 2018

June 2018

Phase 2

Continue Construction Phase 2 for TEKY facility

Contracts KPC Vendors & PLTW technology for Phase 2 Equipment & Furnishings for TEKY facility / Lee County ATC

KEDC to Contract with Lee Co ATC, & KPC Vendors – Open Contracts not to exceed the following amounts

KPC Vendors $238,500.00

Lee Co ATC $140,625.00

June 2018

July 2018

Phase 2

PLTW Training for teachers from Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools.

PLTW Technology Resources for Launch, Gateway, Computer Science & Engineering Pathways at Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools. (K-12 component to feed into Project TEKY)

PLTW Hybrid Pathways for Lee County ATC


KEDC to Contract with PLTW – Open Contracts not to exceed the following amounts

PLTW $155,000.00



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June 2018

July 2018

Phase 2

Finish Construction Phase 2 for TEKY facility

Finalize payments for construction Architect Firm & KPC Vendors

Officially Open the TEKY facility

Advertise for Project TEKY

PLTW Computer Science / Engineering start implementation in TEKY facility


KEDC to Contract with KPC Vendors / PLTW / Lee Co ATC/ Marketing Vendor


August 2018

Phase 2

PLTW Hybrid Training with Lee Co ATC students

PLTW Launch, Gateway, Computer Science & Engineering Pathways to continue at Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools (K-12 component to feed into the TEKY facility & Satellite Locations)


Advertise for TEKY facility / State-wide

Career Counselors / implementation of internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, & work-based learning.

KEDC to Contract with KPC Vendors / Marketing Vendor


Finalize approved invoices that correlate with each project complete for Phase 2

August 2018

September 2018

October 2018

November 2018

December 2018

Phase 2

Continue INTERAPT/AWS TEKY Training with prospective students and adults

Monthly TEKY Governance Committee meeting: updates with budget, fees, evaluation data from the last 6 months.

PLTW Training with students (K-12) from Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley / Observations with PLTW UK staff


PLTW Computer Science / Engineering


TEKY Career Counselor / dual-credit courses with HCTC, internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, & work-based learning.

Conclude Phase 2 Contracts with Lee Co ATC, Marketing Vendor, & KPC Vendors


January 2019

February 2019

March 2019

April 2019



Conclude on all remaining Phase 2 Contracts with Marketing Vendor & KPC Vendors


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May 2019

Phase 2

PLTW Training for teachers (K-12) from Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley / Training @ PLTW UK

PLTW Hybrid Training for teachers Lee Co ATC

PLTW Training Computer Science / Engineering




May 2019 and Beyond

Continue to build more partnerships with Employers to assist with the Technology Ecosystem

Draft Floor plans | TEKY Facility

In this plan, we have been in communication with Marcus Highland, a licensed architect project manager

from the Kentucky Department of Education (District Facilities Branch in the Division of District Support),

to review possible construction projects for Project TEKY. Upon award of a KY WRSI Grant, KEDC and

Lee County Schools will submit proposals that meet the statues and regulations to begin the planning

and construction process. We have started to lay out some conceptual ideas of what the TEKY Facility

should entail. We will make more detailed findings during the planning phase of the project. It has been

determined that a facility of 10,080 square feet will be needed for expansion and necessary room for

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SECTION E – WORKFORCE TRAINING & EDUCATION DESCRIPTION

E.1.a Number of Program Participants that Can Be Served at One Time

The total number of program participants that can be served at any one time inside the TEKY Facility is

160 during a traditional classroom setting toward IT certifications, which would take place in 2 large

open labs, one computer lab, and two classrooms. If we include the additional High School Satellite

Locations, the number of program participants that can be served at any one time is estimated at 20

participants per Satellite location. The table below will illustrate.

Number of Participants to be served at any one time

Location Serving students from the following high schools Total

TEKY Facility Lee, Wolfe, and Owsley 160

Satellite Locations Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro 140

TOTAL 300

Project TEKY will provide training for both high school students and adults, offering both in person

classroom training in the TEKY facility (Beattyville, KY) and virtual training at the TEKY Satellite locations.

Through this model with Satellite locations, LIVE training and curriculum methods can be taught to

students and adults in different classrooms at the same time, spanning into high schools at Lee, Wolfe,

Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools.

E.1.b Annual Number of Program Participant Completions/Graduations

In order to predict outcomes, the table below for both students and adults has been developed. Please

note, the vision for Project TEKY is to reach thousands in the Eastern Kentucky region through our 24/7

online and on-demand programs. Projections are shown for each year for PROJECT TEKY, which includes

7 different Satellite Locations, plus the location of the TEKY facility.

Outcome Measure Projected Outcomes per Year

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Number of participants to enroll in PROJECT TEKY each year / Students

110 155 220 295 370

Total 1,150

Number of participants to enroll in PROJECT TEKY each year / Adults

45 95 155 225 310

Total 830


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E.1.c Current / Projected Enrollment by KWIB Sector Annually

Students from Lee County and Satellite Locations currently taking PLTW courses with an occupational

focus in Computer & Mathematical or Architecture & Engineering.

E.1.c - Current / Projected Enrollment by KWIB Sector Annually

Current Adult

Enrollment

Current High School

Student Enrollment

Projected Adult

Enrollment

Projected High School

Student Enrollment

TOTAL Additional

Participants (Annual)

Information Technology

IT- Business Services 0 319 310 370 680

Total 0 319 310 370 680

Specific IT Occupations include: Computer Network Architects; Computer Programmers; Computer Systems Analysts; Database Administrators; Graphic Designers; Network and Computer Systems Administrators; Software Developer; All are related to “Cloud Professionals”

In respect to the Satellite Locations, 319 students are currently taking PLTW (grades 11 – 12), with an occupational focus in Computer & Mathematical or Architecture & Engineering (that relates back to Information Technology). These numbers give strong indications that the IT Pathways will fulfill any projections for Project TEKY. In order to predict all outcomes related to the goals of Project TEKY, a Matrix has been developed in order to obtain all project expectations. This can be viewed on pages 56 and 57, in Reporting Criteria. Annual numbers were derived by the year 5 projection of participants.

Current High School Student Enrollment (PLTW) Juniors/Seniors meeting IT Pathway components with an occupational focus in Computer & Mathematical or Architecture & Engineering

2017-2018 Juniors | Seniors

Lee County HS | Does not include future students from Wolfe & Owsley (TEKY Facility with Lee County ATC)

65

Lawrence County HS* 30

Pulaski County | Pulaski County HS* & Southwestern HS 79

Casey County HS * 33

Knox County | Knox Central HS* & Lynn Camp HS* 83

Middlesboro HS* 29

TOTAL 319

*Satellite Locations Source: U.S. Department of Labor Youth Career Connect Participant Tracking System Data


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E.1.d Description of Paths for Targeted Participants

Middle School Students: Fast forward 6 or 8 years from now, students entering into the TEKY program

will have already been exposed to 6 or 8 years of PLTW from the Launch and Gateway models, leading

into high school, from the 3 schools districts that feed into this regional hub. Middle school students

from the regional hub and the Satellite locations across the state will have the advantage of having

project-based learning from an early age, leading into high school.

High School Students: Juniors & Seniors that come to the TEKY facility, will be engaged with PLTW

Computer Science, Engineering, or one of the Hybrid Models within the Area Technology Center (ATC),

along with dual-credit courses from Hazard Community & Technical College. Before they enter into the

building, they will have already been introduced to two full years of project-based learning form PLTW

as freshmen and sophomores. Students in these particular pathways will gain expertise knowledge in

the IT industry, will participate in job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, work-based

learning, and employment opportunity before stepping foot onto a University of their choice to excel

with their pathway. More importantly, this will take place in one building, the TEKY facility. Along with

technical training, a corollary need has been identified, lack of “soft skills”. KET is one of the few

organizations with the capacity to serve at the statewide level via the power of public media and online

instruction. KET seeks to create a new online course that will serve as a companion to the sector-based

technical training required to earn and retain a job. The course delivery system will have a modern,

interactive interface that is mobile friendly, authentic workplace video, and it will build on the success of

Workplace Essential Skills and Fast Forward.

Adult Learners: Programs from Project TEKY will include User Experience, User Design, iOS, Android,

Agile Methodology, QA/Testing, and Deployment. These skills can lead to employment at Interapt for all

participants that complete the 30 week curriculum. In this model, we will teach and train people for the

latest technology skills needed by the business community not only in Kentucky and the region, but

around the world. This will happen in 4 stages: assessment, training, apprenticeship, and employment

opportunity. The idea student would be a candidate for coding, which would take place through the

assessment phase to determine which quadrant they would fall into, based on technology skills.

Training would take 9 weeks with built in progress checkpoints that looks at the academic behavior,

aptitude competency, and acumen of the student. After the participant completes training, they will

engage with a 12 week project-based apprenticeship in which they will exercise, observe, build, and

lead. Completion of the apprenticeship would lead into job opportunities with Interapt or with several

other web-based companies that participants could do from home. All training and education will be

transferable to many universities and job opportunities.

Long-Term Unemployed/Non-Traditional Learners: We will focus on more curriculums tangential to the

IT industry, including, but not limited to: Mobile, Cloud Computing & Infrastructure, Consumer

Experience, Product Innovation, UX & Social, Quality Engineering, Wearables & Internet of things,

Gaming, Digital Content, After Going Live, Big Data & High Performance, and Enterprise

Consumerization. Participants will be able to engage with training for multiple disciplines around

technology that relate back to the Technology Ecosystem.


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E.1.e Description of Participant Opportunity Acceleration via Program

The TEKY partners will collaborate to develop curriculum to define K-14 career pathway programs that

provide students with a sequenced pathway of integrated academic and career-based education and

training, aligned to current or emerging technology and regional economic needs.

Training, such as software coding, will be provided for the technology jobs needed today that blend

across nearly every industry in Kentucky, as well as a focus on the future technology jobs that are

emerging in areas of cloud computing, Internet of Things, or digital technologies. Soft skills will also be

incorporated into the programs to ensure students not only have the technical skills, but also have the

career-based education needed to be successful in the work environment.

E.1.f Description of Credit, Certificate, Credential, Apprenticeship, and Degree Participants Receive

The primary training for entry-level IT currently available through local community colleges and private

training providers focuses largely on hands-on career tracks, including end-user computer support,

network engineering, data-center support, and remote help-desk support. However, the TEKY initiative

will fill a gap by providing training and employment opportunities in state-of-the-art software

development and cloud services, which has the advantage of being able to be performed remotely. This

initiative will complement and enhance the existing IT curricula of the Kentucky Community and

Technical College System (KCTCS) along with HCTC in the region. As the initiative proceeds, KCTCS IT

programs will be both “on ramps” and “off ramps” for TEKY.

E.1.g Portable/Transferrable Credits, Certificates, Credentials, Apprenticeships, and/or Degrees via

Program

Dual Credit, curriculum alignment/development, access to post-secondary technical credits, mentoring,

and access to apprenticeships will help lead TEKY students and their communities help construct an IT

Pathway that will lead to work-based learning, training, and employment services. Project TEKY will

have Career Counselors in place to provide assistance and guidance for students to earn certifications

that will lead into more focus on occupations in Computer & Mathematical or Architecture &

Engineering. With Students and Adults both earning AWS micro-credentials and certifications from

other IT programs through Interapt and KCTCS, participants will be able to take their college credits to

any Kentucky College or University. This will allow more opportunities for advancement in degrees.

E.1.h Identification of Institutions to Offer Dual/Postsecondary Credit

Beattyville Location: The role of Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC), is to assist active

participants in providing training and access to college courses for credit. Within the TEKY Model, KCTCS

will ensure certifications and curriculum provided to the Lee County Area Technology Center and to the

High Schools of Wolfe, Lee, and Owsley County (Dual Credit, curriculum alignment/development, access

to post-secondary technical credits). HCTC will deliver high-quality, cost-effective customized training

and assessment services that are designed to improve the performance and efficiency of curriculum in-

line with the TEKY program (providing students/adults with the opportunity to access online credits and

shadowing opportunities). These courses will be corresponded via a post-secondary teacher on site/on

campus or through online courses that can be assessed at any time.

E.1.i Estimated Cost of Successful Program Completion per Student

As estimated cost of the program for participants annually is estimated for both students and adults

with the tables below. TEKY is a long-term vision and as such the career pathways will evolve as the

employer requirements and education pathways evolve. For example, it is estimated that in the future


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badges and micro-credentials may become industry recognized credentials qualifying students for

employment. Project TEKY will maximize dual-credit and strive to keep all costs down for adults.

Students that participate with Project Lead the Way will do so at “NO” cost in the TEKY facility. Future

students that complete any TEKY certifications, will be covered by the same tuition cost that current

students have now while taking KCTCS courses for college credit.

Cost per Participants

Projected Enrollment for IT Pathway Students Projected Outcomes per Year


Number of “new” participants to enroll in program | TEKY Facility & Satellite Locations

110 155 220 295 370

Total 1,150

Estimated cost of the program per participant annually

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Total Cost $0.00

Total cost to achieve micro-credits NA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Total Cost $0.00

Total cost to achieve full credit/credential – courses with Hazard Community & Technical College

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Total Cost $0.00

Projected Enrollment for IT Pathway Adults Projected Outcomes per Year


Number of “new” participants to enroll in program | TEKY Facility projections only

45 95 155 225 310

Total 830

Estimated cost of the program per participant annually

Estimated cost to range from

$1,000.00 to $3,000.00

Total cost to achieve micro-credits NA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Total Cost $0.00

Total cost to achieve full credit/credential – courses with Hazard Community & Technical College

Tuition Rates to vary per credit hour

See KCTCS Chart below


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KCTCS Tuition Rates (current rate)

In-State Students $156 KCTCS Out-Of-State On-Line Students $156

Out-of-State Reciprocity Students $156 Out-of-State Students: From Contiguous Counties* $312 Out-of-State Students: Other Out-of-State Students $546

Mandatory Fee** (all students): $8 per credit hour

E.1.j Hours of Facility Operation

TEKY will provide training and professional development for both high school students and adults.

Project TEKY will provide on-demand self-service, self-paced learning 24x7, offering both in person

classroom training in the TEKY Facility. The actual hours of operation for the TEKY Facility will be 7:00

am to 9:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Week Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

HOURS: 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 7-9 Closed Closed


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SECTION F – MARKETING PLAN

F.1 Marketing Plan Description / Financial Spending

The TEKY marketing plan is multi-faceted requiring reaching out to potential students, potential adults,

prospective employers, and investors.

Potential Students & Adults: The TEKY Governance team will need to market the program to potential

students including both high school and adult learners. The student marketing plan for TEKY will consist

of a combination of traditional and social media. We anticipate utilizing radio and television advertising,

billboards, and flyers/posters to promote interest in the program throughout the Eastern Kentucky

region. Additionally, we will use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn,

etc. to recruit interested individuals to the program. We will also work to promote an interest in coding

among primary and secondary students across the region to develop a “feeder system” for TEKY

programs. Finally, we will work with KET to develop short videos that spotlight careers in coding across

various industries in Kentucky.

Prospective Employers: Since the goal of this initiative is to develop a Technology Ecosystem in Eastern

Kentucky it is paramount that we also market potential employers both within Kentucky and across the

country. As the program develops and we produce graduates with the skills these employers seek we

will engage a marketing firm with experience marketing in the technology sector such as Porter Novelli

to promote Kentucky as a viable location with a trained labor force. We will also work with the Kentucky

Tourism cabinet to promote Kentucky as a destination for outdoor adventure in areas with a high

concentration of young, outdoor enthusiast tech entrepreneurs. We believe that once this target

market experiences what Kentucky has to offer both in recreation and in a skilled labor force they will be

interested in locating in the Commonwealth.

Investors: We anticipate that a subset of program participants will have ideas to develop new software

and seek to strike out on their own. These fledgling Kentucky companies will need support from TEKY

and the investment community to launch their endeavors. We will seek to develop relationships with

investors to assist these startups as they grow to be job producing, revenue generating, and tax paying

entities in the commonwealth.

Quarter Ending Expenditure Description Estimated Cost

June 30, 2017 Advertise for TEKY Training to start September 2017 $25,000.00

June 30, 2017 Advertise for TEKY Satellite High School Locations $3,000.00

September 30, 2017 Promotions for Project TEKY / Regional / Satellite Locations $9,000.00

December 31, 2017 Advertise for TEKY Training to start new cycle January 2018 $25,000.00

March 31, 2018 Advertise for TEKY Training to start new cycle May 2018 $25,000.00

March 31, 2018 Advertise for TEKY Facility / Regional Impact with Adults $35,000.00

June 30, 2018 Advertise for TEKY Satellite High School Locations Fall 2018 $3,000.00

June 30, 2018 Advertise for TEKY Training to start new cycle August 2018 $25,000.00

June 30, 2018 Advertise for TEKY facility / State-wide $35,000.00

TOTAL $185,000.00


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F.2 Career Promotion Plan for Secondary Students Through the TEKY public/private partnership, KEDC will work with the TEKY Facility in Beattyville in correlation with students from Lee, Wolfe, and Owsley County School Districts in providing at least one Career Counselor that will work directly with Juniors & Seniors daily. Following is a job description as it relates to the U.S. Department of Labor Youth Career Connect Program, currently in Lee County HS, Lawrence County HS, Pulaski County HS, Southwestern HS, Casey Co HS, Knox Central HS, Lynn Camp HS, and Middlesboro HS. The Career Counselors will work directly with those students involved with PROJECT TEKY, promoting an IT pathway with a K-12 model. Duties: The Career Counselor for the TEKY Program will provide support the TEKY facility with activities and services that relate to the Kentucky Work Ready Skills Program and the Youth Career Connect Program with the U.S. Department of Labor. These include: arranging an observation schedule with the schools principals and teachers, attend all Advisory Council meetings, attend individual schools site based council meetings or professional learning committees, data collection, assist in professional development opportunities as needed, and recruit new employers to serve in the Program pathways (emphasis in Health Care, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industry). The Career Counselor will be available to help facilitate implementation of the project, development of the project goals and objectives, will cultivate (job placements, mentoring, and shadowing activities), facilitate college credit course(s); help students establish career pathways, and review high school program of studies for all participating students. He/she will also help keep the TEKY Program informed with weekly/monthly updates through social media and school newsletters. The TEKY Career Counselor will oversee Individualized Career/Academic Counseling and leadership development through Leadership Student Groups, and the Mentorship Program. Other Job Responsibilities: With the help of our KEDC Network and Partners, the Career Counselors will incorporate activities that will develop competencies in academic areas, social skills, and behaviors demanded by the high-growth H-1B industries. Building a strong partnership community with employers and is a must with this position. Assisting students with their Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) will be needed throughout the course of the TEKY Program along with students with special needs. Other responsibilities include:

Help Identify work-based learning experiences Meet with each student once per quarter and provide one service event per quarter Placement into a Mentorship program Placement into an Internship with employers Assistance with FAFSA Career Goals Assist with measures with KOSSA Assist with Courses Resume preparation Work Readiness Skills Identify a good fit based on academic progress Assistance with obtaining employment Provide guidance for Career Fairs and Parent Sessions

Qualifications: The TEKY Career Counselor will need a Kentucky Teaching certificate with an administrative certificate preferred at the secondary level; CTE background preferred but not required; prior experience in coordination of building level projects.


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Career and Academic Counseling (more background information) College and career guidance and counseling programs aspire to help students make better informed educational and career choices. Among other things, programs offer information on high school course offerings, career options, the types of academic and occupational training needed to succeed in the workplace, and post-secondary opportunities that are associated with a field of interest. Programs often provide teachers, administrators, and parents with information they can use to support students' career exploration and post-secondary educational opportunities. Participants will receive services at the American Counselors Association suggested rate of 250 to 1. Additional career counselors and program partners for targeted students will reduce the rate to 75 to 1 within the academy and provide additional assistance in mentoring/shadowing. These activities will be integrated into career guidance and counseling programs in ACHIEVE schools with the guidance and assistance from our program partners. The following points reflect guidance tasks:

advising students and parents on high school programs and academic curriculum, preparing them for college application and admission;

arranging dual/concurrent enrollment and Advanced Placement credits to prepare students for the rigor of post-secondary education and post-program career placement opportunities;

planning and preparation for college admissions tests to utilize appropriate assessment tools, SAT and ACT to develop specific educational goals, including relevant benchmarks;

Informing students about post-secondary financing that can be used to support advanced education and training. Providing assistance in continuing education, including post-secondary educational placement, continued occupational skills training, or Registered Apprenticeships through assistance with activities like completing college applications and financial aid forms, such as the FAFSA, or college and training program tours;

Developing career portfolios (Individual Development Plan (IDP), which include test and grades results, examples of student work, specific career goals, degree/certificate attainment goals, work experience plans, and training needs that correlate to the participant’s academic schedule; and resumes and cover letters to prospective employers. These plans will be created in the 8th grade and be reviewed twice each year during high school. The plan will be updated at the 10th and 11th grade to provide an opportunity for students to grow and to experience on the job shadowing/mentor to choose a career;

arranging job shadowing, work placements, and community-based learning programs to allow students to directly experience workplace situations;

sponsoring workshops, classes, focus groups, and special presentations that focus on job skills and personal development;

Providing specialized counseling and intervention services to provide students with individualized attention.

Counselors will provide responsive services to address immediate concerns of students. They will develop prevention and intervention services which will include topics such as: relationships, abuse, grief/loss/death, substance abuse, family problems, coping skills, truancy and dropout prevention. Students will be able to schedule sessions with the appropriate counselor for consultation and possible referral to other services. Counselors will meet with classes quarterly to become familiar with issues experienced within the classrooms. Additional 1 to 1 meetings will occur with students to encourage participation and retention of low-income and underrepresented students within a career cluster.


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F.3 Plan to Promote Student Engagement via Student Organization & Extra-curricular Activities

Our current partnerships have mobilized to support this Technology Ecosystem. The TEKY partners will

improve student engagement in school, see the pathways as a way to help to strengthen relationships

among business leaders, educators, and civic leaders, expand their pipeline of qualified worker and a

means to develop new partnerships with local employers. As current partners begin to become involved

in the curriculum development process as an opportunity to provide community services, they will have

a better understanding of the commitment of school staff in providing a pool of skilled and motivated

potential future employees. As they begin to see developmental opportunities for a current workforce,

these concepts and collaboration with high school staff can be shared at local business meetings, Rotary

meetings and Chamber of Commerce to recruit other partners to join our endeavor.

Employer engagement in development and sustainability of a technology-focused curriculum and

incorporate student program activities can strengthen the efforts of educators to help students attain

secondary credentials, transition to postsecondary programs, and achieve credentials. Whether

employer contributions result in the development of workplace relevant curriculum, career awareness

activities, work-based learning opportunities, or in-kind support for equipment and other resources,

employer and student engagement is essential for the TEKY program. Employers can help ensure

programs are responsive to the needs of local industry, while providing students the relevant workplace

context and foundational skills they must master to succeed along a career pathway. Teachers are well

positioned to work with employers due to daily interface with students and collaboratively working

toward the goal of translating workplace skills into learning objectives that can be taught within a career

pathways context. This particular Technology Ecosystem links a high school to its community and

involves members of the business, higher education, and civic communities in employer engagement

and program participant immersion. This engagement ensures that career themes fit the local economy

need. Engaging professionals from the targeted areas of Technology, Health Field, IT Business, and

Management Systems Analyst allows for involvement of volunteer activities. Representatives of

employers, higher education, and the community will help to guide the Project TEKY’s curriculum and

provide speakers, field trip sites, job-shadowing opportunities, mentors, student internships, community

service opportunities, college tours, and teacher externships. The program of choice will be based upon

individual needs of each students Individual Learning Plan (ILP) so that skilled workers are available to

the local economy. Partners were carefully chosen to create a mutual respect between the identities

and to coordinate services between the entities. Partners have agreed the activities are coordinated

with school-based activities in an attempt to show students the why of what they are learning. In

meeting with potential partners, one of the first items to was to develop a document to help train and

prepare worksite supervisors to integrate participants for work-based learning activities. This document

contains many of the items necessary for a successful program including: training and mentoring of

supervisors for the participants; determining career connected activities that reinforce academic goals;

intern recruiting, matching, training and orientation; evaluating participant growth; and identifying

areas for improvement. (This document can be found in other attachments section) The document also

includes strategies for developing an industry-related, employer-based mentoring, job shadowing, and

apprentice programs including student evaluation.

Career Counselors will also work with students in PROJECT TEKY with the Kentucky Occupational Skills

Standards Assessment (KOSSA) as it relates to being career ready and meeting IT pathways that align

with CTE pathways.


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Work-Based Learning and Exposure to the World of Work Work-Based Learning (WBL) activities are part of a structured system, open to all Juniors & Seniors. The

activities allow students to apply classroom theories and explore career options at the work site, as well

as connect classroom learning to work. Work-based learning will be offered as a credit through; 1)

Experienced-based Career Education (EBCE) classes (formal arrangement between your school and an

employer), 2) an academic internship program (payment will be determined by the employer; students

who want real-world experience to supplement classroom learning, to learn about an occupation), 3) an

Apprenticeship, or 4) Job shadowing (allows students to follow an employee on the job to experience

real, day-to-day work in a specific occupation or industry). Each of these work-based learning

opportunities will be available for credit. On the first day of class students will take a career interest

inventory to see what occupations are available for their skill set. After completing the assessment, an

Individual Learning Plan is revisited and implemented. The ILP contains the following information:

exploring careers that match students' skills and interests, creating education plans, creating and

maintaining resumes, tracking community service, work experience, extra-curricular activities, exploring

colleges and other opportunities through web searches, and financial planning for post-secondary

education. While on a worksite, students will be required to keep an online journal and employers will

be required to fill out a worksite evaluation, providing opportunities for integrating work experience

into the academic and career-focused curriculum. The TEKY Career Counselor will visit the students

twice while on-site to evaluate progress and to discuss what students are learning in their academic and

technical skills courses with the employers. Work site supervisors will assist in implementing these skills

into the work setting. Staff will guarantee the integrated academic and career-focused curriculum will

relate to the work experience opportunities of program participants during the career placement with

local employers. Students will engage with community service learning opportunities that promote

understanding of the business and work environment and teach employability skills. Activities that

integrate academic skills learned in the classroom with skills learned on the job provide the bridge for

transitioning from school to work and/or post-secondary education. By integrating job instruction and

career exploration with a program of study based on high academics and skill standards, the following

School Based Activities are vital components. These include: entrepreneurship projects, school based

enterprises, teaching employability skills, assisting students with job placements, and clinical

experiences. Students will choose one of the School Based Activities and spend a minimum of 20

classroom hours involved in a service learning project that will support them in developing

competencies needed work in the desired H-1B career cluster. Students must maintain complete and

accurate records as well as manage materials needed to produce a product or service. The students will

plan, implement, conduct, and evaluate the operation of the H-1B business, including the integration of

vocational skills. Staff will be trained by the PLTW partners and INTERAPT & Amazon consultants to

validate connections between the service activity and the course content. It involves reciprocity

between course content and community that will result in students' increased awareness and

engagement. It involves structured student reflection on the service experience and its relation to

course goals and how to include the collaboration with an appropriate community partner.


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SECTION G – OPERATIONAL FINANCES & SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

G.1 Five-Year Operational Financial Plan

Expense Category


Staffing -Interapt/AWS

$60,000.00 $122,000.00 $122,000.00 $154,000.00 $154,000.00

Staffing - HCTC

$23,000.00 $26,000.00 $46,000.00 $49,000.00 $55,000.00

Paid Internships

$15,000.00 $15,000.00 $20,000.00 $25,000.00 $30,000.00

Operations $8,500.00 $8,700.00 $9,200.00 $9,300.00 $9,500.00

TEKY Career Counselor

$30,000.00 $31,500.00 $32,000.00 $32,600.00 $33,200.00

PLTW Fees $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Supplies $7,200.00 $7,300.00 $7,500.00 $7,600.00 $7,700.00

TOTAL EXPENSES

$146,700.00 $213,500.00 $239,700.00 $280,500.00 $292,400.00

All expenses correlate with the growth of the project and project numbers from the Performance Matrix on pages 56 and 57, in Reporting Criteria.

Source of Revenue


*Adult Participants / TEKY Fees

$135,000.00 $285,000.00 $465,000.00 $675,000.00 $930,000.00

HCTC Fees $2,250.00 $4,750.00 $7,750.00 $11,250.00 $17,050.00

TOTAL REVENUE $137,250.00 $289,750.00 $472,750.00 $686,250.00 $947,050.00

*See Source of Revenue [Adults] on Page 41. HCTC Fees to help support any additional staff/resources per adult participant.

Leveraging Resources (Future Planning) – Several resources have been identified to support the

initiatives of this program. KEDC, Interapt, Amazon Web Services, Lee County Area Technology Center,

Lee County Schools, HCTC, and Project Lead the Way will provide training locations to the teachers,

students, and adults that will participate in Project TEKY and allow access to technology, facilities, and

advising center services. The TEKY facility will also provide meeting spaces, materials, computer centers

to use after hours, and resources to have the opportunity to participate in any professional

development and/or training opportunities that KEDC, Interapt, Amazon Web Services and other TEKY

partners may need. Working with Project TEKY, Interapt will be donating time, resources, and personnel

for both phases and beyond. Cost sharing amounts have been calculated and future resources will be

determined with other potential employers that seek to venture into Project TEKY. KEDC will also

partner with local businesses and companies within the surrounding communities and align resources to

help students and adults reach their educational goals.


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Source of Revenue (*Adult Participants)

Source of Funding Projected Enrollment for IT Pathway – Adults Only

Projected Outcomes per Year / Funding



45 95 155 225 310

Total 830

Funding from projected number of adult participants per year

$45,000 to

$135,000

$95,000 to

$285,000

$155,000 to

$465,000

$225,000 to

$675,000

$310,000 to

$930,000

Estimated cost of the program per participant annually / Adults Only

Estimated cost to range from

$1,000 to $3,000

DETAILED SUSTAINABILITY PLAN |PROJECT TEKY

Workforce Training / Education Funding | YEAR 1

PLTW Technology Resources for Launch, Gateway, Computer Science & Engineering Pathways Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley County Schools (K-12 component to feed into the TEKY Program) / Satellite Locations Setup

PLTW Training for teachers from Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley for TEKY facility.

PLTW Training for teachers (K-12) from Lawrence, Pulaski, Casey, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools.

PLTW Technology Resources Hybrid Pathways for Lee County ATC


Year 1 Funding with projected number adult participants (See Chart Above)

KY WRSI FUNDS

Long Distance Labs to work with the Satellite High Schools in Kentucky / Provided by INTERAPT / $0 cost for Project TEKY

Expenses to be paid with approved invoices and contracts (KEDC Board Approved) that correlate with level of project(s) completed

INTERAPT/AWS TEKY Training with prospective students and adults – certifications / micro-credits

TEKY Training includes the following IT industry, but not limited to: Mobile, Cloud Computing & Infrastructure, Consumer Experience, Product Innovation, UX & Social, Quality Engineering, Wearables & Internet of things, Gaming, Digital Content, After Going Live, Big Data & High Performance, and Enterprise Consumerization. Participants will be able to engage with training for multiple disciplines around technology that relate back to the Technology Ecosystem.

AWS Educate / Amazon accelerate cloud-related learning systems. Estimate contribution per participant $650 / Actual cost per participant $0

Participant Payment for adults

$0 Cost for Students (State & YCC Funding / Juniors & Seniors)


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HCTC will deliver high-quality, cost-effective customized training and assessment services that are designed to improve the performance and efficiency of curriculum in-line with the TEKY program (providing students/adults with the opportunity to access online credits and shadowing opportunities). HCTC Workforce Solutions staff will work with KEDC and its partners to help design training programs to meet the specific needs of the TEKY program.

PLTW Training with students (K-12) from Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley [including Satellite Locations] / Observations with PLTW UK staff


$0 Cost for Students (K-12)

Workforce Training / Education Funding | YEARS 2,3,4,5 & Beyond

INTERAPT/AWS TEKY Training with prospective students and adults – certifications / micro-credits

TEKY Training includes the following IT industry, but not limited to: Mobile, Cloud Computing & Infrastructure, Consumer Experience, Product Innovation, UX & Social, Quality Engineering, Wearables & Internet of things, Gaming, Digital Content, After Going Live, Big Data & High Performance, and Enterprise Consumerization. Participants will be able to engage with training for multiple disciplines around technology that relate back to the Technology Ecosystem

HCTC will deliver high-quality, cost-effective customized training and assessment services that are designed to improve the performance and efficiency of curriculum in-line with the TEKY program (providing students/adults with the opportunity to access online credits and shadowing opportunities). HCTC Workforce Solutions staff will work with KEDC and its partners to help design training programs to meet the specific needs of the TEKY program.

Years 2,3,4,5 Funding with projected number of adult participants (See Chart Above)

Long Distance Labs to work with the Satellite High Schools in Kentucky / Provided by Interapt / $0 cost for Project TEKY

AWS Educate / Amazon accelerate cloud-related learning systems. Estimate contribution per participant $650 / Actual cost per participant $0

Participant Payment for adults

$0 Cost for Students (State & YCC Funding / Juniors & Seniors)

PLTW Training with students (K-12) from Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley [including Satellite Locations] / Observations with PLTW UK staff

PLTW Training for teachers (K-12) from Lawrence, Pulaski, Casey, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools.


$0 Cost for Students (K-12)


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G.2 Recruiting Plan for Credentialed Teachers & Adjunct Faculty

The TEKY Project will reach out to potential students and adults, prospective teachers, and adjunct

faculty.

Potential Students: The TEKY governance team will need to market the program to potential students

including both high school and adult learners. The student marketing plan for TEKY will consist of a

combination of traditional and social media. We anticipate utilizing radio and television advertising,

billboards, and flyers/posters to promote interest in the program throughout the Eastern Kentucky

region. Additionally, we will use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn,

etc. to recruit interested individuals to the program. We will also work to promote an interest in coding

among primary and secondary students across the region (Satellite Locations) to develop a “feeder

system” for TEKY programs. Finally, we will work with KET to develop short videos that spotlight careers

in coding across various industries in Kentucky.

Prospective Teachers: Since the goal of this initiative is to develop a Technology Ecosystem in Eastern

Kentucky it is paramount that we also recruit potential teachers with the certification and backgrounds

to teach Project Lead the Way. As the program develops and we produce PLTW teachers with the skills

to engage students with project-based learning, employers will seek participants within the technology

sectors of IT, Computer Science, and Engineering. This will promote Kentucky as a viable location with a

trained labor force. We will also work with the Kentucky Tourism cabinet to promote Kentucky as a

destination for outdoor adventure in areas with a high concentration of young, outdoor enthusiast tech

entrepreneurs. We believe that once this target market experiences what Kentucky has to offer both in

recreation and in a skilled labor force they will be interested in locating in the Commonwealth.

Adjunct Faculty: We anticipate that a subset of program participants will seek dual-credit or online

courses to pursue an Associates or Bachelor’s degree. The role of Hazard Community & Technical

College (HCTC), is to assist active participants in providing training and access to college courses for

credit. Within the TEKY Model, other Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)

locations will ensure certifications and curriculum provided to the Lee County Area Technology Center

and to the High Schools of Wolfe, Lee, and Owsley County. This will also include the Satellite Locations

of Lawrence County HS, Pulaski County HS, Southwestern HS, Casey County HS, Lynn Camp HS, Knox

Central HS, and Middlesboro HS (Dual Credit, curriculum alignment/development, access to post-

secondary technical credits). HCTC Faculty will deliver high-quality, cost-effective customized training

and assessment services that are designed to improve the performance and efficiency of curriculum in-

line with the TEKY program (providing students/adults with the opportunity to access online credits and

shadowing opportunities). When possible adjunct faculty will be hired and obtained on site to provide

face-to-face courses with participants. HCTC Workforce Solutions staff will work with KEDC and its

partners to help design training programs to meet the specific needs of the TEKY program. In addition,

HCTC and KCTCS will offer open enrollment classes for topics that will relate to the Technology

Ecosystem to help individuals and companies meet their workforce training goals. HCTC will work with

INTERAPT to expand its training in coding and student/adult connections to help replicate the Eastern

Kentucky Hub that is currently in place on the Mayo Campus at Big Sandy Community & Technical

College.


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G.3 Responsibility for Project Facility Maintenance

Together the applicants have the capacity to construct and operate this facility designed to train high

school students and adults to achieve the certifications sought by employers. While the Lee County

Board of Education will own and operate the building and existing ATC programming, a TEKY

Governance Board will be tasked with the oversight of the new web based application development

initiatives that emerge as a result of this grant. Comprised of both private employers and public

partners this new board will ensure that the technology curriculum is both educationally rigorous and

relevant to the needs of the needs of the business community. The Lee County Board of Education will

be the public-sector partner that will own the building(s) and equipment that are paid for by the KY

WRSI Grant. Both the Lee County Board of Education and the Lee County Area Technology Center will

be responsible for the maintenance for the facilities.

G.4 Project Timeline

Project TEKY Timeline

PHASE 1

Target Date Description Organization Responsible

May 2017

June 2017

Phase 1

Inform partners of KY WRSI Grant Award. Advertise for TEKY; establish linkage with contractors. MOU’s with all public and private sectors. Advisory Council meeting with all partners. Minutes to be logged in by Project Director.

Superintendents, Principals, elected officials, business owners/representatives, and KEDC representatives to form a TEKY Governance Committee

Finalize PLTW Teacher selection for summer training at the University of Kentucky

KEDC, Lee County Schools, Lee County ATC, Wolfe County Schools, Owsley County Schools, Interapt, Amazon Web Services, Project Lead the Way, Hazard Community & Technical College, KPC, Satellite Location High Schools, and KET.

June 2017

Phase 1

Contract with Architect Firm / communicate with the Kentucky Department of Education (District Facilities Branch in the Division of District Support), to review possible construction projects for Project TEKY

Begin Phase 1 of planning/blueprints for TEKY– Architecture, Engineering, and Interior design.

Permits to be processed/ Drawings

TEKY Governance Committee

Interapt / Lee County ATC

KPC Vendors

Architect Firm

June 2017

July 2017

Phase 1

Land/Site selection finalized for TEKY facility

Continue Phase 1

Advertise for TEKY Training to start September 2017


Lee County Schools / Interapt / KEDC

Architect Firm


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June 2017

July 2017

Phase 1

PLTW Training for teachers from Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools. / Computer Science K-12 Pathway [IT/Business Services]

Project Lead the Way @ UK

August 2017

Phase 1

PLTW Launch, Gateway, Computer Science & Engineering Pathways to begin at Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley County Schools (K-12 component to feed into the TEKY facility & Satellite Locations)

PLTW Hybrid Pathways for Lee County ATC



KEDC / KET


Lee County ATC

Lee, Wolfe, Owsley County Schools & Satellite Locations

August 2017

September 2017

Phase 1

Interapt/AWS TEKY Training with prospective students and adults – location TBA

Monthly TEKY Governance Committee meeting: updates with budget, updates on geotechnical engineering, survey, and permitting, utility fees. Updates with Architect Firm on blueprints/designs

KET updates with Work Ready Fast Forward

Architect Firm

Lee County Schools / HCTC

KEDC / KET / KPC Vendors


Amazon Web Services

October 2017

Phase 1

Interapt/AWS TEKY Training with prospective students and adults

Monthly TEKY Governance Committee meeting: updates with budget, updates on geotechnical engineering, survey, and permitting, utility fees. Updates with Architect Firm with blueprints/designs

KEDC / KPC Vendors

Lee County ATC


Architect Firm

Amazon Web Services

Interapt

HCTC


November 2017

Phase 1

Conclude with Phase 1 of planning

Begin Construction Phase 2 for TEKY

Break ground on the TEKY



KPC Vendors

KEDC Technology

Architect Firm

Interapt


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Monthly TEKY Governance Committee meeting: updates with budget, updates on geotechnical engineering, surveys, and permitting, utility fees, inspections during construction. Updates with Architect Firm on blueprints/designs/construction

Amazon Web Services

HCTC

PHASE 2

Target Date Description Organization Responsible

December 2017

January 2018

February 2018

Phase 2



Monthly TEKY Governance Committee meeting: updates with budget, utility fees, inspections during construction. Updates with Architect Firm with blueprints/designs/construction

Advertise for TEKY Program


KPC Vendors

KEDC Technology

Architect Firm

Interapt

Amazon Web Services

HCTC

March 2018

April 2018

May 2018

June 2018

Phase 2



Monthly TEKY Governance Committee meeting: updates with budget, utility fees, inspections during construction. Updates with Architect Firm on blueprints/designs/construction

PLTW Training for teachers from Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools. / Computer Science K-12 Pathway [IT/Business Services]






Interapt

Amazon Web Services

HCTC

KEDC

KET

Lee County ATC



June 2018

July 2018

Phase 2

Finish Construction Phase 2 for TEKY facility

Continue TEKY Training with prospective students and adults / Move to new location


Interapt


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Monthly TEKY Governance Committee meeting: updates with budget, utility fees, and final inspection conducted.

Finalize payments for construction Architect Firm

Advertise for TEKY Program / State-wide

Amazon Web Services

HCTC

KEDC

July 2018

Phase 2

Officially Open the TEKY facility

Advertise for Project TEKY







Interapt

Amazon Web Services

HCTC

KEDC

KET


Lee County ATC


August 2018

Phase 2



PLTW Launch, Gateway, Computer Science & Engineering Pathways to continue at Lee, Wolfe, Owsley, Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox, and Middlesboro Schools (K-12 component to feed into the TEKY facility & Satellite Locations)



Lee County ATC


August 2018

September 2018

October 2018

November 2018

December 2018

Phase 2



PLTW Training with students (K-12) from Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley / Observations with PLTW UK staff


PLTW Computer Science / Engineering


Interapt

Amazon Web Services

HCTC

KEDC

KET



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Lee County ATC


January 2019

February 2019

March 2019

April 2019

May 2019

Phase 2

Continue Interapt/AWS TEKY Training with prospective students and adults


PLTW Training for teachers (K-12) from Lee, Wolfe, & Owsley / Training @ PLTW UK






Interapt

Amazon Web Services

HCTC

KEDC

KET


Lee County ATC


May 2019 and Beyond

Continue to build more partnerships with Employers to assist with the Technology Ecosystem

G.5 Demonstrated Experience/Success for Training, Upkeep and Construction

The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC), Lee County Schools, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Interapt, and the Hazard Community & Technical College, are uniquely qualified to fulfill the vision of developing a Technology Ecosystem in Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Educational Development Corporation KEDC is the oldest and largest educational cooperative in Kentucky and has been providing instructional support, technology support and installation, and procurement services to districts across the commonwealth for over 50 years. With more than 67 public school members, KEDC has long been a trusted partner of public education providing teacher training for member districts, supporting the initiatives of the Kentucky Department of Education, and securing numerous local, state and federal grants in support of Kentucky’s public schools. Through its technology services division KEDC has engineered and installed voice, video, and data networks in districts across the state. While KEDC’s business services division provides bidding services in categories ranging from furniture and commodities to energy savings and roofing for 172 of Kentucky’s 174 public schools under the auspices of KPC. Additionally, KPC provides architectural support upon request through its facilities support program.


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Lee County Schools The Lee County School District is located in the scenic Eastern Kentucky foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, 25 miles southeast of Natural Bridge State Park. The district has consistently emphasized academic quality. In addition, the district is committed to providing 21st Century Learning instructional materials and equipment to staff and students and all schools in the district are accredited through AdvancED SACS/CASI (for more information go to http://www.sacscasi.org). Lee County has worked with Project Lead the Way as a pilot district for their new Computer Science pathway. Additionally, Lee County has experience with teaching students to code through a partnership with the Microsoft Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) program. TEALS helps high schools build sustainable computer science programs by pairing trained computer science professionals – from across the tech industry – with classroom teachers to team-teach computer science in high schools throughout the US. Recently, Lee County announced an initiative with Hazard Community and Technical College to offer evening adult classes at the Lee County facilities. Finally, Lee County houses the Area Technology Center that serves Lee, Owsley, and Wolfe counties and is experienced in coordinating inner-district programming. Interapt Founded in Kentucky, Interapt develops enterprise mobile applications for smartphones, tablets, Google Glass, wearables, and other connected devices built on the AWS platform. Interapt’s Kentucky based workforce focuses on implementing new technologies in the workplace, enriching customer and employee engagement, solving operational challenges, and securing new opportunities. Interapt has partnered with companies from the Fortune 500 through small- & mid-sized businesses in Healthcare, Media, Fast Food, Insurance, Utilities and Government. In an effort to give back to Kentucky, Interapt partnered with Big Sandy Community and Technical College to develop a training program to teach displace coal miners to write computer code. This effort has led Interapt to work closely with the Kentucky Community and Technical College system to revamp the computer science curriculum to better meet the application development needs of employers who are migrating to the cloud.

http://www.sacscasi.org/


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Amazon Web Services AWS is one of the leading providers of cloud services in the world. Gartner research has placed AWS in the leader’s quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service - Worldwide, Operational Database Management Systems, and Public Cloud Storage Services – Worldwide. AWS products include computing, storage & content delivery, databases, analytics, internet of things, mobile services, security & identity management, application services, and game development. Through programs such as AWS Educate Amazon seeks to an academic gateway for the next generation of IT and cloud professionals by accelerating cloud-related learning endeavors. Amazon also offers in demand certifications around the AWS platform in the areas of architecture, development, and operations as outlined in the image below.

PROJECT TEKY Together the applicants have the capacity to construct and operate this new facility designed to train high school students and adults to achieve the certifications sought by employers. While the Lee County Board of Education will own and operate the building and existing ATC programming, we propose a TEKY Governance Board that will be tasked with the oversight of the new web based application development initiatives that emerge as a result of this grant. Comprised of both private employers and public partners this new board will ensure that the technology curriculum is both educationally rigorous and relevant to the needs of the needs of the business community.


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SECTION H – PROPOSED FACILITIES STUDY

H.1 Construction vs. Renovation of Facilities Our plan is to look at existing developments to partially renovate and build additional space onto. Since this effort is a regional one, the location must be strategic with the right partners. We have found two existing buildings in Lee County that will be utilized for some short term training, while renovation and construction take place to build the type of technology infrastructure required. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality Labs (VR) will built from the ground up into the additional space, rather than retrofitting existing structures. This additional facility will complement existing education and workforce development facilities. If awarded, we will make this assessment of retool vs. build as part of the planning phase deliverables.

Interapt has been working with SOAR, EKCEP, and ARC on a 10 year plan for the Commonwealth of Kentucky to build, train, and sustain a technology workforce and ecosystem in Eastern Kentucky. We have currently executed that plan and built a short-term facility at Big Sandy Technical and Community College (Image below). We were able to retool the facility with the help of Big Sandy Technical and Community College. List of Educational Institutions participating in the project (50 mile radius) Lee, Wolfe, and Owsley County High Schools will have students that will participate in Project TEKY through live instruction and training. All three school districts will also implement the K-12 model of Project Lead the Way (Computer Science) to correlate into the IT Pathway. List of Educational Institutions participating in the project (50+ mile radius) [Satellite Locations] Lawrence County HS, Casey County HS, Pulaski County HS, Southwestern HS, Lynn Camp HS, Knox Central HS, and Middlesboro HS will also be participating in the IT Pathway/certification with Interapt instructors though technology use of Long Distance Labs, along with AWS Educate. This will come at no cost to the high schools nor to Project TEKY. Students will be engaged with the same live instruction and trainings through this technology platform. Hazard Community & Technical College is also located 56 miles from Lee County and will provide dual-credit opportunities and post-secondary assistance.


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Draft Floor plans | TEKY Facility

In this plan, we have been in communication with Marcus Highland, a licensed architect project manager from the Kentucky Department of Education (District Facilities Branch in the Division of District Support), to review possible construction projects for Project TEKY. Upon award of a KY WRSI Grant, KEDC and Lee County Schools will submit proposals that meet the statues and regulations to begin the planning


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and construction process. We have started to lay out some conceptual ideas of what the TEKY Facility should entail. We will make more detailed findings during the planning phase of the project.

The Lee County Area Technology Center and the Lee County Board of Education are two possible current facilities that would meet the proposal of additional space with construction and some renovation. Each location will be assessed further to determine the best cost and overall square footage. It has been estimated that 10,080 square feet of space will be required for classrooms, office space, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs, Virtual Reality Labs (VR), and Long Distance Labs to work with the Satellite High Schools in Kentucky. Both locations are in Beattyville, Kentucky and are within 0.6 miles of each other.

H.2 Cost per Square Foot (Construction/Renovation)

COST PER SQUARE FOOT

CLASSIFICATION PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT

RENOVATION ESTIMATED AT $145.00

CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATED AT $248.00

THE NEW ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR PROJECT TEKY WILL REQUIRE SOME RENOVATIONS INTO EXISTING FACILITIES IN ORDER

TO BEGIN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE EXPANSION PHASE OF THE PROGRAM.


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SECTION I – REPORTING CRITERIA

I.1 Reporting Criteria KEDC will develop data tools, assist in the collection of data, and provide ongoing evaluative data that will allow for real-time opportunities to modify or correct problematic implementation strategies. These activities will allow for validation of successful project components. Data will be collected and reported on a quarterly basis to meet the provision of the Kentucky Work Ready Skills Program in reporting guidelines. Information will be stored in accordance with Kentucky’s Personally Identifiable Information policies and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Data to be collected: Formative reports will be developed monthly and on a summative basis quarterly, allowing for timely reviews of progress and continuous monitoring. These reports will consist of quantitative and qualitative data such as; numbers enrolled, number of participants in mentoring/shadowing settings, number of formal internships/apprenticeships, number enrolled in post-secondary dual credit courses, degrees granted, completion percentage, number of active employers, job placement, total number of juniors and seniors in the project, number of participating low-income students and other vulnerable youth facing barriers, graduation rate, number obtaining industrial certifications, survey data, summative data from professional development evaluations, financial data, and implementation status reports. Some data such as; ACT numbers, Graduation Rates, and retention rates will be collected annually. Formative data will be shared quarterly with the Management Team. Annual summative reports and Annual performance reports will be submitted by required dates to KEDC for review. Analysis and Reporting: An ongoing utilization-focused evaluation (Patton, 2002) will provide the Management Team and key personnel with information they need in an ongoing, timely manner enabling them to make real-time decisions about the grant-related activities. This formative evaluation approach provides users with summary data on implementation fidelity and preliminary outcomes so that mid-course revisions can be made. Specifically, the evaluators will review meeting minutes, PD training evaluations, graduation rates, achievement scores, agendas and sign-in sheets for training, logs of mentoring activities. The evaluation team will conduct Web conference or face-to-face conferences quarterly and on a need basis with the Management Team to monitor progress and denote successes for future sustainability and replication. Project TEKY evaluators will use variance (ANOVA) statistical analysis to evaluate progress toward key goals. At each meeting, qualitative and quantitative data will be presented and discussed. Recommended intervention strategies for each component will be made. Recognizing that open-ended project evaluation, ongoing monitoring, and the sustainability of any project, is a key component to success. In the addition to the project evaluator staff, the TEKY project will devote time of the staff towards collecting and maintaining evaluative data. The following metrics will be used to evaluate the project and for our Data Collection Plan to be implemented: Enrollment Data; Completion Percentage; Continued Enrollment Data; Credentials & Degrees Granted; Juniors/Seniors Receiving Postsecondary Credit/Credentials/Certifications; Job Placement Data; Job Retention at 6 Months; and Skills Assessment Scores of Training Participants


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Types of Data to be collected / Students and Adults

Data collection timeline Methods used to collect and Instruments

Number of participants to enroll in program

Baseline Fall of Year 1 and Ongoing on monthly basis

Quantitative count each month by Career Counselor at each school

Number of participants in formal (mentoring/ shadowing)

Fall of Year 1 and Ongoing on monthly basis


Number of participants in formal (internship/ apprenticeship)


Quantitative count each month by Career Counselors at each school

Avg. number of post-secondary credits each participates will attain during program



Degrees Granted Fall of Year 1 and Ongoing on monthly basis


Job Placement; every 6 months Spring of Year 1 baseline data Compare data Fall of Year 2 -ongoing

Kentucky Career Center; Individual Employment Plans; Data collected from TEKY Staff

Number of participants obtaining industrial certifications

Spring of Year 1 baseline data Compare data Fall of Year 2 -ongoing

Quantitative count each year by Career Counselor at each school

Total number of Juniors and Seniors in the project


Quantitative count each semester by Career Counselor at each school

Avg. retention % rate per yr. per participant

Spring of Year 1 baseline data Compare data Fall of Year 2 -ongoing

Quantitative count each year by Career Counselor at each school

Number of obtained Industrial certifications/yr. for cohort (KOSSA, KYOTE, Microsoft, etc.)

Quarterly beginning Year 1 Quantitative count each semester by Career Counselor at each school

% of cohort students taking the ACT each year

June Year 2 and each June of the project year

Quantitative information extracted from Kentucky School Report Card each year by Career Counselor at each school

Graduation rate of cohort participants

June of Year 2 and each June of the project

Quantitative information extracted from Kentucky School Report Card each year by Career Counselor at each school

Number of active employers/partners


Quantitative count each year by Career Counselor at each school and Director of Projects

Number of participating low-income students, other vulnerable youth, including students with disabilities, females and minorities


Quantitative count each semester by Career Counselor at each school

Student Survey data evaluating program implementation

Spring Year 2 and each year of project

Survey Administered by Career Counselor - Qualitative data collected from survey by Evaluators


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Effective evaluation starts at the beginning of a project, not at the end. The evaluation process should assess the effectiveness of the project design and how well the Plan of Operation was implemented, as well as determine ways in which the implementation plans might be modified to be more effective. The evaluation plan is designed to be appropriate to both the program objectives and to the performance criteria. In order to predict outcomes, the following Matrix (student and adult) has been developed.

Student TEKY Performance Matrix / project outcomes after the completion of the project

Projected Enrollment for IT Pathway Students Projected Outcomes per Year


Number of “new” participants to enroll in program | TEKY Facility & Satellite Locations

110 155 220 295 370

Total 1,150

Number of participants that will participate in formal mentoring

20 55 80 110 140

Total 405

Number of participants that will participate in an internship

35 75 120 200 245

Total 675

Number of participants that will be placed in a Job

10 25 65 80 95

Total 275

Number of participants obtaining IT certifications

75 130 185 255 325

Total 970

Average number of post-secondary credit(s) each participant will attain while enrolled

1 3 3 6 9

Average Hours by year five: 9

Average program retention percentage rate per year per participant

80% 80% 85% 90% 90%

Average Retention Rate: 85%


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Adult TEKY Performance Matrix / project outcomes after the completion of the project

Projected Enrollment for IT Pathway Adults Projected Outcomes per Year



45 95 155 225 310

Total 830

Number of participants that will participate in formal mentoring

10 30 50 80 115

Total 285

Number of participants that will participate in an internship

20 35 40 50 65

Total 210

Number of participants that will be placed in a Job

15 40 55 85 110

Total 305

Number of participants obtaining IT certifications

40 80 120 185 290

Total 715

Average number of post-secondary credit(s) each participant will attain while enrolled

3 6 9 9 9

Average Hours by year five: 9

Average program retention percentage rate per year per participant

80% 80% 85% 90% 90%

Average Retention Rate: 85%


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Appendix A

TEKY Training and Sectors Benefited The Technology Ecosystem of Kentucky (TEKY) members will collaborate to develop curriculum to define K-14 career pathway programs that provide students with a sequenced pathway of integrated academic and career-based education and training, aligned to current or emerging technology and regional economic needs. Training, such as software coding, will be provided for the technology jobs needed today that stripe across nearly every industry in Kentucky, as well as a focus on the future technology jobs that are emerging in areas of cloud computing, Internet of Things, or digital technologies. Soft skills will also be incorporated into the programs to ensure students not only have the technical skills, but also have the career-based education needed to be successful in the work environment. TEKY Entrepreneur Training: We will also teach individuals skills in order start and scale their business. Expanding the Ecosystem: The TEKY partners have discussed this initiative with venture capitalists and other private employers important to Kentucky and the technology industry. As the TEKY program launches, we will continually seek to bring these new partners to the ecosystem for additional funding sources, training services, internships, and job placement.


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Projected H-1B Job Growth, 2015-2025 Today, it is estimated that more than 16,000 technology related jobs remain open across Kentucky. The demand for technical skill sets is only expected to rapidly increase over the coming years. For example, the demand for “cloud professionals” is exploding with an estimated 18 million cloud jobs globally, 3.9M of which are in the U.S. These “cloud” jobs run the gamut from technicians to assist with the migrations of traditional physical data centers to the cloud, to software developers to create cloud based applications, to IT and network security roles that are becoming critical. Under this initiative, the TEKY public/private partnership initiative will aim to connect rural Appalachians to technology job opportunities via connections and partnerships with businesses around the region, throughout Kentucky, and beyond. With existing connectivity, remote-work jobs are already successfully occurring in the region with employers outside the region, state, and even nation. With the coming Kentucky Wired high-speed broadband expansion, the available in-demand technology job opportunities expand far beyond just the hotspots of Lexington and Louisville. When looking at a 250-mile radius around the center point of EKCEP’s local area in Beattyville, KY—which includes cities such as Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Nashville, Charlotte, Charleston, and Huntington—the number of H-1B technology positions in 2014 grows from the 3,937 in Kentucky to a total of 28,857 such positions. TEKY and the coming broadband expansion will allow individuals to view these tech jobs in this expanded area as “our” jobs—and to train for them. The demand for a skilled IT workforce in Kentucky can be seen by


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viewing the top five H-1B occupations in Kentucky in 2014, as reported in the most current statistics in the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor’s 2014 Annual Report, from which Table 1 is derived.

This report reflects that the cities of Louisville and Lexington—located within a 3.5-hour drive or 2.5-hour drive, respectively, from even the remotest points in Eastern Kentucky—ranked as the top two cities in Kentucky for H-1B-certified positions in 2014. Louisville recorded 3,952 positions certified with an average wage offer of $68,233.48, and Lexington recorded 609 positions certified with an average wage offer of $78,834.55. Clearly, Kentucky employers who use technology for essential functions are turning to outsourcing to fill these needs, and we see a need to upskill Eastern Kentuckians to rise to meet that demand. As shown in Table 2, in Louisville and Lexington, IT-specific, H-1B occupations targeted by the initiative also are forecast to produce job-growth percentages that are slightly greater (Louisville) or slightly less (Lexington) than the national job growth-projection percentage for the same jobs over a 10-year span from 2015-2025 (Economic Modeling Specialists International, Comparison of Occupation Overviews of Louisville, Lexington, EKCEP Local Workforce Development Area, Date Generated: February 11, 2016).


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Further, in estimating annual wages from the posted median hourly wages for these positions, Louisville stands at $63,482; Lexington at $55,536; and the EKCEP area at $47,382. The annual median wage for the coal mining industry in Eastern Kentucky is $81,498, meaning the potential exists for trainees from our initiative—as their experience builds—to verge close to the level of wages formerly earned by those who lost employment in the coal industry, much closer than many other occupations can provide. These jobs also provide the opportunity for trainees, in time, to exceed the overall average wage of $44,454 for EKCEP’s 23-county area (Economic Modeling Specialists International, EKCEP Average Earnings Information, Date Generated: February 4, 2016). Entry into our group of selected H-1B IT career fields does not require a formal computer science degree. Rather, competencies in current technology tools are critical, including: Javascript, iOS, Android Studio, Amazon Web Services, Jira, Pivotal Tracker, Soft Skills, and Agile Methodologies. Further, individuals should have a portfolio of project work (such as collections featured on GitHub) to show potential employers. The primary training for entry-level IT currently available through local community colleges and private training providers focuses largely on hands-on career tracks, including end-user computer support, network engineering, data-center support, and remote help-desk support. However, the TEKY Initiative will fill a gap by providing training and employment opportunities in state-of-the-art software development and cloud services, which has the advantage of being able to be performed remotely. This initiative will complement and enhance the existing IT curricula of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) available in the region. As the initiative proceeds, KCTCS IT programs will be both “on ramps” and “off ramps” for TEKY. Technical certifications also yield hiring paying jobs as outlined in the 2016 Global Knowledge’s Top Paying Technical Certifications Report, which featured: (See Table 3 Below) • All but two of the top 15 certifications pay $100,000 or more • Six certifications in security (2, 3, 4, 6, 10 and 13) • Three certifications in virtualization and cloud computing • Three are business related (such as certified project managers) • Three are in networking


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Further, according to the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 23% of employers have trouble finding people with the right technical skills and that estimate will only grow as technology will continue to rapidly advance across our industry sectors. As well 27% of Kentucky employers have trouble finding employees with the right soft skills and 10% need re-training for specific technical skills. The TEKY public/private partnership will serve as a beacon for the people of Eastern Kentucky, and will serve as the epicenter for any people interested in Technology.

Project TEKY will provide training in the primary sector of IT/Business Services that will correlate with a

Computer Science/Engineering pathway with multiple entry and exit points that allows for seamless

reentry for students and adults, while promoting communities to strengthen the talent pool through the

following goals and outcomes located in the table below.

Specific Goals Desired Outcomes

1) Provide education and training that combines academic and technical curricula that focuses on careers in IT/Business Services.

1) Create work-based learning opportunities and exposure to the world of work through IT/Business employers.

2) Prepare students and adults for multiple career pathways in IT that includes placement into: dual-credit courses, long-term occupational skills training, or registered apprenticeships.

2) Provide students and adults employment opportunities, placement into post-secondary education, and/or certifications in IT.

3) Integrate post-secondary education and multiple levels of IT training.

3) Provide participants multiple entry and exit points within a Computer Science/Engineering pathway.

4) Provide academic and career-focused learning with employability skills.

4) Increase student and adult employability through individualized career and academic counseling.


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Appendix B

The Kentucky Educational Development Cooperative (KEDC), in partnership with Lee County Schools, Interapt, Amazon Web Services, Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Lee County Area Technology Center, and Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC) proposes an evidence-based public/private model of a technology ecosystem that will transform the high school experience for the youth in Southeastern Kentucky and provide future career opportunities for adults. Project TEKY (Technology Ecosystem of Kentucky) will serve approximately 1,090 students and 830 adults in the hub region of Lee, Wolfe, and Owsley Counties with Satellite Locations in Lawrence, Casey, Pulaski, Knox , and Bell (Middlesboro) counties in promoting communities to strengthen the talent pool through 1) integrated academic and career-focused learning; 2) work based learning and exposure to the world of work; 3) employer engagement; 4) individualized career and academic counseling; and 5) integration of post-secondary education and training. The vision for TEKY is to reach thousands in the Eastern Kentucky region through our 24/7 online programs. KEDC is an educational service provider representing the 8 school districts involved with Project TEKY. The college and career ready goals of the project are to 1) provide education and training that combines academic and technical curricula that focuses on a specific in-demand industry or career; 2) increase student and adult employability; and 3) prepare students and adults for multiple career pathways that include placement into: employment, post-secondary education, long-term occupational skills training, or registered apprenticeships.

KEDC will help lead to build this public-private partnership to promote eligible projects within the priority industry sectors. KEDC will also implement Project Lead the Way to assist with a K-12 Model for STEM education, with an emphasis in Computer Science and/or Engineering. This will also translate into an added facility with the Lee County Area Technology Center that will promote PLTW Hybrid courses, correlating with TEKY. Our current Youth Career Connect Model at Lee County High School will also promote a Career Counselor who will work inside the TEKY building, working with students on career options, soft skills, job placements, mentoring, shadowing activities, and facilitate college credit courses. Career Counselors are also stationed at Lawrence County HS, Casey County HS, Pulaski County HS, Southwestern HS, Lynn Camp HS, Knox Central HS, and Middlesboro HS and will also promote the IT Pathway and IT certification. KEDC is committed to the Technology Ecosystem blueprint inspired by Interapt and the construction of the TEKY facility that will serve as the focal point of training programs to promote entrepreneurships and bring more employers into the region to help rebuild an economy that needs to be revitalized.


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Appendix B

Partner Profile – Interapt

Interapt is an award-winning technology development firm that was founded in Kentucky and employing

Kentuckians. Interapt builds cutting-edge mobile and wearable solutions that support operational

workflow in healthcare, manufacturing, and large employers (500+ employees in multiple locations).

Interapt has been working with SOAR, EKCEP, and ARC on a 10-year plan for the Commonwealth of

Kentucky to build, train, and sustain a technology workforce and ecosystem in Eastern Kentucky. With

$7.5M in funding already committed, the KCTCS Big Sandy project laid the groundwork for TEKY’s long-

term vision to build a technology community in Eastern Kentucky which will allow many software

companies to grow and prosper.

Building upon this progress and partnership in Eastern Kentucky, Interapt is a primary Kentucky-based

TEKY partner. Working with the TEKY Governance Committee, Interapt will help develop the facility,

programing, infrastructure, and hiring of key team members.

Role during Construction and Development

During the construction phase of the project, Interapt will collaborate with TEKY members to develop

the programmatic structure and services to achieve short- and long-term objectives, which include:

Fostering collaboration among the Kentucky technology ecosystem of educators, employers,

and economic and workforce development entities to transform Kentucky into a national model

for technology education, retraining, entrepreneurship, and job creation.

Developing curriculum to define K-14 career pathway programs that provide students with a

sequenced pathway of integrated academic and career-based education and training, aligned to

current or emerging technology and regional economic needs.

Connecting Kentuckians to technology job opportunities around the region, across Kentucky,

and beyond.

Training, Mentoring, and Job Placement

Interapt currently provides an intensive, 33-week paid training program in the KCTCS Big Sandy and we

will expand that program to support the TEKY vision.

Participants in the program learn skills such as building and supporting mobile applications.

Programming is not just a skill, it is a way of thinking and problem solving. After completing the

program, participants have new skill sets that, with continuous application and learning, can result in a

rewarding lifetime career building software.

To ensure quality training, we have engaged Fullstack Academy from New York City, Kevin Willer, co-

founder of Chicago Technology Startup Incubator 1871 in Chicago, and Dr. Waverly Deutsch, Clinical

Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business to help design

programming and custom curriculum.


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Appendix B

Partner Profile – Amazon Web Services Amazon has a variety of programs to support the education of students, training of the workforce training, and economic development. During the construction phase of the project, AWS will collaborate with the TEKY members to determine the program(s) and/or services most beneficial to achieving short- and long-term objectives. Objectives include:

Fostering collaboration among the Kentucky technology ecosystem of educators, employers, and economic and workforce development entities to transform Kentucky into a national model for technology education, retraining, entrepreneurship, and job creation.

Defining curriculum for K-14 career pathway programs that provide students with a sequenced pathway of integrated academic and career-based education and training, aligned to current or emerging technology and regional economic needs.

Connecting Kentuckians to technology job opportunities around the region, across Kentucky, and beyond.

Amazon & AWS Programs and Initiatives to Support TEKY The below are example programs AWS may draw upon to support TEKY. Other programs may also be leveraged. AWS Educate: With the increasing demand for cloud skilled employees, AWS Educate is our global initiative to provide students and educators with the resources and tools needed for students interested in technology careers, regardless of age, income level, or geography. Students receive access to AWS technology, training resources, content, and community resources preparing them for a future as cloud entrepreneurs, thinkers, and leaders. In collaboration with TEKY and negotiated annually, AWS may provide the following AWS Educate contributions:

Resources for incorporating cloud computing into educational pathways.

Provide a “job skills map” identifying requisite skills and responsibilities for cloud career pathways. Mappings may be included for solutions architects, software development, support, and business management roles based on Amazon’s Leadership Principles.

Collaborative involvement for events such as “hackathons.”

Grants of $50 - $100 in AWS credits for students in the K-14 career pathway program (for this application, not to exceed 4,000 students, which is commensurate with the nearest KCTCS college annual enrollment).

A 50% discount for up to 100 instructors on publicly available AWS instructor-led training and AWS certifications.

AWS Essentials access to all instructors and students 18 years and older (valued at $600 per educator or student). *

*Potential AWS Educate contributions are based on program resource availability and are subject to AWS Educate terms and other applicable terms, conditions, or restrictions.


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Appendix B

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a STEM-focused curriculum and teacher professional

development program designed to prepare K-12 students for the global economy. Project TEKY

will expand on a current program that has seen successful endeavors in Paintsville, Kentucky

and it will also expand into the Youth Career Connect Program through the Department of

Labor KEDC initiative within Lee County High School. Currently, over 100 Lee County students

are participating in the PLTW curriculum, being advised by a career counselor and actively

seeking opportunities for post-secondary education which will lead to better employment

opportunities in our 21st Century economy. With the assistance of the KY WRSI Grant, Wolfe,

Lee, and Owsley County Schools will have the ability to add a K-12 model to support the

Technology Ecosystem with Project TEKY, along with assistance with Hybrid Pathways into the

Lee County Area Technology Center. Additional strands of PLTW will be implemented into the

high schools, the PLTW Gateway program will be placed into the middle schools and PLTW

Launch will be implemented into feeder elementary schools. Currently, no STEM offerings are

available in Owsley or Wolfe County Schools. The TEKY Project will give employer engagement

in development and sustainability of an industry-focused curriculum and incorporate program

activities that can strengthen the efforts of educators to help students attain secondary

credentials, transition to postsecondary programs, and achieve industry credentials. Being the

PLTW Affiliate at the University of Kentucky we are currently the sole provider of PLTW training

in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With this we can confirm our ability to accommodate a

high level training experience for the teachers that will be supported by this proposal in

addition to supporting the schools will follow up mentoring sessions our current training

demands. We also confirm in our desire to aide in the success of this proposal by providing a

discounted rate of training that if structured correctly should allow these KEDC member districts

to extend their K-12 model into a K-16 system. With this setup, adults will also have the benefit

of project-based learning within a STEM field to allow opportunities for post-secondary credits

and credentials to obtain employment.


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Appendix B

(Curriculum support, training, and certifications) | Post-Secondary Partner

The role of Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC), is to assist active participants in providing

training and access to college courses for credit. Within the TEKY Model, KCTCS will ensure certifications

and curriculum provided to the Lee County Area Technology Center and to the High Schools of Wolfe,

Lee, and Owsley County (Dual Credit, curriculum alignment/development, access to post-secondary

technical credits). HCTC will deliver high-quality, cost-effective customized training and assessment

services that are designed to improve the performance and efficiency of curriculum in-line with the TEKY

program (providing students/adults with the opportunity to access online credits and shadowing

opportunities). HCTC Workforce Solutions staff will work with KEDC and its partners to help design

training programs to meet the specific needs of the TEKY program. In addition, HCTC will offer open

enrollment classes for topics that will relate to the Technology Ecosystem to help individuals and

companies meet their workforce training goals. HCTC will work with INTERAPT to expand its training in

coding and student/adult connections to help replicate the Eastern Kentucky Hub that is currently in

place on the Mayo Campus at Big Sandy Community & Technical College. HCTC will work with this

program in providing work-based learning through internships, working with students and adults that

lack the skills and experience to be hired. This particular program is fast-paced and can take as little as

16 weeks to complete, which is a technology footprint that will provide new job opportunities for

Eastern Kentucky. HCTC will work with Lee County Schools in assisting with connectivity and skillset

along with proper training, support structure, and desire. Hazard Community & Technical College will

assist with providing soft skills training communication, attitude, teamwork, and networking/career

development. As a post-secondary institution we will prepare students and retrain adults for

employment in technology roles to support the TEKY program.


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Appendix B

KET Work Ready Fast Forward

Recent research by business and industry and employment agencies reveal two problems Kentucky

needs to solve—the workforce in the Commonwealth lacks technical training and employability skills.

In his testimony to the Interim Joint Committee on Education in July 2016, Kentucky Education and

Workforce Development Secretary Hal Heiner cited three sobering statistics.

47% of all Kentucky high school graduates in 2013 were not considered college or career ready.

Of the eight million workers in the U.S. that lost their jobs in the last economic recession, the vast

majority (six million) were individuals with a high school diploma or less.

For every 100 new jobs created, 99 require some education beyond high school.

Along with technical training, a corollary need has been identified. According to a 2015 Kentucky Chamber of Commerce report, a lack of “soft skills” is one of the major deficits of Kentucky’s workforce. Employers have identified this need statewide—and KET is one of the few organizations with the capacity to serve at the statewide level via the power of public media and online instruction. KET can create video and online courses to help Kentucky employers address this critical need in workforce development. KET seeks to create a new online course that will serve as a companion to the sector-based technical

training required to earn and retain a job. The course delivery system will have a modern, interactive

interface that is mobile friendly, authentic workplace video, and it will build on the success of Workplace

Essential Skills and Fast Forward.

The following features will be included in the new resource:

Instruction will provide basic academic and employability skills required for the jobs of the future and

reflect the top demand industry sectors in Kentucky: health sciences, manufacturing, transportation

and logistics, business and IT services, and construction and trades.

Videos of worker testimonials will show how they have succeeded with new credentials and better

jobs and how that process improved their lives.

Content on workplace communication, time management, attendance, teamwork, personal

responsibility, perseverance/”grit,” business math, and workplace documents will help train

Kentuckians to be better workers and help provide Kentucky with the workforce it needs.

Online content will offer a great deal of flexibility and accessibility. Students can work at home

independently 24/7 or with a teacher in a classroom setting. Transportation, lack of childcare, and

other barriers can be overcome. And, online resources are easily scaled up, giving the project the

capacity to reach adult learners nationwide.

Hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians lack the credentials and basic skills required to gain meaningful

employment. The combination of high school equivalency and workplace readiness curriculum, which

KET can provide on a statewide/nationwide scale, could prepare those Kentuckians for the intensive

industry-specific workplace training that the Work Ready Skills Initiative will offer.


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Appendix C | Interapt Project TEKY Cost Share / Match Agreement Technology Ecosystem of Kentucky Private and Public Partners Dr. Jim Evans, Superintendent Nancy Hutchinson, CEO KEDC Lee County Schools Kentucky Educational 242 Lee Avenue Development Corporation P.O. Box 668 904 Rose Road Beattyville, KY 41311 Ashland, KY 41102 In an effort to show good faith and a commitment to Project TEKY, the following organization agrees to promote and contribute toward shared expenses with Lee County Public Schools and the Kentucky Education Development Corporation; our organization is committed to the Technology Ecosystem blueprint inspired by our partners and the construction of the TEKY facility that will serve as the focal point of training programs to promote entrepreneurships and bring more employers into the region.

Organization Name: Interapt

Address: 5028 Ardossan Square Louisville, KY 40241

In-kind contributions made toward this partnership will help sustain the following; work-based learning for both students and adults; project-based learning for participants that will support a K-12 platform for technology education; integrated academic and career-focused learning; employer engagement; individualized career and academic counseling; and integration of post-secondary education and training. Our organization will support Project TEKY through the following measures:

Check one or more below:

Cost Share / In-Kind Match Amount $

X

In-Kind funding in the amount of

$250,000

Cost share toward program curriculum and products in the amount of

X

Donation of equipment and technology in the amount of

$100,000

X

Other in-kind support or donations in the amount of Please describe other:

Togglit Learning

Platform


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Appendix C | Amazon Web Services

Project TEKY Cost Share / Match Agreement Technology Ecosystem of Kentucky Private and Public Partners Dr. Jim Evans, Superintendent Nancy Hutchinson, CEO KEDC Lee County Schools Kentucky Educational 242 Lee Avenue Development Corporation P.O. Box 668 904 Rose Road Beattyville, KY 41311 Ashland, KY 41102 In an effort to show good faith and a commitment to Project TEKY, the following organization agrees to promote and contribute toward shared expenses with Lee County Public Schools and the Kentucky Education Development Corporation; our organization is committed to the Technology Ecosystem blueprint inspired by our partners and the construction of the TEKY facility that will serve as the focal point of training programs to promote entrepreneurships and bring more employers into the region.


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Appendix C | Lee County Schools


Organization Name: Lee County Schools

Address: 242 Lee Ave Beattyville, KY 41311




In-Kind funding in the amount of

X Donation of land, building, or space for future facility use in the amount of

$21,749.00


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Appendix C | KPC Vendor Services & KEDC Technology Services


Organization Name: Kentucky Educational Development Corporation

Address: 904 Rose Road Ashland, KY 41102




X Technology services to assist with the facility infrastructure in the amount of

$18,500.00

X

Other in-kind support or donations in the amount of Please describe other: Working with vendors for facilities, technology, equipment and classrooms will save funding for Project TEKY. Our cost are estimates based on averages when working with school districts in constructing new buildings in Kentucky. Vendors will vary based on current needs. A list of all KPC Vendors can be viewed at http://kpc4me.com/all-awarded-contracts/

$49,118.00

3/15/2017 Date



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Appendix C | Hazard Community & Technical College


Organization Name: Hazard Community and Technical College

Address: One Community College Drive

Hazard, KY 41701 In-kind contributions made toward this partnership will help sustain the following; work-based learning for both students and adults; project-based learning for participants that will support a K-12 platform for technology education; integrated academic and career-focused learning; employer engagement; individualized career and academic counseling; and integration of post-secondary education and training. Our organization will support Project TEKY through the following measures:



X Cost share toward program curriculum and products in the amount of

$1,000

X Donation of equipment and technology in the amount of $5,000

X Technology services to assist with the facility infrastructure in the amount of

$5,000

X Support of marketing expenses in the amount of $1,000

X Other in-kind support or donations in the amount of Please describe other: Dual Credit Waivers-$624 per student X 20 students=$12,480 X 5 years=$62,400

$62,400

___________________________________________________ 3/14/17 Signature of Senior Official Date

Documents

Project Technology Ecosystem for Eastern Kentucky (TEKY)€¦ · Technology Ecosystem. and Project TEKY will help assist with this endeavor. Appendix A on page 58 displays more information