WRITTEN TRANSFER REQUEST MCESA-ASU.06.21.17.FINAL.PDF

School of Social Work | College of Public Service & Community Solutions
411 N. Central Avenue, Suite 800 | Phoenix, AZ 85004-0689 | p 602.496.0800 | f 602.496.0960 | ssw.asu.edu
June 21, 2017
Braden Goetz
Director
Policy, Research, and Evaluation
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-7100
RE: Performance Partnership Pilot for Disconnected Youth (P3) Award
Dear Mr. Goetz,
Per your request, below is ASU’s written statement in response to each of the eight criteria and accompanying
assurance that we are able to fulfill these criteria should you determine that the P3 award, Phoenix Manufacturing
Apprenticeship Program (MAP) be transferred from MCESA to ASU. Effective June 30, 2017 Opportunities for Youth
(OFY) will no longer be housed under MCESA, but rather will be moved to the Arizona State University (ASU) College of
Public Service & Community Solutions on July 1, 2017. As such, ASU is requesting to be involved with OFY as the co-lead
agency and fiscal agent administering the Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program (MAP) in Phoenix, Arizona.
1. The transfer does not circumvent or appear to circumvent the ED competitive grant process;
This transfer does not circumvent the ED competitive grant process.
2. The need for the project or activity that existed at the time of original award still exists;
ASU affirms that the need for the project as outlined in the original grant proposal still exists. All community
partners involved in the creation of the MAP Program (OFY, Maricopa County Workforce Development, TCI
Solutions, Gateway Community College, Hope College and Career Readiness Academy, and LeCroy & Milligan)
continue their involvement in the project to address this need.
3. The terms and conditions of the transfer are acceptable to both the original grantee and the new
organization;
The terms and conditions of the transfer are acceptable to both MCESA and ASU (see accompanying Grant
Transfer Agreement, signed by both parties).
4. The new organization meets all standards of eligibility for the grant program;
Arizona State University meets all standards of eligibility for the grant program. Arizona State University is a
subdivision of the State of Arizona, which is a recognized entity per the DoE definition of eligibility (below):
B-1. Is my organization eligible to apply for P3, and, if not, how can we still be involved?
To be eligible to apply for P3, the lead applicant organization must be a recognized entity of either a State (as
defined at 2 CFR 200.90), local government (as defined at 2 CFR 200.64), or tribal government (2 CFR 200.54
provides a definition of “federally recognized Indian tribe,” and, as stated in FAQ B-3, State-recognized tribes are
eligible to apply for P3 as well), represented by a chief executive, such as a governor, mayor, or other elected leader,
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or the head of a State, local, or tribal agency. The lead applicant must be represented by an individual who is the
authorized representative of the entity and able to bind the entity to legal commitments.
Lead applicants that are departments, divisions, or other agencies — must be recognized as government entities by
the State, locality, or tribe that they represent. Any department or division of a State, local, or tribal government
that is so recognized is an eligible lead applicant. For example, a city, county, municipality, town, township, parish,
or governor’s office could be a lead applicant. In addition, a State, local, or tribal education, health, human services,
housing, or labor agency; division of such agency; or State or local workforce investment board could be a lead
applicant. Because recognition as a government entity may differ across jurisdictions, the specific State, local, or
tribal statute or charter that authorizes an entity may need to be consulted in order to determine whether the entity
is so recognized.”
5. The new organization agrees to carry out future activities as specified in the original application and, if
possible, keep the same key personnel to manage the grant as were identified in the original grant;
ASU agrees to carry out all activities as specified in the original application and to keep the same key personnel
to manage the grant as were identified in the original grant. The community partners identified in the original
grant, and their accompanying roles, are listed below. The changes in ASU and OFY roles are noted in bold:
Partner Roles/Responsibilities
Arizona State University (ASU), Pilot Co-Lead and Fiscal Agent; Project Oversight; Coordination with
College of Public Service & Outreach/Engagement/Retention Team; Supervision of Master of Social
Community Solutions Work (MSW) students involved in Outreach Team
Opportunities for Youth (OFY) Pilot Co-Lead, Administering MAP;
Initiative responsible for creating and implementing the MAP program for
Opportunity Youth in Phoenix.
Maricopa County Regional Will contribute $60,000 in funds from Title I, Part A of the Elementary and
School District/ Hope College Secondary Education Act to support MAP program implementation. Will
and Career Readiness Academy provide case management and support to MAP participants who are co-
(HCCRA) enrolled in Hope College and Career Readiness Academy.
TCI Solutions, LLC Organization responsible for providing soft skills and job readiness training
to P3 participants.
Arizona Manufacturing Organization representing manufacturers in Arizona. Responsible for signing
Partnership on manufacturing employers for P3 participants’ work experiences.
Gateway Community College Organization responsible for creating and administering the manufacturing
certification course curriculum to P3 participants.
Maricopa County Workforce Agency will contribute $200,000 WIOA funds for MAP program. Will provide
Development ongoing case management to P3 participants. Will use 112 youth enrolled in
existing WIOA-funded support program as comparison group for MAP
program evaluation.
LeCroy & Milligan Associates Responsible for providing the process and outcomes’ evaluation of the MAP
program
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6. The new organization will continue to serve the same population with the same level of service as the original
grantee;
ASU agrees to serve the same population with the same level of services as the original grantee.
7. The change is made in a timely manner; and
Opportunity for Youth (OFY) will transfer from MCESA to ASU effective July 1, 2017.
8. No increase in funding over the original amount of the award is required.
No increase in funding over the original amount of the award is required. ASU will manage the original P3 award
amount of $350,000.
Please let me know if you have any further questions or require additional clarification.
Sincerely,
Kristin M. Ferguson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Arizona State University
School of Social Work
411 N. Central Ave., Suite 865
Phoenix, AZ 85004-0689
Phone: 602-496-0088
Email: Kristin.Ferguson@asu.edu
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