Funding Amount

Up to $6,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Future Ready Oregon Grant

Funder: Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB)

Geographic Scope: Southwestern Oregon Community College service area (Curry, Coos, and Western Douglas counties)

Focus Areas: Career and technical training programs

Award Amount: Up to $6,000 per student toward their education

Total Funding Available: More than $300,000 for 2022-23 academic year

    Eligibility

  • New and returning adults pursuing qualifying career and technical training
  • Enrolled in nearly 60 career pathways at Southwestern
  • Programs include: Accounting, Business, Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts, Computer Science, Fire Science, Forestry, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Welding, and more
  • Students uncertain whether their program qualifies are encouraged to contact the college

    Key Details

  • Funds are not required to be paid back (grant, not loan)
  • Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until exhausted
  • Funds are disbursed as part of individual financial aid package
  • These funds are in addition to any other federal or state grants students receive
  • Does not impact other financial aid awards

Background

Future Ready Oregon is a comprehensive $200 million investment package supporting education and training for family-wage careers in Oregon. This $300,000 grant was specifically provided to help local students develop workforce skills.

    Contact Information

  • Phone: 541-240-8227
  • Email: swoccbound@socc.edu
  • Grant Administrator: Philip Metz

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Initial Contact: Students should text "FALL22" or call 541-240-8227, or email swoccbound@socc.edu
2. Meeting: Students meet with the grant administrator
3. Eligibility Determination: Administrator determines if student qualifies
4. Application: Student completes application process
5. Fund Disbursement: Funds are disbursed as part of the individual's financial aid package through the College

    Required Materials

  • Demonstration of enrollment in a qualifying career and technical training program
  • Basic eligibility criteria met (specific criteria not detailed in source materials)

    Timeline

  • Fall term classes begin September 12, 2022
  • Students encouraged to apply as soon as possible due to first-come, first-served basis and limited funds

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

workforce-developmenteducation

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