Cost: 200000
Number of colleges participating: 2
Lead: John Jaramillo, jjaramillo@saddleback.edu , Saddleback CollegeParticipating Colleges: Saddleback College ($155,000.00) , Rancho Santiago Community College District ($45,000.00)
Sectors: All Sectors
Brief Narrative: The purpose of CTE Professional Development and Mentoring project is to develop, promote and implement a regional CTE faculty development program including expanded and innovative continuing education, professional development and mentorship. The impact of enhancing faculty skills, knowledge and abilities through both training and peer-to-peer mentoring and support will have far-reaching impact including improved instruction, student retention, completion and success but – as importantly for CTE students in particular – improved skills and the likelihood of employment.