Amazon Web Services Cloud Skills Pilot Program
Funding Agency: CA Community College Chancellor’s Office
Award: $150,000
Funding Period: 04/01/2022 – 06/30/2024
Project Manager: Patricia Ramos (ramos_patricia@smc.edu), 310-434-3311
As a part of the Workforce and Economic Development Division, SMC has been selected to partner with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support Information Technology (IT) faculty to design, build, market, and deliver a new cloud-computing competency-based Associate’s Degree program in California. SMC will participate in an intensive 6-month program where existing IT courses will be “cloudified” (adapted to incorporate cloud technologies). The partnership is known as the “Amazon Web Services Pilot Cloud Skills Program.”
California Adult Education Program
Funding Agency: CA Community College Chancellor’s Office
Award: $441,333
Funding Period: No end date
Project Manager: Scott Silverman (silverman_scott@smc.edu), 310-434-4370
The California Adult Education Program allocates regional funding for adult education/noncredit programs. As part of this regional program, SMC has partnered with the SMMUSD Adult Education Center to create adult education/noncredit pathways and support services to credit bearing programs and workforce for adults 18 and over.
CCAMPIS Grant
Funding Agency: U.S. Dept. of Education
Award: $1,120,000
Funding Period: 10/01/2021 – 09/30/2025
Project Manager: Jeanette Lopez (lopez_jeanette@smc.edu)
CCAMPIS increases access to post-secondary education for low-income (PELL Grant eligible) student parents by providing quality, affordable and accessible childcare services while they further their education. CCAMPIS covers up to 100% of the cost for part-time, full-time, and extended hours childcare. Student parents who qualify may select a licensed childcare center to care for their children while they attend SMC classes.
Certified Nursing Assistant Program: Charting a Path to Healthcare Occupations
Funding Agency: Arthur N. Rupe Foundation
Award: $18,000
Funding Period: 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2024
Project Manager: Eric Williams (williams_eric@smc.edu), 310-434-3455
SMC’s Noncredit Health and Wellness Pathways program provides free training, skills building and the certification necessary for a student seeking to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Expanding the Cell Science and Immunological Testing Workforce by Developing a Diverse and Inclusive Credentialed Biotechnology Program
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
Award: $348,925
Funding Period: 07/01/22 – 06/30/25
Project Managers: Andria Denmon (denmon_andria@smc.edu), Thomas Chen (chen_thomas@smc.edu)
Project will support the rapid growth of biotechnology industries in Santa Monica and West Los Angeles while influencing the economic impact of Southern California; expand outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts of students from traditionally untapped pools of talent and communities; and, grow a diverse and talented workforce while narrowing the training, mentorship, and employment equity gaps associated with the LS/Biotech industry in California. This equity-centered and inclusive biotechnology technician education program has the potential to serve as a replicable model for how to advance diversity and inclusion in programs that focus on LS/Biotech technician education.
Expanding the Equity-Centered Biotechnology Workforce Program at Santa Monica College
Funding Agency: Keck Foundation
Award: $1,000,000
Funding Period: 01/01/2023 – 12/30/2025
Project Manager: Andria Denmon (denmon_andria@smc.edu); Thomas Chen (chen_thomas@smc.edu)
SMC is launching a ground-breaking biotechnology program that aligns with rigorous industry standards and is designed to be accessible to all SMC students, especially those who are experiencing the greatest equity and achievement gaps as well as those who do not feel fully represented in STEM fields.
Fostering an Equity Mindset
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
Award: $2,500,000
Funding Period: 10/01/2019 - 09/30/2024
Project Manager: Silvana Carrion (carrion_silvana@smc.edu), 310-434-4837
Using a cohort-based model, the Fostering an Equity Mindset project facilitates STEM Faculty professional development in equity to support student success via coaching and mentoring.
Fostering an Equity Mindset - Professional Development Conference
Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
Award: $85,385
Funding Period: Fall 2023
Project Manager: Silvana Carrion (carrion_silvana@smc.edu), 310-434-4837
Focuses on professional development and implementation of strategies that have led to reduced equity gaps within STEM course. The goal of the conference is to encourage STEM Faculty, STEM programs, and student support STEM focused staff to exchange ideas and knowledge that helps create an opportunity to promote equity and inclusion in STEM Education- both in the classroom and services.
Hispanic Serving Institution STEM and Articulation Program Title III - Engage, Succeed, Advance STEM
Funding Agency: Department of Education
Award: $4,944,951
Funding Period: 10/1/2021 - 9/30/2026
Project Manager: Vanan Yahnian (yahnian_vanan@smc.edu), 310-434-3993
The Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) STEM and Articulation Program, Title III will engage students in STEM via outreach events, bringing Underrepresented Minority (URM) speakers to campus, expanding Supplemental Instruction(SI) to critical STEM courses. To develop and implement a Faculty Led Makerspace that will have laser printers, 3D printers and scanners a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine used in STEM studies.
Navigating the Pathway to Success - Title V
Funding Agency: Department of Education
Award: $3,000,000
Funding Period: 10/01/2019 - 09/30/2024
Project Manager: Deyadra Blye (blye_deyadra@smc.edu), 310-434-4149
The Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions Program will develop a peer coaching/pathway navigator program that will 1) increase the number of Latinx and other low-income students who complete their educational goals; 2) reduce the time to completion for Latinx and other low-income students; and 3) decrease the overall cost of education for Latinx and other low-income students.
Noncredit Strong Workforce Program
Funding Agency: CA Community College Chancellor’s Office
Funding Period: continuous
Project Manager: Scott Silverman (silverman_scott@smc.edu), 310-434-44370
The Noncredit Strong Workforce Program (SWP) allocates funding for the creation of noncredit career educational pathways to credit bearing coursework or employment.
Perkins V
Funding Agency: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Funding Period: 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2024
Project Manager: Patricia Ramos (ramos_patricia@smc.edu), 310-434-3311
The Strengthening Career and Technical Education supports Accounting, Aquaculture, CIS, Cosmetology, Digital Media, DSPS, ECE, Film Production, Media Production (Broadcasting), Nursing, Respiratory Care, Applied Photography, Sustainable Tech, Technical Theatre) programs.
Pico Partnership
Funding Agency: City of Santa Monica
Award: FY 2023-2024 $226,971; FY 2024-2025 $230,586
Funding Period: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2027
Project Manager: Stuart Ortiz (ortiz_stuart@smc.edu), 310-434-8058
The Pico Partnership program is a joint partnership between Santa Monica College and the City of Santa Monica. The program is designed to meet the need of underserved, under-represented youth living in close proximity to the college. The program assists and motivates young residents of the Pico neighborhood to pursue postsecondary activities leading to degrees, certificates, transfer to a 4-year university, and/or employment.
Rising Scholars Network Program 2.0
Funding Agency: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
Award: $382,500
Funding Period: 01/01/23 - 07/31/2025
Project Manager: Debra Joseph Locke (locke_debra@smc.edu), 310-434-4449
The grant will continue and enhance services and outcomes for formerly incarcerated students through the SMC RISING (Re-entering Incarcerated and System Impacted Navigating Greatness) Program. SMC RISING offers academic counseling and engagement activities to formerly incarcerated students.
Strong Workforce Program (Local)
Funding Agency: California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
Funding Period: 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2024
Project Manager: Ruth Casillas (casillas_ruth@smc.edu), 310-434-4023
The Strong Workforce Program (SWP) helps to strengthen career education programs through local collaboration and by preparing more students for high-demand, high-wage jobs. SWP incentive funding provides rewards to colleges and regions that attain these goals. Funding must lead to “more (quantity) and better (improved)” career technical education (CTE) by targeting student success, career pathways, workforce data and outcomes, curriculum and other program areas.
Strong Workforce Program (Regional)
Funding Agency: California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office
Funding Period: 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2024
Project Manager: Ruth Casillas (casillas_ruth@smc.edu), 310-434-4023
The Strong Workforce Program (SWP) helps to strengthen career education programs through regional collaboration and by preparing more students for high-demand, high-wage jobs. SWP incentive funding provides rewards to colleges and regions that attain these goals. Funding must lead to “more (quantity) and better (improved)” career technical education (CTE) by targeting student success, career pathways, workforce data and outcomes, curriculum and other program areas.
The Builders Initiative
Funding Agency: Walton Family Foundation
Award: $525,000
Funding Period: 07/01/2022 - 06/30/2025
Project Manager: Ferris Kawar (Kawar_ferris@smc.edu), 310-434-3911
The grant will help develop an interdisciplinary Aquaculture certificate program, with the Life Science, Earth Science and Business Departments, in order to train the workforce in the emerging field of regenerative aquaculture.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
Funding Agency: California Department of Education
Award: $249,526
Funding Period: 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024
Project Manager: Luis Jauregui (jauregui_luis@smc.edu), 310-434-3403
The grant will address the regional need to increase the middle skill workforce, especially in five key areas: foundational skills, core competency skills, essential work readiness and work maturity skills, and job specific vocational skills.