Partners with CROP at no cost to refer people leaving incarceration into adult education
Under this no-cost agreement, Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs (CROP) will refer people in its Ready For Life programs to Oakland Adult & Career Education. The programs cover leadership, technical training, job search help and housing support for people re-entering society from incarceration. It runs May 1 through June 30, 2025, and is being ratified.
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- Action
- MOU or data sharing
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- Partnerships & data sharing
- Term
- May 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025
- Presented by
- Chief Academic Officer
- File
25-1132· agendaL.-109- Outcome
- Adopted on the General Consent Report, May 14, 2025
Official text
Ratification by the Board of Education of a No Cost Services Agreement by and between the District and Creating Restorative Opportunities and Programs (CROP) Organization, Oakland, CA, for the latter to refer individuals involved in their Ready For Life programs that focus on four core areas: Pillar 1: Leadership 4 Life (12 weeks) - Focusing on personal leadership development, financial Wellness, and digital literacy; Pillar 2: Industry Training (12-18 weeks) - Providing specialized technical training and certifications in Healthcare and skilled trades; Pillar 3: Career Readiness & Job Search (12 weeks) - Equipping Fellows with the tools, skills, and Mentorship to secure meaningful employment; and Pillar 4: Permanent Housing Support (12 weeks) - Ensuring stability through credit-building Education and housing support, for individuals re-entering society from incarceration, via Oakland Adult & Career Education, for the period of May 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025, at no cost to the District.
History
- Adopted on the General Consent Report