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Budget Amendments - HB1500 (Member Request)

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Chief Patron: Austin
Virginia Western CC Mechatronics Pilot

Item 216 #2h

Item 216 #2h

First Year - FY2017 Second Year - FY2018
Education
Virginia Community College System FY2017 $0 FY2018 $310,000 GF

Language
Page 207, line 47, strike "$107,209,320" and insert "$107,519,320".

Page 209, after line 29, insert:

"K. Out of this appropriation, $310,000 the second year from the general fund is designated to implement a pilot program between Virginia Western Community College, Botetourt County Public Schools, and local industry partners to meet the demand for mechatronic technicians.  The program goal is to prepare 100 Mechatronic Engineering Technicians over five years using established career pathways with Botetourt County Public Schools and Virginia Western Community College and a sustainable faculty preparation program."



Explanation

(This amendment provides funding for faculty accreditation and equipment for a pilot mechatronics technician program in partnership with Virginia Western Community College, Botetourt County Public Schools and local industry partners.)