The recipient entity's physical address:
           1005 3rd Street
Ferriday, LA 71334

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           PO Box 100
Ferriday, LA 71334

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Sharina Mays

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  9512

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $250,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Ashley Atkins-636 Shady Acres Circle Ferriday, LA 71334
Jamesia Webster-7536 Proxie Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Raneisha Mays-3601 Dee Street Shreveport, LA 71105
Sharina Mays (Executive Director) PO Box 1912 Mckinney, TX 75070

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           This project aims to build the workforce readiness skills of high school students. 21st Century Workforce Development, in collaboration with DERSD, has developed training for students in the parishes of Concordia, Tensas, Madison, and East Carroll. This training will provide certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Drone Operation/Certification. In addition to certifications, students enrolled in the Artificial Intelligence/Cybersecurity courses will also receive college credits upon satisfactory completion of the coursework. These courses/certifications are currently in progress in the above referenced school districts.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000
          Professional Services. . . $50,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $20,000
          Operating Services. . . . $30,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $35,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Yes

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          21st Century Workforce Development's public purpose is to educate and train the community through various workforce development initiatives.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Our main goal is to combat the current unemployment rates in our communities by providing essential skills, training, and certifications requested by employers. These skills will help students obtain employment in diverse fields without the need for traditional collegiate education.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           5 years

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 N/A

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  N/A

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                N/A

          What is the nature of the relationship?  N/A

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 N/A

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               N/A


Contact Information
name:  Sharina Mays 
                                       address:  PO Box 1912
Mckinney, TX 75070
                                       phone:  318-719-4443
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  info@21stcenturyworkforce.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director