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fiscal year 2023 are provided solely for grants for the annual 1 startup, expansion, or maintenance of core plus programs in aerospace 2 and advanced manufacturing programs. 3 (ii) $350,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal 4 year 2022 and $350,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 5 fiscal year 2023 are provided solely for grants for the annual 6 startup, expansion, or maintenance of core plus programs in 7 construction programs. 8 (iii) $350,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal 9 year 2022 and $350,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 10 fiscal year 2023 are provided solely for grants for the annual 11 startup, expansion, or maintenance of core plus programs in maritime 12 programs. 13 (iv) For (i) through (iii) of this subsection (d), when the grant 14 demand does not align with the specified allocation, the 15 superintendent may allocate funding toward sector areas that meet 16 criteria based on agreement from industry sector representatives. 17 (v) $527,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal 18 year 2022 and $527,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for 19 fiscal year 2023 are provided solely for the office to administer, 20 evaluate, and promote programs under (i) through (iii) of this 21 subsection (d) based on industry sector recommendations, including 22 contracts with sector-specific entities to expand sector-specific 23 employer engagement programs, increase work placement opportunities, 24 validate credentials necessary for direct employment, and provide 25 professional development to support schools, teachers, and students. 26 The office may also contract with an entity with experience promoting 27 core plus programming across industry sectors and education providers 28 to expand awareness and adoption of core plus programs. 29 (vi) The office shall convene and manage an advisory committee of 30 industry sector leadership from the core plus program areas and a 31 representative from a statewide business and manufacturing 32 association to inform the administration and continual improvement of 33 core plus programs, including grant determinations, reviewing data 34 and outcomes, recommending program improvements, and ensuring the use 35 of qualified contractors. The committee will advise the 36 superintendent on appropriate credentials, industry-based 37 competencies, and programs of study for high-demand sectors 38 represented in these program areas. 39 p. 1284 ESSB 5187.SL