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Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance squandering tax dollars (2011) 1 wtsp.com <br />12/16/18, 2:07 PM <br />In its dealings with Tampa Bay Workforce, Knowledge Quest also claimed a relationship with USF, including <br />the misrepresentations on page 4 of its application and an indication on its we bsite that USF professor Dr. <br />Willie Moreno was the head of one of its division. <br />USF officials tell 10 News there has never been any contractual relationship between the university or <br />Moreno. While Moreno says he taught one class for Knowledge Quest in 2008, USF says its only proposed <br />relationship - a 2011 youth program — was never funded. <br />Public records requests paint a picture of Knowledge Quest's relentiess pursuit of public grants and <br />contracts: <br />. At least three training contracts through Suncoast Workforce (Sarasota/Manatee) paid Knowledge <br />Quest more than $15,000 in WEA funds <br />. At least 606 employed workers were trained (for an undetermined sum) through Pasco -Hernando <br />Workforce from May 2010 to June 2011 using Employed Worker Training (EWT) funds. <br />• Knowledge Quest received $10,470„cpntiact from the U.S. Navy in 2011 for computer training. <br />• Knowledge Quest began an application to get on Texas Workforce's approved vendor list but has yet <br />to complete it <br />110 Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the 10 dews app now. <br />Have o news tip? Email tresP wisp, comvisit our Focehook pgge or Twiner feed, <br />You May like Sponsored Links by Taboola <br />Why Are Women Ditching Their Yoga <br />Pants for These Amazing Bottoms? <br />American Giant <br />If Your Dog Eats Grass (Do This <br />Everyday) <br />Ultimate Pet Nutrition <br />U.S. Cardiologist: Stop Taking Probiotics Immediately <br />Gundry MD <br />These Twins Were Named "Most Beautiful In The World,” Wait Till You See Them <br />Today <br />Post Fun <br />Wardrobe Malfunctions That Somehow Made It Into Films <br />KiwiReport <br />U.S. Cardiologist: It's Like a Pressure Wash for Your Insides <br />Health Headlines <br />https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/investigations/tampa-bay-workforce-alliance-squandering-tax-dollars-2011/67-511241398 Page 4 of 6 <br />