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Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance squandering tax dollars (2011) 1 wtsp.com 12/16/16, 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 website 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 relentless 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 WIA 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 $x,470 contract 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 />Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. DOWnload the 10 News app now. <br />Have a news tip? Email rips wtsp.com visit our Focebook Wgg or Twitter feed. <br />You May Like sponsored units by Taboda <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 Nubitian <br />U.S. Cardiologist: Stop Taking Probiotics Immediately <br />Gundry Mo <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