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Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program for Statewide K-12 Career Readiness

The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, is offering competitive grants to State governments to enhance career exploration for K-12 students through the Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (administering partner) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant program for State agencies - Products/Services Requested: - Discretionary grants to States for building capacity to integrate career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs for elementary and secondary students - Assistance Listing Number: 84.424J - Estimated total funding: $44,000,000 - Individual awards: $1 million to $3 million per year, with a minimum award of $9 million and 6-15 awards expected - Project period: up to 36 months (3 years) - Eligible applicants: State governments, State educational agencies, State workforce development agencies, State vocational rehabilitation agencies, and consortia designated or endorsed by the Governor - Activities supported include alignment with State workforce priorities, scaling access to learning and employment records, and coordination with local workforce boards - Administrative costs capped at 10% of annual grant award; subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) are permitted - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on integrating career exploration into statewide K-12 career pathways - Emphasis on State-level capacity building and alignment with workforce priorities - Grants are competitive and require State-level coordination and endorsement

Description

The Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) program provides competitive grants to States to build their capacity to integrate career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs. The program aims to increase career exploration opportunities for elementary and secondary school students, helping them develop skills needed for high-demand fields. Grants support alignment with State workforce priorities and encourage coordination among State agencies and local educational agencies. The program is funded under section 4103(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and is designed to help States provide well-rounded educational opportunities through career pathways exploration initiatives.

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