Federal Register #84.424J

Grant Competition for Statewide Career Pathways Exploration Program Administration

This opportunity invites States to apply for the Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) program, administered by the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with the Department of Labor. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education (primary agency) - Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor (partner agency) - Program Overview: - Competitive grant for States to build capacity for integrating career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs - Maximum award: $3,000,000 per year - Assistance Listing Number: 84.424J - Eligibility: - States or entities designated/endorsed by the governor (e.g., state educational agencies, workforce development agencies, vocational rehabilitation agencies, or consortia) - Program Priorities: - Two absolute priorities: Career Pathways Exploration and Workforce Readiness - One competitive preference priority: Talent Marketplaces - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and integration of career exploration and workforce readiness programs at the state level - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are requested - Focus is on program administration and statewide implementation, not product procurement

Description

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications to support the administration of the Fiscal Year 2026 Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The program provides competitive grants to States to build capacity for integrating career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs. The competition includes two absolute priorities and one competitive preference priority, with a maximum award of $3,000,000 per year. Eligible applicants are States or designated entities endorsed by the governor.

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