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☷Biden Harris Administration Announces $25M in Grant Awards to Advance Career Connected High Schools
U.S. Department of Education ( By Press Release office)
Jan 26,2024
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The Biden - Harris Administration is announcing today that they will be giving out 19 new grants totaling $25 million through the Perkins Innovation and Modernization , Career Connected High Schools ( CCHS ) grant program . This funding , provided by the U . S . Department of Education , will help education and workforce systems partner with businesses to create new career - focused high school programs for more students . The recipients of these grants will be using four proven strategies to help students succeed in their careers , including offering guidance on postsecondary education and careers , increasing opportunities for enrollment in college courses , providing work - based learning experiences , and giving students industry - recognized credentials . President Biden understands the importance of investing in career - focused education to prepare young people for jobs in high - demand fields . The goal is to transform the high school experience and ensure that all students have access to college courses , work - based learning , industry credentials , and comprehensive career guidance . The Biden - Harris Administration is committed to providing career - focused learning opportunities for every student . This grant is part of the Department ' s effort to raise the bar and help young Americans access well - paying jobs . Secretary Cardona will be visiting the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education ' s Advanced Technical Center in Washington , DC to highlight this announcement . This grant program is the first of its kind , aimed at expanding access to career - focused high school programs for more students , with a particular focus on underserved students . The Department received over 160 applications from 43 states and the District of Columbia , totaling more than $850 million in funding requests for career - focused learning projects . For more information on each program ' s awards , you can check out the Innovation and Modernization Program webpage here , or visit the Unlocking Career Success website for more details on career - connected learning .
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