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The Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program aims to help states provide more career exploration opportunities for elementary and high school students. This program supports efforts to integrate career exploration into statewide education and workforce programs, aligning with state workforce needs. The grants are intended to help states build capacity to offer students real-world career insights and align educational opportunities with labor market demands.
Who it's for: This grant is specifically for state governments, as designated or endorsed by their Governors. It's designed for states that want to enhance their educational systems by integrating career exploration into their programs, aligning with workforce and economic development needs.
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Eligible applicants are state governments, specifically those designated or endorsed by their Governors. These applicants should be capable of coordinating K-12 career exploration initiatives that integrate education, workforce, and economic development systems. The program encourages alignment with the State's Unified or Combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plan.
This grant is specifically for state governments, as designated or endorsed by their Governors. It's designed for states that want to enhance their educational systems by integrating career exploration into their programs, aligning with workforce and economic development needs.
Funds can be used to develop and implement career exploration programs for students, integrate these programs into existing educational frameworks, and align them with state workforce priorities. The goal is to provide students with exposure to real-world career opportunities and help them develop skills needed in high-demand fields.
Total Program Funding
$44,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Award Range
$0 - $9,000,000
Deadline
Jun 9, 2026
Total Program Funding
$44,000,000
Always review the official grant listing for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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