Career and Technical Education Awards $1.1 Million in Education Readiness Grants
Grant expands access to Advanced Manufacturing and Digital Technology CTE programs
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (Commission) has awarded 11 Career and Technical Education (CTE) districts or high schools with an Education Readiness Grant. This grant provides funding to implement CTE programs in high-demand career fields. The grant is administered through the Commission’s CTE team and aims to strengthen partnerships between industry and local schools, while increasing student access to opportunities in these career fields.
The Commission awarded $685,000 in advanced manufacturing and $415,000 in digital technology awards for a total of $1.1 million. Grant recipients will either expand or start an eligible program that has a direct connection with local employers in advanced manufacturing or digital technology industries. This includes providing students with work-based learning experience that complements the CTE pathways coursework.