Quick Facts
FundingUp to $250,000
Grade Focus6-12
DeadlineCheck PDE for current round
FunderPennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania's Schools-to-Work Program Grants fund programs that connect secondary students to career pathways through work-based learning, internships, and industry partnerships. Awards of up to $250,000 help schools build work-readiness programming.
What This Grant Funds
Grants fund work-based learning programs, career exploration activities, employer partnerships, and the infrastructure needed to deliver work-readiness education. Equipment supporting career pathway courses is allowable.
Who Is Eligible
- Pennsylvania public school districts and vocational-technical schools
- Programs must connect students to career pathways through work-based learning
- Industry partnerships are required
- Programs serving economically disadvantaged students are prioritized
How Forward Education Products Qualify
micro:bit Robotics Kit — engineering and technology career pathway equipment for Schools-to-Work programs
Coding for Good Kit — CS and coding career pathway curriculum for Pennsylvania work-based learning
micro:bit Starter Kit — physical computing hardware for technology career exploration programs
Keep in Mind: Document employer partnerships clearly in your application. Real employer involvement, not just letters of support, is critical. Connect program outcomes to PA labor market data.
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