CFDA#
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Funder Type
State Government
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)
Summary
The goal of the Building Capacity for Career Pathways in Comprehensive Schools NGO is to increase access and opportunities for New Jersey students to participate in high-quality career and technical education programs in comprehensive high schools, delivered through career pathways leading to high-skill, high-wage and in-demand careers.
This limited-competitive grant will build off the successful (previous) grant, Building Capacity for Career Pathways: A Pilot Program for Comprehensive High Schools initiative was the starting point to build a pipeline of trained and educated residents at the secondary level who are prepared to enter directly into the workforce or continue to higher education.
The overall expected outcomes of this grant program are to:
- Increase the number of students participating in high-quality CTE programs through career pathways;
- Improve career preparation of students;
- Increase the number of students attaining industry-valued and postsecondary credentials during high school, and who are eligible to continue education and credential attainment in a career pathway after graduation; and
- Provide technical assistance to build capacity for model career pathways statewide, creating a community of experienced and knowledgeable educators, industry, and postsecondary partners.
History of Funding
Cherry Hill, Collingswood Boro, and Pitman School Districts were awarded in year one of the program.
Additional Information
Applicants will build two CTE programs of study aligned to the New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) Key Industries providing career pathways to their students:
- Construction and Energy;
- Finance;
- Health Care;
- Leisure and Hospitality;
- Life Sciences;
- Transportation, Logistics, and Distribution;
- Manufacturing;
- Retail Trade; and
- Technology.
The first CTE program of study must be implemented by September 2022; the second CTE program of study must be implemented by September 2025.
Eligibility Details
Comprehensive School District, Regional School District, or Charter School serving grades 9-12 that do not currently have an approved CTE program and/or CTE program of study were eligible to apply for this program.
Eligible applicants for the continuation grant include Cherry Hill, Collingswood Boro, and Pitman School Districts.
Note: County vocational school districts are not eligible to apply for this grant opportunity.
Deadline Details
Applications were due by 4:00 p.m. on December 5, 2024. This was the fourth year of the 4-year program, future funding is anticipated pending state appropriations.
Award Details
The NJDOE is offering this NGO to Cherry Hill Township, Collingswood Borough, and Pitman; the three districts selected through a competitive process in Year 1. Applicants may apply for up to $168,750 in year four. Based on the availability of state vocational aid, this fourth year of this four-year grant program will begin February 1, 2025 and end on January 31, 2026.
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