On May 11, the Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) jointly launched the Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) Grant Competition. The competition, which utilizes Student Support and Academic Enrichment funds from Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, will award funding to states to support the integration of career exploration opportunities in elementary and secondary schools.
Grant applicants must describe how they will provide career and/or college exploration and advising opportunities to promote greater awareness of the range of postsecondary educational and career options, and how the project or proposal is designed to support workforce development programs aligned with state priorities or meet one of several other workforce-development related goals. Projects that also include a focus on talent marketplaces will receive bonus points. Applications from states are due on June 9.
The Departments also issued a call for peer reviewers and are seeking experienced K-12 career pathway professionals to review and evaluate grant applications during the summer over a two-week period. Readers interested in the opportunity can view the notice here and contact ED (careerpathways@ed.gov) with any questions.
