Last week the House and Senate finished up their district work periods, and are now set to return to Washington. Below are some of the CTE-related policy highlights from last week:
- Apprenticeship Grantees Announced: The U.S. Department of Labor announced the 28 public-private partnerships that are set to receive $100 million worth of grants through the Apprenticeship: Closing the Skills Gap program. The grants are specifically targeted to paid apprenticeship programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials.
- Stackable Credential Program Technical Assistance Application Opened: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education announced that the technical assistance phase for its Pathways to Credentials project has begun. This allows up to 10 community colleges to receive free technical assistance on stackable credential program design. Full details are available here, and you can register for a webinar on the program here.
- CTE Month Resolutions Finalized: The deadlines for co-sponsors to the House and Senate CTE Month resolutions closed. We are hearing that each resolution received more than 50 co-sponsors, which is terrific. Final numbers will be posted on the CTE Policy Watch Blog once confirmed. Thank you to everyone who contacted their Members of Congress.
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