The Michigan Department of Education has awarded an additional $44.7 million in state funding to 80 school districts to expand career and technical education programs across the state.
The competitive grants aim to increase access to state-approved CTE programs for students in communities with limited options or documented gaps.
“As I’ve visited schools throughout the state, I have heard from educators, students and community members about the importance of having high-quality, relevant CTE programs in their local schools,” said State Superintendent Glenn Maleyko. “These funds will make a difference in districts across Michigan by providing the resources needed to create learning spaces for our students aligned with high-wage, high-skill and in-demand careers.”
The latest award brings the total to $68.5 million when first-round funding from April is included.
Funds are being awarded over a three-year period and will fund 229 new CTE programs across 117 school districts statewide, including 57 middle schools.
Modern programs include advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, construction trades, hospitality, health sciences, engineering, cosmetology, digital technology, agriculture and culinary arts.
Oakland County districts earning grants:
Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac: Middle School Arts, Entertainment, and Design, Hospitality Administration/Management, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology, Cosmetology and Business, Management and Administration – $1,989,336
Birmingham Public Schools: Mechanical Drafting – $332,980
Hazel Park School District: Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology – $308,011