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Creating career and technical education pathways
Increasing investment in career and technical education fosters student learning and prepares them for the workforce. Everyone deserves access to education and training that leads to well-paying jobs and dignity in the workplace.
To learn more about the AFT and American Association of University Professors’ plan to strengthen CTE, read Pillar II of “A Blueprint for Strengthening and Transforming Higher Education” and view the articles and updates related to the AFT and CTE below.
The AFT has launched the Career Pathways Partnership Grants to help affiliates build and strengthen local career pathways work. AFT affiliates can apply for grants of up to $15,000 to kickstart or expand partnerships with school districts, employers, higher education institutions and community organizations. Funding can support work-based learning opportunities, including internships and apprenticeships, as well as equipment and materials for career and technical education programs. Applications open Sept. 10 and are due Nov. 13
Learn more and apply for an AFT Career Pathways Partnership Grant.
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