Blogs, News, & Newsletters
- 1/24/23
Secretary Cardona delivers remarks on how the Biden-Harris team continues to Raise the Bar in education and set students up for a lifetime of success - 11/14/22
New guidance issued on how federal funds can be used to develop/expand career pathway programs, including Registered Apprenticeships - 11/14/22
ED announced launch of “Career Z Challenge: Expanding Work-Based Learning Opportunities” competition in Spring 2023: More details to come - 11/14/22
Unlocking Career Success officially launched - 9/1/22
Homeroom blog published on “The Power of Dual Enrollment: The Equitable Expansion of College Access and Success” - 7/15/22
Homeroom blog published on “Career and College Pathways in Action: Top Takeaways from Experts in the Field” - 6/1/22
Pathways Call to Action from the Secretaries of Education, Labor, & Commerce - 5/24/22
Homeroom blog published on “Growing Pathways to Success for ALL Students”
Funding Opportunities
- Workforce Opportunities for Rural Communities (app due June 5, 2023) -- $44M to enable impacted communities to develop local and regional workforce development solutions aligned with existing economic development strategies and community partnerships to promote new, sustainable job opportunities and long-term economic vitality.
- Growth Opportunities (only intermediary orgs can still apply) -- $85M to prepare justice-involved youth and young adults for the world of work through placement into paid work experiences.
- DOL Nursing Expansion Grant Program
- DOL Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program -- $80M to fund public-private partnerships to develop, strengthen, and scale promising and evidence-based training models
