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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Cluster and Program Affiliate Grant

Purpose

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career Cluster and Program Affiliate grant provides federal Perkins funds to two- and four-year colleges and universities, community- based organizations, and non-profits to partner with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to support Maryland’s vision for career and technical education. That vision is for each student to have access and opportunity to engage in career programs of study that:

  • align to high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand careers;

  • includes the opportunity to earn post-secondary credit;

  • provides generalized work-based learning experiences across multiple grade levels that require the application of academic and technical knowledge and skills in a work setting; and

  • provides support for students to earn an industry-recognized credential and participate in the high school level of a registered apprenticeship program prior to graduation.


When will the application be open?

This Grant Information Guide was released on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.


Application Submission Date

Friday, December 15, 2023. No later than 5:00 pm, EST.



Customer Service Support Sessions

MSDE will hold three customer service support sessions for interested applicants. During these sessions, MSDE personnel will review the program requirements and application.

Customer Session 1

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Video Call Link


Customer Session 2

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Video Call Link


Customer Session 3

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Video Call Link



Questions

If you have questions about the application or the process, please contact the Program Manager:

Tiffany DeJesus
Director, Office of College and Career Pathways
Office: (410) 767-0518
tiffany.dejesus@maryland.gov