Career-Connected High School Grant Program Overview
The U.S. Department of Education's Career-Connected High School Grant Program aims to expand access to career-connected high school programs for students. With a project period of up to 36 months, the program impacts over 10,000 Wisconsin students through initiatives such as career advising, dual enrollment, work-based learning, and workforce credentials. The project involves a dedicated team and collaboration with various external grant partners to build capacity in secondary education, postsecondary education, and workforce development systems.
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U.S. Department of Education U.S. Department of Education Career Career- -Connected High School Connected High School Grant Program Grant Program
Grant Program Introduction from U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Amy Lloyd
Grant Fast Facts Grant Fast Facts Number of applicants: 160+ Number of awards: 19 Project period: Up to 36 months, with potential for renewal of up to an additional 24 months Funding awarded to DPI: $1.475 million/year Number of pilot schools to be served: 20 Number of mentor schools: 20 Number of WI students impacted: 10,000+ Number of statewide partners: 15 Geographic reach of a K-12 Career Readiness Team, Systems and Practices: State of Wisconsin
Project Management Team Project Management Team Sara Baird, CTE Assistant Director Shiela Coulton, CTE Operations Program Associate Carol Hutchison, CTE Communications Specialist Chris Lenske, CTE Perkins Grant Specialist Beth Kaminski, Regional Career Pathway State Director Sara Knueve, DAE Policy Initiatives Advisor/DAE Leader Jessie Sloan, CTE Data Consultant Karin Smith, CTE ACP and Dual Enrollment Consultant Sharon Wendt, CTE Director
External Grant Partners External Grant Partners DWD Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Youth Apprenticeship Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Wisconsin Technical College System Northwood Technical College Universities of Wisconsin Milwaukee Area Technical College Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities UW-Stevens Point, KEEP Wisconsin Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Milwaukee7 Economic Development Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce Visions Northwest Economic Development Pathways Wisconsin GPS Education Partners Inspire Wisconsin
Project Purpose Project Purpose CCHS Purpose: To build capacity among secondary education, postsecondary education, and workforce development systems that expands access to career-connected high school programs for more students with the goal of increasing the proportion of students who graduate from high school with these four keys that will unlock their career success: Key 1: Career advising and navigation Key 2: Dual enrollment Key 3: Work-based learning Key 4: Workforce credentials Unlocking Pathways Wisconsin Purpose: Goal 1: Develop a career-readiness capacity-building model that will assist high schools in implementing ACP and offering career pathway programs. Goal 2: Create a Statewide K-12 Career Readiness System
Project Principles Project Principles Schoolwide and collaborative Committed to equity Student-centered approach Long-term vision
Pilot High School Support Pilot High School Support Mentorship Professional learning opportunities Access to programs and partnerships Financial support Regular collaboration
Project Activities Project Activities Monthly School Team Meetings Monthly Mentor Meetings High school principal or assistant principal Academic and career planning coordinator Subgrantee Check-In Meetings Career and technical education coordinator Quarterly Virtual Meetings (and Optional Community of Practice Groups) Special education - Postsecondary transition planning coordinator District administrator (when applicable) Annual Unlocking Pathways Wisconsin Summit Classroom teachers End-of-Year Subgrant Report Students from underrepresented populations Family members from underrepresented populations
Next Steps Next Steps - - Year 1 Milestones Year 1 Milestones Spring Pilot and Mentor High Schools confirmed First Grant Partner meeting (internal and external) Project Coordinator Hired State K-12 Career Readiness Team Members Selected Summer Kickoff Meeting for Pilot and Mentor Schools (virtual) First State K-12 Career Readiness Team Meeting Communications and Professional Learning contract work begins First Annual Summit (in person) Fall Quarterly Meeting for Pilot and Mentor Schools (virtual) Winter State K-12 Career Readiness Team establishes state goals for Dual Enrollment Work-based Learning Industry-recognized Credentials
Lasting Impact Lasting Impact Increased student engagement and enthusiasm for academic and career planning and regional career pathway programs Greater equity in access to career-related opportunities for all students, including those from underserved populations A workforce better prepared to meet the needs of Wisconsin's industries A transformation of high schools into hubs of career exploration and preparation, fostering a culture of lifelong learning
