06-05-2025
Over $1M awarded to Central Pennsylvania career, technical schools
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Multiple career and technical education centers across Pennsylvania have received funding to expand access to computer science, science, technology, engineering, and math education for learners.
Grants, which totaled $10.35 million, were awarded to 55 organizations in 29 counties to support STEM and computer science learning opportunities. The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced the grants for PAsmart Advancing Grants for Career and Technical Education programs, including for some in our area.
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Here are the Central Pennsylvania awardees (Grants total: $1,575,00):
Blair County
Appalachia Intermediate Unit was awarded $450,000
Bedford County
Bedford County Technical Center was awarded $75,000
Cambria County
Admiral Peary Area Vocational-Technical School was awarded $450,000
Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center was awarded $75,000
Clearfield County
DuBois Area School District was awarded $450,000
Somerset County
Windber Area School District was awarded $75,000
Institutions that received $450,000 or $400,000 grants have planned innovative projects to expand access to computer science and STEM experiences for both students and adults. Grants of $75,000 will support collaboration between schools and a local or regional career and technical provider or will help communities design and plan local and/or regional approaches to expanding career and technical education in STEM and computer science.
A full list of awardees can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.
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