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Holyoke schools join state career pilot program
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke School District is one of 14 chosen to join the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's My Career and Academic Plan pilot program.
The district received about $24,976 from the $281,000 in Work-Based Learning grants awarded to schools across the state last week.
Gov. Maura Healey said in an announcement that work-based learning experiences are crucial for preparing students for the future.
'These grants will help support strong partnerships between schools and employers, opening doors for students in critical STEM fields like health care, manufacturing, and technology,' Healey said.
The pilot program is part of the administration's Reimagining High School initiative.
DESE will assist districts in integrating the program. It seeks to help middle and high school students focus on academic, personal, and career goals.
In March, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced $914,385 in funding to 135 schools in 49 districts to help them adopt the career and academic plan. Over 200 schools in more than 150 districts have engaged in the program.
Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said the goal is to connect academic learning 'with meaningful work experiences.'
Grant recipients will team up with MassHire Workforce Boards and Commonwealth Corporation to create plans and resources to better link education with job training.
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