On January 13, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that more than $4.5 million in competitive grant funding has been awarded to 58 career and technical centers (CTCs) and school districts to help Pennsylvanians chart their own course through career and technical education programs.

The full list of recipients can be found on PDE’s Competitive Equipment Grants page.

This funding is a result of sustained investments in career and technical education (CTE), which provides students with the skills and knowledge to obtain high-priority occupations through a combination of classes and hands-on learning experiences allowing them to apply academics to real-world problems. More than 80 CTCs in Pennsylvania offer a combination of classes and hands-on learning in programs approved by PDE. Thousands of students earn industry credentials or certifications for local jobs in high demand, so they graduate on a path for success.