Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration awarded $7.02M in formula grant funding to Hawaii's Office of the State Director for Career & Technical Education under the Career and Technical Education – Basic Grants to States program (CFDA 84.048), effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award supports the development and enhancement of career and technical education (CTE) pathways for secondary and postsecondary students across Hawaii. The funding enables core activities including curriculum development, equipment acquisition, educator professional development, student support services, and implementation of approved state and local CTE plans aligned with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations.

As the state's designated eligible agency under Perkins V legislation, the Office of the State Director for Career & Technical Education functions as a pass-through entity, distributing subgrants to local educational agencies, area CTE schools, educational service agencies, and postsecondary institutions after setting aside funds for state administration and leadership activities. Based on historical funding patterns, the agency strategically partners with entities including the Hawaii Department of Public Safety, Hawaii State Department of Education, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, and Kupu to support career pathway development, increase postsecondary placement of students (including Native Hawaiian students in natural resources sectors), and deliver comprehensive CTE programs statewide.