The $9,849,074 federal Formula Grant award supports the Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States program (CFDA 84.048) administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Career Technical and Adult Education. This funding enables the West Virginia Department of Education to deliver a comprehensive range of educational activities designed to develop the academic, technical, and employability skills of secondary and postsecondary students enrolled in career and technical education programs across West Virginia. Key services provided through this funding include curriculum development, equipment purchases, teacher training, and student support services that bridge academic learning with practical workforce preparation.
As a subrecipient, various local education agencies, community colleges, and technical schools in West Virginia have received portions of this grant funding from the West Virginia Department of Education to implement career and technical education programs aligned to approved local plans. Sub-awarded services have included purchasing CTE equipment, providing special education and Title I services, delivering teacher professional development, and supporting extracurricular activities under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.
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