Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) Program

PCOG New Programs Webinar

• 2022-23 PCOG New Programs Webinar

Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Prioritized Funding Lists (2022-23)

• 2022-23 PCOG Prioritized Funding List (Statewide) (PDF) Updated 12/05/2022
• 2022-23 PCOG Prioritized Funding List (Space Coast) (PDF)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Program Annual Report

As required in Rule 6A-20.046, the Florida Department of Education must annually report on information set forth in s. 1011-802(4) F.S., s. 1008.39 F.S., and Rule 6A-23.011 F.A.C. Please use the following link to access the PCOG Program Annual Report, www.fldoe.org/pathwaysgrant/annual-report.

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Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program – Space Coast Information

The PCOG Program – Space Coast competition for FDOE is now posted on the Division of Career and Technical Education's website. The state funds are appropriated under the 2023 state of Florida General Appropriations Act (Item Number 119 – Aid to Local Governments – Grant Aids) to establish new or expand existing registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship programs. High schools, school district career centers or colleges, school district charter technical career colleges, Florida College System institutions, and other entities authorized to sponsor an apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program may begin applying immediately.

• PCOG Funding Opportunity Memo (PDF)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Request for Proposals (RFP) – Space Coast Documents

• Request For Proposal (PDF)
• PGOC Application (Excel)

Pathways to Career Opportunities – Space Coast Questions and Answers

• General Frequently Asked Questions #1 (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions #2 (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions #3 (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions #4 (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions #5 (PDF)

Pathways to Career Opportunities – Space Coast Webinars and Key Dates

There are a few important dates to remember. PCOG applicants and potential PCOG applicants are highly encouraged to attend all six webinars:

• August 4, 2022
  • 2022-23 PCOG: Funding Opportunities Webinar - Space Coast (Recording)
  • 2022-23 PCOG: Funding Opportunities Webinar Slides - Space Coast (PDF)

August 18, 2022 – Deadline to submit Notice of Intent to Apply (Mandatory)

August 18, 2022 – Deadline to submit complete PCOG Application (by the close of business, 5PM EDT) to CTEGRANT@fldoe.org.

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Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program Information

Archived PCOG Program information have been moved to the Archives.

The PCOG Program for FDOE is now posted on the Division of Career and Technical Education's website. The state funds are appropriated under the 2023 state of Florida General Appropriations Act (Item Number 119 – Aid to Local Governments – Grant Aids) to establish new or expand existing registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship programs. High schools, school district career centers or colleges, school district charter technical career colleges, Florida College System institutions, and other entities authorized to sponsor an apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program may begin applying immediately.

• PCOG Funding Opportunity Memo (PDF)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Request for Proposals (RFP) Documents

• Request For Proposal (PDF)
• PGOC Application (Excel)
• The Survey Monkey Link Has Been Disabled, Please Submit Your Notice-of-Intent-to-Apply to Charles.Feehrer@fldoe.org

Pathways to Career Opportunities Questions and Answers

• General Frequently Asked Questions #1 (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions #2 (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions #3 (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions #4 (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions #5 (PDF)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Webinars and Key Dates

There are a few important dates to remember. PCOG applicants and potential PCOG applicants are highly encouraged to attend all six webinars:

• June 16, 2022
  • 2022-23 PCOG: Funding Opportunities Webinar (Recording)
  • 2022-23 PCOG: Funding Opportunities Webinar Slides (PDF)
• June 21, 2022,
  • Apprenticeship 101: A Quality Assurance System (Recording)
  • Apprenticeship 101: A Quality Assurance System Slides (PDF)
• June 22, 2022
  • CareerSource Florida: Resources for Successful Apprenticeships (Recording)
  • CareerSource Florida: Resources for Successful Apprenticeships (PDF)
• June 27, 2022
  • Can’t Find Qualified Employees? Don’t Keep Trying to Buy Them; Use Registered Apprenticeships to Build Them! (Recording)
  • Can’t Find Qualified Employees? Don’t Keep Trying to Buy Them; Use Registered Apprenticeships to Build Them! (PDF)
• June 29, 2022
  • Building Your Tech Talent Through Apprenticeship (Recording)
  • Building Your Tech Talent Through Apprenticeship (PDF)
• July 7, 2022
  • Highlighting Successful PCOG Programs (Recording)
  • Highlighting Successful PCOG Programs (PDF)

July 15, 2022 – Deadline to submit Notice of Intent to Apply (Mandatory)

July 15, 2022 – Deadline to submit complete PCOG Application (by the close of business, 5PM EDT) to CTEGRANT@fldoe.org.

Supporting Documents for the Request for Proposals

• Project Application Form
  • DOE 100A (Word)
• Projected Equipment Purchase Form (Word)
• General Terms, Assurances and Conditions for Participation in Federal and State Program
• Project Amendment Forms
  • DOE 150 (Word, 44KB)
  • DOE 151 (Excel, 112KB)
• Project Disbursement Forms
  • DOE 399 (Excel)
• Green Book (Project Application & Amendment Procedures for Federal and State Programs)
• Red Book (Financial & Program Cost Accounting & Reporting)
• Accounting Manual (Florida College System Accounting Manual)
• Reference Guide for State Expenditures (PDF) (Florida Department of Financial Services)
• State of Florida Contract and Grant User Guide (PDF)