Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program

Archived Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program information have been moved to the Archives.

The Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant for the Florida Department of Education is now posted on the Division’s website. The State funds are appropriated under the 2021 State of Florida General Appropriations Act (Appropriation Number 123 – 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.

Because of the increased interest in the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant, the Florida Department of Education has decided to extend the mandatory Notice-of-Intent-to-Apply to August 26, 2021.

• Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Announcement Memo (PDF)
• Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Announcement Memo (PDF) (Revised 8/17/2021: Mandatory Notice of Intent to Apply due date changed)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Request for Proposals (RFP) Documents

• Request For Proposal (PDF) (Revised 8/17/2021: Mandatory Notice of Intent to Apply due date changed)
• Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (Excel) (Revised 8/17/2021: Mandatory Notice of Intent to Apply due date changed)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Questions and Answers

• General Frequently Asked Questions 1 (PDF) (Reposted 8/17/2021)
• Frequently Asked Questions (Week 1) (PDF) (Reposted 8/17/2021)
• Frequently Asked Questions (Week 2) (PDF) (Reposted 8/17/2021)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Webinars and Key Dates

There are a few important dates to remember. Applicants are highly encouraged to attend all five webinars:

• July 14, 2021
  • Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Funding Opportunity Webinar (Recording)
• July 15, 2021
  • 2021-22 Quality Components of Registered Apprenticeship (Recording)
• July 22, 2021
  • 2021-22 Resources for Successful Apprenticeship Programs: CareerSource Florida and Apprentice Florida (Recording)
• August 2, 2021
  • 2021-22 Registered Apprenticeship in Healthcare: A Talent Pipeline Strategy (Recording)
• August 3, 2021
  • 2021-2022 Spotlight on Registered Apprenticeship: Information Technology Sector (Recording)
• August 26, 2021 – Deadline to Submit Notice of Intent to Apply (Mandatory)
• August 26, 2021 – Deadline to Submit Complete Application (by the close of business 5PM EDT)

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 (Word, 51KB)
  • 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)