Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) Program

Archived PCOG Program information has 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 2025-2026 state of Florida General Appropriations Act (Item Number 121 – Aid to Local Governments – Grant Aids) to establish new and operate 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 submitting project concepts immediately.

• 2025-26 PCOG Funding Opportunity Memo (PDF)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Project Concept Document

• 2025-26 Project Concept Workbook (Excel, 06/18/25)
• Submit Your Project Concept to PCOG@fldoe.org

Pathways to Career Opportunities Webinars and Key Dates

Important dates to remember:

• June 27, 2025 Funding Opportunity Webinar
  • 2025-26 Funding Opportunity Webinar Slides (PDF)
• July 28, 2025 (5 PM Eastern) – Deadline to submit complete project concepts to PCOG@fldoe.org.

Pathways to Career Opportunities – Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program

The state funds appropriated in House Bill 5001, General Appropriations Act (GAA) (Item Number 121 – Aid to Local Governments – Grant Aids), includes a $5 million set aside for the Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program.

• 2025-26 PCOG-GYO Funding Opportunity Memo (PDF)
• 2025-26 Project Concept Workbook (Excel)

Important dates to remember:

• June 27, 2025 — Funding Opportunity Webinar
  • 2025–26 Funding Opportunity Webinar Slides (PDF)
• July 28, 2025 (5 PM Eastern) — Deadline to submit complete project concepts to PCOG@fldoe.org  

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-23.001-011 F.A.C. Please use the following link to access the PCOG Program Annual Report, www.fldoe.org/pathwaysgrant/annual-report.

Supporting Documents

• 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)
  • DOE 300 (Excel)
  • DOE 301 (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)