Michigan Department of Education Awards Nearly $44.7 Million to Expand Career and Technical Education

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced an additional award of nearly $44.7 million in state funding to 80 districts. These competitive grants aim to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, increasing access to high-quality, state-approved CTE for students in communities with limited options or documented opportunity gaps. This brings the total funding for CTE in Michigan to $68.5 million, distributed over a three-year period.