The Shelby School district has been awarded a $1.1 million state grant through the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Shelby is one of 34 schools across the state receiving dollars for the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program.
Shelby Superintendent, Michael Browning, told RichlandSource.com the announcement is a big deal for the district.
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced the 34 schools receiving awards through the second round of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program. With this announcement, 6,330 additional students across Ohio will have the opportunity to pursue a career technical education.
“Investing in our schools and making sure they have updated equipment for training is an investment into our students’ futures,” said Governor DeWine. “Providing the opportunity for more schools to purchase equipment so they can train additional students will set them – and our state – up for success.”
“We want every high school graduate to be career-ready, and to make that happen, students need to train on the same modern equipment they will have in the workplace,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “These grants will help the schools invest in that machinery and technology so their students will be ready to go to work when they graduate.”
Awarded schools will use the funding to upgrade their equipment in an effort to teach students the skills needed by Ohio businesses. Today’s awards will grow a variety of in-demand programs across the state including engineering, manufacturing, construction, and more.
“The second round of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant will offer even more students hands-on experience and educational opportunities in a variety of in-demand, high-wage pathways,” said Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin. “This grant is essential for preparing students for success, strengthening their learning, and meeting the needs of Ohio businesses, ultimately improving the workforce.”
Announced in March, the first application period awarded 57 schools grants totaling just under $70 million to expand career technical education access to an additional 10,545 students per year. In total, the two programs will offer new career technical education access to 16,875 students. Of the 91 schools awarded, 58 were considered “traditional” high schools, meaning they previously did not offer career technical education to their students, demonstrating the importance of teaching students the job skills they need to have a successful career in Ohio.
For more information on the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program, visit Workforce.Ohio.gov/CTEEquipment.