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Funds totaling over $46.5 million are being awarded to 26
states, 24 local communities, and three Native American tribes that have had
federally funded School-to-Work (STW) efforts under way for a number of years,
Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman and Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley
announced today. The grantees will use these new funds to ensure that their
promising STW systems are self-sustaining when federal funding ends.
"The School-to-Work promise is already unfolding in these
states and communities," Secretary Herman said. "This important effort will
continue to give young people hope and opportunity as it builds their
foundation for success."
"These state, local and tribal partnerships are providing
young people with the academic skills, work-based learning opportunities and
exposure to career possibilities needed to pursue college and career success,"
said Secretary Riley. "With these funds they will continue to build and sustain
activities that have proven effective in helping students transition from
classroom to careers."
Now, 26 states in their fourth or fifth grant year will
receive additional funds totaling $33.9 million. These new funds will allow
states to focus on specific areas that they have identified as key to carrying
forward their STW efforts when their implementation grants end. Some strategies
include: providing additional professional development to all partners;
ensuring that teaching and learning are grounded in real-life examples;
solidifying community partnerships; and broadening teacher training and
credentialing to support STW principles.
The remaining 24 states, Puerto Rico and the District
of Columbia will be able to apply for funds in 2000.
States receiving grants today are: Alaska, Arizona,
Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska ,New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, North
Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia
and Wisconsin.
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