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Washtenaw CTE expansion: AAPS highlights county grant, new programs and student success

Ann Arbor Public Schools Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Dr. Ryan Rowe and AAPS staff presented countywide career‑technical education growth and a $5 million grant intended to expand regional access to aviation, building trades, cybersecurity and other programs; AAPS staff and students described local CTE partnerships and outcomes.

At the March 18 meeting, Dr. Ryan Rowe (Washtenaw County CTE director) and district CTE staff updated the board on countywide efforts to expand access to career and technical education. Rowe said a $5,000,000 grant will fund consolidation and capacity building so students from all nine districts in the county can access high‑demand programs such as aviation/aerospace (FAA drone certification), building trades and cybersecurity.

Rowe described structural…

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