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Eastern career and technical school wins $216,090 Schools-to-Career grant, superintendent says
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Yenikone announced Eastern received a Pennsylvania Department of Labor Schools to Career Grant for $216,090 to expand cooperative placements and career pathways in HVAC, carpentry, electrical and welding for students across the region.
Superintendent Dr. Yenikone told the Springfield Township SD board on March 17 that Eastern career and technical school was awarded a Pennsylvania Department of Labor Schools to Career Grant in the amount of $216,090.
"The Pennsylvania Department of Labor Schools to Career Grant was awarded to Eastern in the amount of $216,090," Dr. Yenikone said, describing the award as regional in scope and designed to help students in Eastern's eight participating districts develop continuous career pathways in HVAC, carpentry, electrical and welding.
According to the superintendent, the grant will fund cooperative educational opportunities that place students with related employers while they are in high school to build employability and technical skills that could lead to lifetime employment. The district is one of eight sending districts participating in Eastern.
Why it matters: Career-and-technical placements can expand postsecondary and employment options for students and strengthen ties between schools and local employers. The superintendent framed the grant as a regional benefit that supports students across Eastern's partner districts.
What happens next: District and Eastern leadership will manage grant implementation and related placements; specific timelines and employer partners were not detailed in the public report.
