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Board approves amendment to Woonsocket P‑TECH grant to add engineering pathway
Summary
Woonsocket school district received board approval to amend a previous P‑TECH grant and use roughly $100,000 remaining to start an engineering pathway in partnership with CCRI and Keller, expanding the original workforce-focused program.
The board approved an amendment to a grant agreement with the City of Woonsocket to repurpose about $100,000 remaining from an earlier P‑TECH award to launch an engineering pathway at the district's career and technical high school.
Staff explained the original P‑TECH grant funded curriculum and startup costs in partnership with CCRI and CVS; the district has used about $100,000 of the $200,000 original award and asked to amend the remaining funds to support an engineering pathway in collaboration with CCRI and Keller. Staff noted the proposed program already has enrollment interest, with 26 students signed up.
Board members praised the P‑TECH model and the amendment was approved by voice vote.
