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Career Development Mission-Mini Grant is sponsored by Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF) and MOHELA. This grant program focuses on strengthening career pathways and workforce readiness. It supports efforts by high schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations working with Missouri students to provide career exploration, soft skills development, and workforce preparation.
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Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation Announces Accessibility: Skip TopNav Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation Announces Mission-Mini Grant to Support Career and Technical Education February 25, 2025 15:12 ET CHESTERFIELD, Mo. , Feb.
25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the nation recognizes February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month , the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF) and MOHELA are proud to support Missouri students through its Career Development Mission-Mini Grant initiative. This grant program is designed to connect students with career opportunities, corporate partnerships, and pathways to success beyond high school.
"Investing in our students means investing in the future of our workforce," said Melissa Findley, Executive Director, Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation. "Through the Career Development Mission-Mini Grant, we are strengthening career pathways and equipping Missouri students with real-world skills to thrive in high-demand industries."
The Career Development Mission-Mini Grant opportunity focuses on career exploration, job shadowing, internships, mentorships, and workforce development. High schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $1,000 to support initiatives such as: Career Counseling & Exploration – Connecting students with advisors and professionals to help them navigate their career interests.
Business & College Tours – Providing opportunities for students to visit local employers and higher education institutions. Job Shadowing & Mentorships – Pairing students with professionals in their chosen career paths. Career Events & Workshops – Organizing job fairs, industry panels, and hands-on experiences.
To date, MSLF has received 27 applications, with 18 already approved for funding. Examples of funded projects include: Hamilton R-II – Job shadow partnerships and guest speaker events for sophomore Career course students. Fair Play High School – “March Madness Career Match-Up,” a basketball-themed career exploration program.
Carl Junction High School – Incentives for students completing job shadowing or college visits. Ozark Mountain Technical Center – Mock Job Fair featuring over 30 employers. Mexico High School – "Show-Me Opportunities" local workforce development event.
Salisbury R-IV – Transportation and incentives for job shadowing experiences. Bolivar High School – Student certifications in high-demand fields such as Google IT, CDL, OSHA, and restorative nursing. "Providing students with opportunities to explore career pathways is critical to building a strong workforce and a thriving economy," said Scott Giles, Chairman of the MSLF Foundation Board and CEO of MOHELA.
"We are proud to support this initiative, which empowers students to make informed career choices and gain the skills necessary for long-term success." Applications for the Career Development Mission-Mini Grant will be accepted through April 1, 2025, or until funding is depleted. Interested schools and nonprofit organizations can request an application by visiting the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation page.
For more information on how MSLF is empowering Missouri students and supporting career and technical education, visit www. moslf. org .
About Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation MSLF is dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions and career development opportunities for Missouri students, particularly those with financial need, to prepare for and successfully complete their higher education journeys.
MOHELA is a non-profit, governmental corporation with 40 years of experience and a track record of providing exceptional customer service to the borrowers it serves. MOHELA plays an essential role in the student loan ecosystem, providing support and assistance for around 9 million borrowers. Missouri Scholarship & Loan Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation Provides $50,000 to Support Career and Technical Education CHESTERFIELD, Mo.
, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF) and MOHELA invested funding to support Missouri students through their Career Development... Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation and MOHELA Welcome EmpowerED Interns ST.
LOUIS, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2010 the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF), established by MOHELA, has been serving students with the vision that all Missouri...
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: High schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations in Missouri. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.