Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) (Discontinued)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) Program - Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Education. This sub-initiative, part of the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG), aims to increase the supply of qualified teachers in Florida. It supports partnerships between eligible applicants and participating employers (including Florida charter schools and charter management organizations) to create a no-cost pathway to the teaching profession for registered teacher apprentices.

2025-2026 Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant — Grow Your Own is a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education that funds local education agencies to develop Grow Your Own programs recruiting and training community members as educators. Designed to diversify the Illinois teaching workforce, the program supports paraprofessionals, community members, and career changers in earning teaching licensure. Eligible applicants are Illinois public school districts and higher education partners. Awards vary; programs must include mentorship, coursework support, and a clear pathway to full-time teaching employment.

Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The Career Pathways Exploration (CPE) program supports efforts to provide elementary and secondary school students with increased career exploration opportunities that allow them to develop, expand, and prioritize the skills and knowledge needed to excel in high-demand fields. This program provides competitive grants to States to build their capacity to integrate career exploration into statewide career pathways and workforce readiness programs.

Pathway Grant / Pathway to Economic Stability Grant is sponsored by Education Foundation BPW Florida. This grant program supports Florida women pursuing certificate programs in Florida State Colleges, recognizing the importance of such programs for achieving a 'living wage' without a four-year degree. The program initially piloted with Palm Beach State College Foundation.