Millions of dollars awarded to Miami Valley schools

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Governor’s office announced that 34 schools are set to earn grant funding, including some here in the Miami Valley.

The awards will be given through the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant Program. The funding aims to increase access to technical education and career skills for 6,330 students across the state.

Of the 34 schools, five schools in the Miami Valley are set to receive an award. In total $5,311,347.50 was provided to those five schools alone.

“The second round of the Career Technical Education Equipment Grant will offer even more students hands-on experience and educational opportunities in a variety of in-demand, high-wage pathways,” said Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin.

The first round of applicants, 57 schools total, received right under $70 million in funding in March.

Click here for more information about the grant program.

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