Division: Teaching and Learning Services

Office: Career Readiness

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Purpose: 

It is the intent of the Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) – Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Year 3/4 Continuation grant program to provide statewide leadership (state advisors) for the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) identified below. CTSOs are student-led organizations that develop student competencies and career readiness designed to 1) prepare them for success in environments in different broad industry areas, 2) gain self-confidence and pride in their work and accomplishments, 3) learn good leadership qualities and skills, and 4) identify and make realistic career choices that encourage individual achievement and recognition. Local chapters of a CTSO are established at LEAs serving secondary students.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) promotes career opportunities in the family and consumer sciences, to enhance the delivery of quality family and community services to all people.

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has established a four-year grant program. This continuation grant program is open to Edison School District.

Based on the availability of FY25 State Vocational Aid funds, this third year of this four-year grant program will begin September 1, 2024 and will end on August 31, 2025.

 

Eligible Agencies: Edison School District

Grant Type: Continuation

Number of Award(s) Anticipated: 1

Application Due Date: 8/1/2024

Total Amount Available: $158,500