Pathways 2020 Archive

The 2019-2020 Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program information have been moved to the Archives.

The Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant for the Florida Department of Education is now posted on the Division’s website. As you may know, the State funds are appropriated under the 2020 State of Florida General Appropriations Act (Appropriation Number 127 – Aid to Local Governments – Grant Aids) to establish new or expand existing registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship programs. High schools, school district career centers or colleges, school district charter technical career colleges, Florida College System institutions, and other entities authorized to sponsor an apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program may begin applying immediately.

Pathways to Career Opportunities Request for Proposal (RFP)

• Request For Proposal Application (Word)
• Pathways to Career Opportunities Application (Excel)

Pathways to Career Opportunities Funding List

• Funding List (PDF) - Revised 8-16-2021

Pathways to Career Opportunities Questions and Answers (Q&A)

• 1^st Q&A– November 6, 2020 (PDF)
• 2^nd Q&A– November 16, 2020 (PDF)
• 3^rd Q&A– December 2, 2020 (PDF)

There are a few important dates to remember. Applicants are highly encouraged to attend all three webinars:

• November 10, 2020 – Pathways to Career Opportunities Overview: A Technical Assistance Webinar
• November 12, 2020 – Doing Apprenticeship 101: Best Practices & Program Assistance Webinar
• November 13, 2020 – CareerSource Collaboration & Apprentice Florida: Outreach, Marketing, Tutorials, Trainings, & Open Topics Webinar
• November 19, 2020 – Deadline to Submit Notice of Intent to Apply (Mandatory)
• December 03, 2020 – Deadline to Submit Complete Application (by the close of business 5PM EDT)

Supporting Documents for the Application

• Project Application Form
  • DOE 100A (Word)
• Projected Equipment Purchase Form (Word)
• General Terms, Assurances and Conditions for Participation in Federal and State Program
• Project Amendment Forms
  • DOE 150 (Word)
  • DOE 151 (Excel)
• Project Disbursement Forms
  • DOE 399 (Excel)
• Green Book (Project Application & Amendment Procedures for Federal and State Programs)
• Red Book (Financial & Program Cost Accounting & Reporting)
• Accounting Manual (Florida College System Accounting Manual)
• Reference Guide for State Expenditures (PDF) (Florida Department of Financial Services)