$3million to U.P. Schools for CTE

April 16, 2026 | Industry Source | Pathways, Secondary

Over 10 Upper Peninsula school districts received hundreds of thousands of dollars in career and technical education (CTE) grants from the Michigan Department of Education. These are three-year grants designed to expand student access to high-quality CTE programs, according to MDE. $3million to U.P. Schools for CTE.

“Awarding these grants to local school districts is yet another way that we are helping to put Students First,” said State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Maleyko. “Michigan has experienced record enrollment in CTE programs in recent years, but we haven’t been able to fully keep up with the demand. These grants will give students more access to CTE programs that prepare them for postsecondary education and rewarding careers.”

Michigan Department of Education CTE Expansion Grants

School	Class	Total Grant Award
Bark River Harris Schools	Middle School Advanced Manufacturing	$311,000
Breitung Township Schools	Middle School Advanced Manufacturing	$203,557
Copper Island Academy	Middle School Advanced Manufacutring	$287,002
Forest Park School District	Middle School Advanced Manufacturing	$234,814
Gogebic-Ontonagon Intermediate School District	High School Construction Trades	$400,000
Hancock Public Schools	Middle School Advanced Manufacturing	$273,790
Houghton-Portage Township Schools	Middle School Advanced Manufacutring	$177,000
Iron Mountain Public Schools	Middle School Advanced Manufacturing	$233,625
L’Anse Area Schools	Middle School Advanced Manufacturing	$232,786
Marquette-Alger RESA	High School Engineering Technology	$80,000
Marquette-Alger RESA	High School Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	$176,291
Marquette-Alger RESA	High School Natural Resources and Conservation	$202,800
Marquette-Alger RESA	High School Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology	$180,480
North Dickinson County School	Middle School Advanced Manufacturing	$163,000
Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium, and Keweenaw	Middle School Advanced Manufacturing	$400,000
West Iron County Public Schools	High School Machine Tool Operation/Machine Shop	$234,814

CTE programs contribute to several goals in Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan. That includes Goal 4, to expand secondary learning opportunities for all students; Goal 5, to increase the percentage of all students who graduate from high school; and Goal 6, to increase the percentage of adults with a post-secondary credential.

This year’s funded proposals will launch 46 new middle school and 41 new high school CTE programs across the state. At the high school level, there is strong interest in computer programming, digital/multimedia design, construction trades, welding and business administration and management, reflecting statewide demand for talent in information technology, skilled trades and business leadership.

At the middle school level, digital technology, construction and especially advanced manufacturing are widely represented across districts, signaling strong momentum in early career exposure to high-demand technical fields.

Source: $3million to U.P. Schools for CTE