600k granted to Pathways To Prosperity in Del.

600,000 dollars worth of additional funding have been announced for 55 public schools in Delaware as a part of the “Pathways To Prosperity” program.

Through the program, school districts implement career and technical education which connects students to hands-on industry training. Some programs that are currently in place include culinary arts and computer science.

According to Delaware governor Jack Markell, the Pathways To Prosperity program was initially launched this past fall, but with 500,000 dollars worth of funding.

“I applaud the district administrators, teachers, higher education leaders, and employers who have made it a top priority to provide these opportunities to our students,” said Markell. “They have allowed this initiative to expand at an incredible rate, recognizing that these opportunities are vital to give all of our young people the best chance to reach their potential. Working together, we will ensure every student can not only participate but thrive in the job market into which they will graduate.”

With the new grants more than doubling that, the state hopes the program will serve about 5,000 students by next fall.