College, Career and Technical Education

Massachusetts Work Immersion Network RFP (Round 2) Posted

DESE is now accepting applications for a second round of participation in the Massachusetts Work Immersion Network (MassWIN) pilot, which will launch in mid-July and run through the end of November 2021. The competitive RFP has been posted.

Eligible applicants are Massachusetts schools/districts with designated, established Innovation Pathways in Manufacturing and approved Chapter 74 programs in Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering, Robotics and Automation, or Health Careers.

An LEA may submit one application for a maximum award of $15,000.00, to stipend up to three educators (two classroom teachers and one internship/co-op coordinator) at a rate of $5,000.00 per educator.

A total of 18 educators from six different schools/districts will be selected.

Grant applications must be submitted via email to jennifer.a.gwatkin@mass.gov and received by the Department by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021.