Large Grant Headed To Worcester Tech To Boost Career Training Programs

WORCESTER, MA — A Worcester school was awarded a large grant to further its programs.

Worcester Technical High School will receieve $3.75 million, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced on Thursday. The funding is part of more than $70 million in Career Technical Education program grants to 28 schools across the state.

Gov. Maura Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Secretary of Education Steve Zrike and Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez made the announcement at Assabet Valley Vocational High School in Marlborough on Thursday.

At schools across the state, the funding will create up to 2,500 new CTE seats by expanding 23 career tech programs, launching 27 new CTE programs, and upgrading equipment, technology, and lab spaces.

“Across Massachusetts, we’re hearing from students and families who want access to career technical education," said Gov. Healey. "That’s why we’re making a $70 million investment to expand programs, create new seats and modernize training facilities so more students can get the skills they need and step into strong, in-demand careers.”

According to the state, the CTE program equips students with the skills they need to succeed in today's job market. The programs are offered during the regular school day at dedicated CTE schools and at some traditional high schools, and some CTE programs take place "After Dark" outside the traditional school day.

While the announcement did not specify how the funding would be used, Patch reached out to Worcester Public Schools for additional information.

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