1450 Availability of 2004-2005 registered apprenticeship programs for youth ages 16 and over funds

DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION

Availability of 2004-2005 Registered Apprenticeship Programs for Youth Ages 16 and Over Funds

[34 Pa.B. 4167]

   Applications are invited for FY 2004-2005 Registered Apprenticeship Programs for Youth Ages 16 and Over funding. The project period is from August 7, 2004, to June 30, 2005. The maximum amount per application is $25,000. Available funds total $160,000.

1.  Eligibility Requirements

   Funding is available on a competitive basis to career and technical centers/area vocational-technical schools and school districts with approved secondary career and technical education programs.

2.  Applications Deadline

   Proposal letters are due September 1, 2004, by 5 p.m.

3.  How to Apply

   The Department of Education (Department) has implemented an Internet-based e-grant system that requires eligible applicants to apply for funding online. The grant guidelines will be available on the Department's website: www.pde.state.pa.us. Click on ''K-12 Schools,'' ''Career/Technical Education,'' ''Grants and Funding,'' ''Funding Sources'' and ''Registered Apprenticeship Programs for In-School Youth Ages 16 and Older.'' This website provides a listing of the various funding guidelines.

4.  Questions Concerning the Grant Application

   Questions concerning the grant application should be addressed to Lee Burket, Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, Division of Contract Administration, 333 Market Street, 6th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333, [phone], [e-mail].

GERALD L. ZAHORCHAK, Ed.D.,   
Acting Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 04-1450. Filed for public inspection August 6, 2004, 9:00 a.m.]