The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $998,114 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to 19 school districts throughout the state.
The Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Equipment grants will benefit 4,223 students and help address the state’s skilled workforce shortage by supporting schools as they prepare students for quality jobs.
School districts will use the funding to expand career pathway options by upgrading technical education training equipment and facilities. Projects include modernizing and constructing welding labs, acquiring bioengineering equipment and launching robotics programs.
These grants may also reduce higher education costs for families through dual enrollment credits, industry-endorsed certificates and technical endorsements on high school diplomas.
