FY2027: My Career and Academic Plan MyCAP, Middle School Career Connected Learning, and High School Work-based Learning
This grant supports Massachusetts schools in implementing MyCAP, middle school career-connected learning, and high school work-based learning to promote student readiness for college, careers, and civic life.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027: Full application deadline | July 2027: Questions submitted via email deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per high school (MyCAP, max $56,000/district) | Up to $15,000 per middle school (Career Connected Learning, max $75,000/district) | Up to $500,000 total for Work-based Learning
Summary: Supports Massachusetts schools in implementing MyCAP, career-connected middle school learning, and high school work-based learning to enhance student readiness for college, career, and civic life.
Description
This competitive grant program from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) provides supplementary funding to public school districts, charter schools, collaboratives, and approved special education schools to enhance college, career, and civic readiness for students. The initiative includes three distinct but interconnected options:
- MyCAP (My Career and Academic Plan) Planning and Implementation (High School): Supports high schools in developing or expanding the MyCAP process, which guides students in personal, social, career, and academic planning.
- Middle School Career Connected Learning: Funds middle schools to design and implement integrated experiences that connect academics, personal/social development, and career exploration, aligned with the state career development model.
- High School Work-based Learning: Expands work-based learning opportunities through strategic partnerships, statewide data systems, and use of the MEFA Pathway portal.
Applicants may choose to apply for one or more options, demonstrating integration and alignment across activities if pursuing multiple tracks. The program aims to build comprehensive models that connect classroom learning with real-world skill development and future planning.
