FY2027: My Career and Academic Plan MyCAP, Middle School Career Connected Learning, and High School Work-based Learning
Forecasted
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education grant supports MyCAP, career-connected learning in middle schools, and work-based learning in high schools to boost student college and career readiness.
Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: MyCAP: up to $7,000 per high school (district cap $56,000); Middle School: up to $15,000 per school (cap $75,000); Work-based Learning: variable, approx. $500,000 total
Summary: Supports Massachusetts districts and schools to enhance college, career, and civic readiness through MyCAP planning, middle school career-connected learning, and high school work-based learning.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates and details are projected and subject to change.
Description
This grant program from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) provides competitive funding to districts and schools to advance student readiness for college, careers, and civic life. The initiative encompasses three grant options:
- My Career and Academic Plan (MyCAP) Planning and Implementation: Supports high schools in developing and implementing comprehensive MyCAP frameworks across personal, social, mental health, career, and academic domains.
- Middle School Career Connected Learning: Funds middle schools to integrate academic and career development with real-world applications, fostering foundational skills and career awareness.
- High School Work-based Learning: Provides resources for expanding and aligning work-based learning opportunities, including the implementation of the MEFA Pathway statewide database.
Applicants may apply for one or more options. The grants aim to foster whole-school approaches, professional development, and collaboration with workforce partners to prepare students for postsecondary success.
