Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) – Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Year 5 Continuation
Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) – Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Year 5 Continuation funds NJ students’ leadership and career readiness activities to advance health care careers.
Funder: New Jersey Department of Education
Due Dates: October 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (Application) | December 31, 2026 (First interim report) | April 30, 2027 (Second interim report) | May 31, 2027 (Budget modifications) | July 15, 2027 (Final reimbursement request) | July 31, 2027 (Third interim report) | October 31, 2027 (Final report)
Funding Amounts: $158,500 total available for one anticipated award, covering September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027
Summary: Supports statewide HOSA leadership, student career readiness, competitive events, and advisor development in New Jersey.
Key Information: Only Kean University, the recipient selected in Year 1, may apply for this continuation grant.
Description
The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Career Readiness administers this fifth-year continuation grant to provide statewide leadership for HOSA, a student-led career and technical student organization promoting health care careers and quality health care. Local chapters serve secondary students through local educational agencies. The program develops students’ career readiness, confidence, leadership skills, and ability to make realistic career choices.
Funding supports the administration and coordination of co-curricular activities, competitive events, awards, student leadership opportunities, and professional development for teachers and advisors. Priorities include student recruitment, inclusion of special populations, statewide collaboration, and sound management of grant and student organization accounts. Activities connect academic and career and technical education studies with real-world experiences and current industry standards.
