Ramsay Mechanical Assessment Preparation Grant
Funds the creation of open, standardized Ramsay test-prep and Train-the-Trainer materials to improve technical workforce readiness in Pennsylvania.
Funder: Department of Labor and Industry
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (Questions deadline) | July 27, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $40,000 total; one competitive award; 6-month project period.
Summary: Supports the development of standardized, openly accessible Ramsay Assessment test-prep and Train-the-Trainer materials to strengthen Pennsylvania’s technical workforce pipeline.
Key Information: Only one award will be made; all materials must be made free and public after grant period.
Description
This grant funds the creation of comprehensive, openly accessible test-preparation resources and a standardized Train-the-Trainer curriculum for the Ramsay Mechanical, Electrical, and MultiCraft Aptitude Tests. The goal is to equip instructors with the knowledge, tools, and instructional practices necessary to deliver high-quality, standardized test-prep instruction, thereby improving student performance, pass rates, and workforce readiness in Pennsylvania’s technical industries. All materials developed will be publicly owned by the Commonwealth and must remain available free of charge beyond the grant period.
