Ramsay Mechanical Assessment Preparation Grant
Ramsay Mechanical Assessment Preparation Grant supports Pennsylvania’s technical learners and instructors with test-preparation resources and trainer curricula to improve assessment readiness and performance.
Funder: Department of Labor and Industry
Due Dates: October 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET (Questions) | November 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET (Application)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $80,000 for one award; April 1, 2027–September 30, 2029
Summary: Supports openly accessible Ramsay Assessment test-preparation resources and a standardized Train-the-Trainer curriculum for Pennsylvania’s technical workforce.
Key Information: Awardees must support free public access for two years after development and transfer all developed materials to the Commonwealth.
Description
Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) funds the development of comprehensive online Ramsay Assessment test-preparation materials and a standardized Train-the-Trainer curriculum. The grant prioritizes the Mechanical, Electrical, and MultiCraft aptitude tests used by employers to assess candidates for technical and skilled-trades roles. It aims to strengthen instructor knowledge, improve consistency across training providers, and increase learner readiness, assessment performance, and pass rates.
The project will create resources usable across workforce agencies, education providers, and employer-based training environments. Deliverables include curriculum modules, lesson plans, practice items, trainer guides, learner resources, mentoring tools, and facilitation strategies. By establishing a sustainable instructional model aligned with employer needs, the initiative seeks to reduce employment barriers and expand Pennsylvania’s pipeline into high-growth technical careers.
