The Florida Department of Education has announced the allocation of $14.6 million through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) for the 2025-26 year. The funding will be distributed among 34 entities, including school districts, colleges, state universities, and private training organizations. The grant aims to start, expand, or operate registered apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs across the state.
According to Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas, “Governor DeSantis’ continued investment in workforce education is transforming opportunities for students across Florida. These programs give students the chance to train alongside industry experts and discover their strengths and step confidently into the jobs that drive Florida’s economy forward.”
The new funding is expected to support more than 7,100 participants who will receive both on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Since its inception, the PCOG program has awarded a total of $105 million, funding over 350 proposals and serving more than 20,000 participants statewide. The initiative provides students with access to training methods designed to benefit both job seekers and businesses through apprenticeship opportunities.
A full list of grant awards for 2025-26 can be found at https://www.fldoe.org/pathwaysgrant/.
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed over $10 billion toward workforce education and training initiatives in Florida. This investment has contributed to nearly 800,000 K-12 career and technical education (CTE) students—the highest number recorded in state history—alongside more than 480,000 postsecondary CTE students and over 22,000 registered apprentices and preapprentices.
Additional information about the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program is available at www.fldoe.org/pathwaysgrant.
