CTE Grant Available

Launch Your Future Today (LYFT) Pathways funding is available to schools and their partners to develop shared career and technical education (CTE) courses and programs.

LYFT is a rural CTE pathway initiative with the purpose of rebuilding CTE in southwest and west central Minnesota.  The goal of LYFT Pathways is for every secondary student in the region to gain marketable skills through meaningful CTE courses and opportunities which lead to further education and careers that match our region's labor market needs.

LYFT Grant Requirements

• At least two or more high schools cooperating with each other
• Collaboration with business partners 
• Development or expansion of CTE experiences
• Courses match local or regional labor market needs
• Hands-on learning opportunities
• Sustainable after first year funding

For more information and to apply for LYFT funds, go to the LYFT website.

Watch the LYFT video.