CTE Technical Incentive Grants

Eligibility

School Districts can claim funds annually based on the number of students who meet the following eligibility criteria:

Certifications earned were on the approved graduating year Certifications List.
Students graduated with a regular high school diploma or a technical education high school diploma.
Funding is limited to $1000 per pupil regardless of the number certifications the student earned on the approved list.

The Class of 2021 grant claims application will be open on Monday, May 24, through the DPI WISEsecure Home access.
Verify certificate eligibility with the Class of 2021 Approved Certifications List.
- Certifications are organized by category: Youth Apprenticeship (YA), DPI State Co-Op, Business and Industry, Wisconsin Technical College, Pre-Apprenticeship (not YA).
- Note the documentation required in the last column.
To learn more, watch this instructional webinar.
Follow the directions to enter Class of 2021 claims.
Student Award Money
- Students completing an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, or Firefighter Inspector certificate will receive $500 for EACH according to Wis. State Stats. §106.273.
- Obtain a student address for the next calendar year in order to enter the claim
- Provide these forms and directions to eligible students
  - Student Award Directions

DWD/DPI received a total of 9,475 claims from 335 school districts. 8,149 claims were eligible, resulting in a prorated allocation of $797.64 per student out of a total of $6.5 million available.
In addition, 82 students will receive $500 for each EMT, EMR, and/or Firefighter certification earned.
Class of 2020 grant funds will be transferred electronically prior to June 30, 2021. Please note that these CTE Incentive Grants are not considered cost reimbursement grants; therefore, funds do not need to be spent by the end of fiscal year 2021, nor do claims need to be made to DPI for spending.
Summary by district
Summary by all certifications earned

Questions regarding the Technical Incentive Grant contact:

DWD Office of Special Initiatives
Technical Incentive Grant email

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
Division of Employment and Training
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Incentive Grants Program