CTE Technical Incentive Grants

Eligibility

• 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.

Resources 

Frequently Asked Questions

CTE Incentive Grant Funding Summary

Class of 2021 Applications 

• 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. Click here to join the meeting.
• 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 

Class of 2020 Grants 

• 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