A total of $150,000 in grants for supporting computer science and STEM education has been approved for schools in Luzerne and Schuylkill counties, as stated by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).
“The Luzerne Intermediate Unit and Mahanoy Area School District have each received $75,000 through the state Department of Education’s PAsmart program,” said Watro. “These grants will support the development and expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in STEM and computer science in our communities to ensure our students are prepared with the skills they’ll need to succeed in the future.”
“This highly competitive funding will help teach our students career-defining skills and connect them with in-demand jobs in our area,” Argall added. “I’m committed to supporting and expanding career and technical education programs across Pennsylvania.”
PAsmart is an initiative aiming to expand inclusion in STEM and computer science teaching and learning. Since 2018, more than $60 million has been strategically invested in education and workforce development through the initiative.
