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To study elements of successful dual enrollment programs in high schools across southwestern Pennsylvania in order to inform best practices for statewide policy on dual enrollment (over two years)

For the creation of a collaborative partnership model to strengthen the talent pool from kindergarten to retirement in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and engineering

For the Grow Your Own West Virginia Pathway to Teaching program, an innovative approach to recruiting and retaining West Virginia high school students interested in pursuing a career in teaching (over two years)

For expansion of a network of county school systems that will develop, grow, and strengthen outdoor learning opportunities for West Virginia students and teachers (over 18 months)

To implement Portals, a computer modeling curriculum program, across Greene, Fayette, and Washington Counties (over 18 months)

To engage peer organizations and community members in strategic conversations around the development of a teaching artists center in southwestern Pennsylvania

For continued expansion of the Kids for Kids program and the establishment of The Southwestern Pennsylvania Youth Council on Community Development

To support future-readiness of high school students through the implementation of the Penn State Readiness Institute Alumni Network

For continuation and expansion of the Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates program, enhancing student outcomes through offering experiential learning opportunities

To establish a Green Building and Design Institute program that will create equitable pathways for students from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds in green building and design industries