The U.S. Department of Education launched the Rural Tech Project, a $600,000 challenge to advance rural technology
education and prepare students for the careers of today and tomorrow. Join our information session on
July 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET FMI
education and prepare students for the careers of today and tomorrow. Join our information session on
July 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET FMI
From our friends at MMSA:
The U.S. Department of Education launched
the Rural Tech Project, a $600,000 challenge to advance rural technology
education and prepare students for the careers of today and tomorrow. The
Department invites high schools and local educational agencies to propose
technology education programs that use competency-based distance learning.
Ask your questions at the virtual information session
Join our information session on
July 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET to hear from U.S. Department of Education Assistant
Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education Scott Stump
and Program Specialist Albert
Palacios. They will discuss the growing opportunities for the technology workforce and the advanced skills
students will need for rewarding careers. They will explore how distance
learning and competency-based education can help rural communities create
new learning opportunities and how the challenge will support educators in
using these flexible models. The challenge team will also give an in-depth
overview of the challenge and answer questions during a live Q&A.
Register today . Attendees are encouraged to come with their questions or submit them in advance to
hello@ruraltechproject.com.
the Rural Tech Project, a $600,000 challenge to advance rural technology
education and prepare students for the careers of today and tomorrow. The
Department invites high schools and local educational agencies to propose
technology education programs that use competency-based distance learning.
Ask your questions at the virtual information session
Join our information session on
July 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET to hear from U.S. Department of Education Assistant
Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education Scott Stump
and Program Specialist Albert
Palacios. They will discuss the growing opportunities for the technology workforce and the advanced skills
students will need for rewarding careers. They will explore how distance
learning and competency-based education can help rural communities create
new learning opportunities and how the challenge will support educators in
using these flexible models. The challenge team will also give an in-depth
overview of the challenge and answer questions during a live Q&A.
Register today . Attendees are encouraged to come with their questions or submit them in advance to
hello@ruraltechproject.com.
Start developing your program proposal
Rural high schools and local educational agencies interested in entering
the challenge should submit a proposal for a
competency-based distance learning program by October 8. The online
submission form asks for a program overview, including the delivery model,
curriculum topics, and intended collaboration with local employers and
other partners.
The Rural Tech Project has curated resources to help entrants develop comprehensive
program proposals. The resources provide support around topics ranging from
program design and delivery to engaging community stakeholders.
Rural high schools and local educational agencies interested in entering
the challenge should submit a proposal for a
competency-based distance learning program by October 8. The online
submission form asks for a program overview, including the delivery model,
curriculum topics, and intended collaboration with local employers and
other partners.
The Rural Tech Project has curated resources to help entrants develop comprehensive
program proposals. The resources provide support around topics ranging from
program design and delivery to engaging community stakeholders.
Plan ahead for Phase 2
Up to five finalists will each receive an equal share of the $500,000 Phase
1 cash prize pool and progress to Phase 2, a two-year implementation
period. They will have on-the-ground assistance, expert mentorship, and
access to virtual resources as they plan, run, refine, and report on their
programs. One grand-prize winner will receive an additional $100,000. Learn
more about community implementation during Phase 2.
