The Pennsylvania departments of transportation and education have started a new grant program aimed to help educational institutions grow Pennsylvania’s workforce and expand career pathways for young people in the Heavy Highway Industry.

Applications are open from July 7 through Sept. 1 to support career pathway education, technical training, industry certification and on-the-job learning in the highway industry for elementary, middle, high school and college students.

Eligible schools will be able to use this funding to create or expand new education programs geared toward many skilled jobs in this industry.

PennDOT is making up to $12 million in federal funding available for this program, with a maximum possible grant award of $500,000 per eligible applicant.

To learn more about the program or to apply, visit www.pa.gov/services/penndot/apply-for-a-penndot-career-and-technical-education-grant.