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Utah Allocates $100 Million for K-12 Career Education Expansion

3/28/2026

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The Utah System of Higher Education announced a $100 million grant to 29 districts and charter schools to expand K-12 career and technical education.
The funds come from the APEX Center Grant Program to provide hands-on learning.
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz emphasized practical skills for students.
The program includes partnerships with Epic Games and Adobe and will build statewide infrastructure to support long-term implementation and student outcomes.

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The Utah System of Higher Education announced a $100 million grant to 29 districts and charter schools to expand K-12 career and technical education.
The funds come from the APEX Center Grant Program to provide hands-on learning.
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz emphasized practical skills for students.
The program includes partnerships with Epic Games and Adobe and will build statewide infrastructure to support long-term implementation and student outcomes.