The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education has awarded more than $4.61 million in lottery funds to school districts and technology centers across the state.
The money will be used to invest in classroom and training experiences, including new equipment, technology and instructional resources.
“Our mission to give students the skills they need to enter the workforce and make informed career choices is bolstered greatly by funds from the Oklahoma Lottery, which benefit instructors and students throughout the CareerTech system,” CareerTech State Director Brent Haken said in a release.
Collinsville Public Schools received two lottery grants totaling $27,960 for various STEM-related programs.
The first grant, $13,878, is for drones, supplies, equipment, and iPads for the Flight and Space class; and the second, $14,082, is for a laser cutter, laptop, iPad and workbenches for the STEM program to start a school store that sells items designed and constructed by students.
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Oklahoma CareerTech receives about 5% of the Oklahoma Education Lottery Trust Fund, which it uses to help CareerTech programs upgrade equipment and provide scholarships to educators to fulfill CareerTech teacher certification and credential requirements.
The organization starts each year’s grant process only after it receives the lottery funds. CareerTech sixth- through 12th-grade programs and technology centers submit grant proposals that include their plans for using the funds to innovate and positively affect students.
