The Advanced Technological Education program funds projects at two-year institutions focusing on technician education in high-technology fields. It supports curriculum development, faculty and teacher professional development, career pathway creation, and applied research. Partnerships with industry, economic development agencies, and organizations like NIST MEPs and Manufacturing USA Institutes are encouraged. Projects must be faculty-led and credit-bearing, promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM technician education.
Eligible applicants include two-year institutions of higher education, especially Minority Serving Institutions and those supporting diverse talent in STEM technician education. Other eligibility details are referenced but not fully specified.
