Old Rochester receives an innovating grant

MATTAPOISETT — The Healey-Driscoll Administration will be awarding $1 million in Innovation Career Pathway grants to 29 school districts, including Old Rochester Regional School District.

This funding will enable the school district to plan and implement pathway programs that provide students with coursework and experiences in high-demand STEM industries before they graduate high school, including health care, life sciences and environmental sustainability.

This is the first year Old Rochester is receiving funding in the form of a planning grant, which is in the amount of $15,000.

“In Massachusetts, we want to ensure that what students learn in school helps them get to where they want to go, while also meeting our workforce needs,” Governor Maura Healey said. “Today’s funding will help expand these critical opportunities … that inspire students to plan career paths for today’s innovation economy.”

Innovation Career Pathways is a part of the Executive Office of Education’s “Reimagining High School” initiative that sees students participate in internships, college-level courses and hands-on learning experiences that align with their career interests.

“Our administration has invested in Innovation Career Pathways, Early College programs and career technical education opportunities because we know they allow students to explore careers and make critical connections with local businesses and mentors,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.