Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) Program
Archived PCOG Program information has been moved to the Archives.
The PCOG Program for FDOE is now posted on the Division of Career and Technical Education's website. Subject to legislative approval and the governor’s signature,state funds are appropriated under the 2026-2027 state of Florida General Appropriations Act (Item Number 121 – Aid to Local Governments – Grant Aids) to establish new and operate or expand existing registered apprenticeship or preapprenticeship programs. High schools, school district career centers or colleges, school district charter technical career colleges, Florida College System institutions, and other entities authorized to sponsor an apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program may submit project concepts.
Pathways to Career Opportunities - General Release
- 2026-27 PCOG Funding Opportunity Memo (PDF)
- 2026-27 Project Concept Workbook (Excel) (03/26/26)
Pathways to Career Opportunities Webinars and Key Dates
Important dates to remember:
- April 13, 2026 (9 AM Eastern) Funding Opportunity Webinar
- April 27, 2026 (5 PM Eastern) – Deadline to submit complete project concepts to PCOG@fldoe.org.
Pathways to Career Opportunities – Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program
The state funds appropriated in House Bill 5001, General Appropriations Act (GAA) (Item Number 121 – Aid to Local Governments – Grant Aids), includes a $5 million set aside for the Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
- 2026-27 PCOG-GYO Funding Opportunity Memo (PDF)
- 2026-27 Project Concept Workbook (Excel) (03/26/26)
Important dates to remember:
- April 13, 2026 (10 AM Eastern) — Funding Opportunity Webinar
- April 27, 2026 (5 PM Eastern) — Deadline to submit complete project concepts to PCOG@fldoe.org
Pathways to Career Opportunities Program Annual Report
As required in Rule 6A-20.046, the Florida Department of Education must annually report on information set forth in s. 1011-802(4) F.S., s. 1008.39 F.S., and Rule 6A-23.001-011 F.A.C. Please use the following link to access the PCOG Program Annual Report, www.fldoe.org/pathwaysgrant/annual-report.
Supporting Documents
- General PCOG Forms Workbook (Excel)
- Quarterly Report Workbook (Excel)
- Grants Management and Risk Analysis Forms
- Green Book (Project Application & Amendment Procedures for Federal and State Programs)
- Red Book (Financial & Program Cost Accounting & Reporting)
- Accounting Manual (Florida College System Accounting Manual)
- Reference Guide for State Expenditures (PDF) (Florida Department of Financial Services)