Expanding Career Pathways in AI Grant
MCTS at TCNJ - AI Presentation
About the Grant
The Expanding Career Pathways in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Grant is a competitive initiative of the New Jersey Department of Education, designed to help county vocational-technical school districts partner with four-year colleges and industry specialists to develop and publish a rigorous three-course Career and Technical Education (CTE) curriculum in AI and robotics (CIP 11.0102). The program aims to expand access to high-quality AI and robotics CTE pathways, integrate generative AI literacy, and foster professional learning communities among K-12 educators, higher-education faculty, and industry experts to ensure sustained teacher capacity and curriculum relevance. Mercer County Technical Schools was one of two districts awarded the grant.
About the Program
The AI & Robotics program is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary curriculum designed to equip students with the essential skills in computer science, artificial intelligence, and engineering. This program integrates dual-enrolled AI & Robotics coursework with The College of New Jersey, Project Lead the Way (PLTW) coursework, Advanced Placement (AP) coursework, Artificial Intelligence certification, and specialized career pathway options to provide students with a strong foundation in computational thinking, problem-solving, and real-world technology applications. This interdisciplinary program empowers students to think critically, innovate, and lead in the evolving fields of AI, robotics, engineering, and computer science, setting them on a path to success in STEM-related careers and higher education.
