Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Grant
The primary objective of the Fund for Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) grant is to rethink career exploration for students and offer a online program that is informative, developmentally appropriate, and tailored toward guiding students through the critical process of making strong, informed career decisions.
New Mexico was awarded this grant in 2021
Purpose and Priority
The purpose of the FIPSE grant is to:
- Increase student awareness of many careers and increase teacher/counselor knowledge of education and training pathways for careers to they can provide guidance.
- Identify education and training options (including non-college programs such as work-based learning opportunities; military training, and sponsored training) that enable entry into or advancement in those careers.
Project Objectives and Outcomes
- Improve attitudes about College and Career Readiness
- Increased College and Career Readiness
- Increased College Enrollment
- Greater Awareness of Viable Career Options, including STEM Careers
- Increased Engagement in Learning
- Higher Course Completion Rates and Performance on Assessments
- Improvements in Equitable Workforce Participation
- Enhanced Match Between Skill Preparation and Workforce Needs
- Greater Employer Satisfaction with Education Practices in Schools
