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The U.S. Department of Education is announcing the availability of funding for the Disability Innovation Fund—Career Advancement Initiative Model Demonstration Project. This initiative aims to support state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies in developing career pathways to assist individuals with disabilities in advancing their careers, especially in high-demand fields like STEM. The program focuses on improving employment outcomes and reducing reliance on public benefits. Grants will be awarded to projects that create partnerships with various stakeholders to develop training and support services tailored to the needs of individuals with disabilities.

The Department of State is asking for public comments on a new information collection related to the TechGirls program, which is a summer scholarship for girls aged 15-17 to explore STEM careers in the U.S. The Department aims to evaluate how well the program has met its goals over roughly ten years, with feedback from alumnae, their host families, job shadow hosts, and program staff. They have hired Dexis Consulting Group to conduct online surveys, and the public can comment on this effort until March 5, 2021.

The Department of Education has proposed new priorities and requirements for the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program. This initiative focuses on modernizing vocational rehabilitation (VR) training for counselors to better serve people with disabilities, ensuring they achieve quality employment outcomes. The proposal outlines six significant areas, such as engaging VR participants, aligning career assessments with current job trends, and preparing individuals for STEM careers. The public is encouraged to provide feedback by January 17, 2025, as part of the ongoing process to refine these proposals.