W-K Schools Impact Grant

The Wabasha-Kellogg School’s Career and Technical Education Department has been awarded a $10,000 FutureForward™ Impact Grant.

Their CTE Department took 1st place and brought home a $10,000 grant from FutureForward™ as part of the Minnesota Service Cooperative CTE Pathway Growth Initiative.

FutureForward™ Impact Grants support robust CTE experiences for students in grades 5–12, with a focus on equipping students with the career and college readiness skills employers are looking for.

CTE Instructor, Tyler Heimermann had just 5 minutes to deliver our pitch to approximately 88 attendees, presenting alongside four other schools, including Red Wing. The proposal highlighted their School-Based Enterprise (SBE) — a student-run business within the school.

W-K’s presentation emphasized:

• Strong community and industry partnerships

• Creating real-world pathways for students after graduation

• Providing resume-ready experiences

• Building a sustainable program that generates revenue to expand opportunities and challenges for students

The $10,000 will be used for equipment and startup materials to launch this exciting initiative.