PDE Initiatives

Career Ready PA Pennsylvania's economic future depends on having a well-educated and skilled workforce that is prepared to meet the current and projected demands of a global, knowledge-based 21st century economy. Learners across the state will be prepared for meaningful engagement in postsecondary education, in workforce training, in career pathways, and as responsible, involved citizens.
EmpowerU - Resources for Students Whether you're a freshman just beginning their post-secondary educational journey, an adult balancing family, work, and school, or you're looking for some additional resources to get you through the semester, your educational journey is unique. In recognition of this, PA EmpowerU is working to support all of Pennsylvania's diverse learners by connecting them with important, and necessary resources.
Family and Community Engagement Program (FACE) We are focused on working directly with learning communities to cultivate equitable and culturally responsive family and community engagement experiences that value family funds of knowledge and experiences throughout the commonwealth.
It's On Us PA It's On Us PA is a statewide campaign that invites everyone to play a role in ending sexual assault.
Supports for Military Connected Students and Families
PA FAFSA Go! PA FAFSA Go! is a cross-collaborative campaign to bring together professionals who are supporting high school seniors and postsecondary students in completing their first FAFSA or their renewal FAFSA.
PA Hunger-Free Campus Pennsylvania colleges and universities that are taking the steps to address student hunger.
PA MASLOW PA MASLOW recognizes Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Physiological Needs, Safety, and Belonging, which lead learners to Esteem and Self-Actualization; and our mission is to engage and collaborate to create supportive collegiate environments.
PA Parent Pathways Initiative The Parent Pathways Grant provides funding to institutions to directly support the persistence of parenting students in the form of tuition assistance, emergency funding, and wrap-around service supports.
Dual Credit Innovation Grant Program The Dual Credit Innovation Grant provides funding to public institutions to expand capacity and enable students from underrepresented populations to access dual credit programs.
Advancing Education Together Summit This summit brings together LEA administrators and higher education deans from EPPs for a day of learning and collaboration.