Education
HBUHSD seeks $1.25 million for career education. What could students get?
The Huntington Beach Union High School District is seeking $1.25 million from the state for its K–12 Strong Workforce program. The application covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, but no award or detailed spending plan has been confirmed.
- HBUHSD is seeking $1.25 million for a three-year period. This is a grant application, not an award.
- The program links career education with workplace experience. The application describes internships, competitions and work-based learning.
- The district must provide a matching contribution. The packet does not state the amount, participating schools or specific career fields.
The grant HBUHSD is seeking
The Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) Board of Trustees considered a request for $1.25 million from the California Department of Education on October 13, 2026. The request is part of the K–12 Strong Workforce program and covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029.
“K–12” refers to grades from kindergarten through 12th grade. The staff report says the program is intended to connect public education with postsecondary study and regional workforce needs.
The district plans to use the funding to create, maintain and expand high-quality career education. The application describes possible activities such as off-campus internships, competitions and work-based learning. Its goal is to help students move toward industry-recognized certificates or degrees.
An application is not an award
The staff report asks the board to authorize the application and spending if the grant is awarded. It also says HBUHSD must provide matching funds.
The packet does not give the match amount, calculation or funding source. It also does not identify participating schools, career fields or the number of students who could take part if the application succeeds.
The October 13 board vote has not been confirmed in the records reviewed. The packet also does not include a state award decision. HBUHSD therefore should not be described as having received the $1.25 million.
What families can watch for
If the state awards the grant, career learning opportunities could include internships and other work-based activities. The packet does not say which schools, grades or career fields would offer them.
The next information to watch is the board’s decision, the state’s grant decision and the district’s implementation plan. Those details would show what students could join and when.
The agenda item describes a funding request, not an award notice or a specific instructional plan. The district and the state will determine the next steps.
đơn xin tài trợ → grant application
Học khu nộp đơn xin tài trợ cho chương trình.
khoản đối ứng → matching contribution
Học khu phải có khoản đối ứng.
thực tập ngoài trường → off-campus internship
Hồ sơ nêu hoạt động thực tập ngoài trường.
học qua công việc → work-based learning
Chương trình có thể gồm hoạt động học qua công việc.
chứng chỉ được ngành công nhận → industry-recognized credential
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Sources & verification notes · 2 sources
- English-language source; Board Item VII-E and staff report in the October 13, 2026 packet. The $1.25 million is a requested amount, not a confirmed award.
- English-language district page explaining how to request a recording from the Public Information Officer.