$13.1 million state grant distributed to 116 high schools and eight community colleges in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO - A network of 116 high schools and eight community college campuses in San Diego County was today awarded a $13.1 million state

grant to fund education programs in manufacturing, clean energy, and information and communications technology.

The grant from the state Department of Education was awarded to the San Diego County College and Career Readiness Consortium, via the San Diego County Office of Education.

The money will pay for professional development for teachers and counselors, curriculum development and industry engagement, with help from the

United Way of San Diego County an...