Careers in Your Community Challenge
Submit your ideas to improve career exploration in your high school.
The Careers in Your Community Challenge empowers career and technical education (CTE) students to design practical solutions to help their peers explore career pathways and postsecondary opportunities in their communities.
High schools are invited to propose solutions to improve career exploration at their schools.
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| Sponsoring agency | The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education |
| Start date | 08/04/2026 9:00 AM ET |
| End date | 11/19/2026 6:00 PM ET |
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| Prizes | Total cash prizes: $50,000 |
| Contact | hello@ctemomentum.com |
Careers in Your Community Challenge
These federal prize competitions are conducted pursuant to the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, as amended by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2017. For complete rules, eligibility requirements, and terms and conditions, please visit the hosting agency's competition page.
LAST UPDATED: August 25, 2026
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