The Knoxville Community School District has received an Iowa Department of Education grant to support student attainment of industry-recognized credentials.

The Iowa Department of Education awarded $500,000 in competitive grants to 15 Iowa school districts focused on aligning secondary career and technical education programs with student attainment of industry-recognized credentials. With this most recent round of awards, the Credentials to Careers grant program has provided over $3.5 million since its inception in 2024 to support high school students earning credentials with labor market value.

Industry-recognized credentials are certifications, credentials or licenses vetted by employers and endorsed by a nationally recognized trade association or organization.