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Carl D. Perkins Career & Technical Education Act

The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21 st Century Act (Perkins V) was signed into law by President Trump on July 31, 2018. This bipartisan measure reauthorized the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) and continued Congress’ commitment in providing nearly $1.4 billion annually for career and technical education (CTE) programs for our nation’s youth and adults. Perkins V represents an important opportunity to expand opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow career and technical education programs of study and career pathways to earn credentials of value.

Federal Guidelines

CTE Programs

Perkins Funding REquests

Professional development applications

Professional Development applications will be reviewed twice each year. Please pay close attention to due dates:

  • Friday, Sept. 9, 2024 (applications due for professional development through 2/28/2025)
  • Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 (applications due for professional development through 8/31/2025)

To complete the application, please download and save the application prior to completing it.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Do not generate your own Travel Number (Tnumber) within your department if you are requesting Perkins funding. If your application has been approved, you will be contacted with a travel authorization number from the CTE Office. All purchases, including conference registrations must use the specific index provided to you in the email approval. Failure to follow these instructions can result in the department being responsible for any/all costs incurred.

PROGRAM SUPPORT APPLICATIONS

Program Support Applications are due December 16, 2024. No funding may be encumbered until notice of approval. All money must be encumbered by December 31, 2025. Any piece of equipment over $5,000 must have state approval. You will receive this approval from the CTE office.

APPROPRIATE USES OF PERKINS FUNDS

Program Support

  1. Develop and implement evaluations of the technical education programs being carried out under Perkins funds.
  2. Initiate, improve, expand, and modernize the quality and technology in CTE programs.
  3. Provide funds for the purchasing of equipment, and providing instructional aides in equipment labs.
  4. Strengthen the academic and career and technical components in CTE programs through integration of content aligned with academic standards.
  5. Provide students with strong experience and understanding in all aspects of an industry.
  6. Support training and preparation for nontraditional high-skill, high-wage and high-demand occupations.
  7. Improvement or development of new technical classes and/or degrees.
  8. Develop valid and reliable assessments of technical skills.
  9. Develop, improve or expand the use of technology in vocational/technical education.
  10. Establish effective programs and procedures to enable informed and effective participation and increase completion of technical programs.
  11. Provide students with mentoring and support services in technical areas.
  12. Provide instructional aides in technical classrooms and equipment labs.
  13. Provide support for other approved technical activities that are consistent with the purpose of the Perkins Act.

Outreach/Career Pathways

  1. Provide activities to prepare and support special populations, including single parents and displaced homemakers who enroll in CTE programs.
  2. Provide CTE programs for adults to upgrade their technical skills.
  3. Provide assessment of how the needs of special populations are being met through technical programs and activities.
  4. Developing and supporting small, personalized career-themed learning communities.
  5. Support partnerships among school districts, post secondary institutions, and business to enable students to complete CTE pathway programs of study.
  6. Provide and improve career guidance and academic counseling to assist students in making informed decisions about their education and careers.
  7. Link secondary and post secondary technical educational programs, including implementing CTE career pathways.
  8. Assist technical student organizations.
  9. Provide assistance to students in finding appropriate jobs and continuing their education in vocational/technical areas.
  10. Provide support for other approved technical activities that are consistent with the purpose of the Perkins Act.

Professional Development

  1. Provide professional development programs, in-service and pre-service in state-of-the-art technical education programs and techniques to teachers, counselors, administrators, support staff, etc.;
  2. Provide training of vocational/technical personnel to use state-of-the-art technology.
  3. Provide training in effective teaching skills based on new research.
  4. Provide training and technical assistance to high school and post-secondary counselors, teachers and administrators.
  5. Provide programs and training to ensure teachers and personnel stay current with all aspects of industry.
  6. Provide internship and externship (FIB) programs that provide business experience to teachers teaching in technical areas
  7. Provide programs designed to specifically train teachers in the use and application of technology.
  8. Provide support for other approved technical activities that are consistent with the purpose of the Perkins Act.