The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) is a federal law that provides funding to support and improve career technical education (CTE) programs. In Idaho, the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education distributes these funds to eligible local education agencies and technical colleges.
What it does
Perkins V provides federal funding to eligible secondary and postsecondary institutions.
Funding supports:
- High-quality CTE programs
- Career pathway development
- Student achievement
- Workforce readiness
How it works
Perkins V funds support local projects that expand and improve CTE programs. Funding decisions are based on needs identified through the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
Program performance is measured using student outcomes.