Strengthening Career and Technical Education

The Minnesota Legislature established Minnesota State Colleges and Universities as the eligible Sole State Agency authorized to receive and disburse federal Perkins V funds and to supervise the administration of the state career and technical education programs in the state of Minnesota as recorded in Minnesota State Statute 136F.79. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has authority under State law to perform the functions of the State under the program as specified in the Carl D. Perkins State Plan.

The Perkins V Act is dedicated to increasing learner access to high-quality Career and Technical programs of study. It provides dedicated resources to implement programs and support the range of educational needs of students from exploration through career preparation. The addition of the required comprehensive local needs assessment strives to provide a balance between student needs with the current and emerging economic needs.

Read the full federal Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V)

To inquire about Career and Technical Education in the state and the Perkins V Act, contact:

Karl Ohrn
State Director for Career and Technical Education
Minnesota State
karl.ohrn@minnstate.edu
(651) 201-1650

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