Carl D. Perkins Services

The purpose of this Act is to develop the academic knowledge and technical and employability skills of secondary and postsecondary students who enroll in career and technical education programs of study, by- (1) helping to develop challenging academic and technical standards that prepare students for high skill, high wage, or in-demand occupations; (2) promoting the development of services and activities that integrate academic and CTE  instruction, and that link secondary and postsecondary education; (3) increasing flexibility in providing services and activities designed to develop, implement, and improve career and technical education. Attention is also given to students who are enrolled in nontraditional programs for their gender. (Note: Availability of the services provided by the Carl D. Perkins program is contingent upon continued governmental funding.)