
How Perkins V Drives Innovation
Understanding Perkins V
Perkins V is dedicated to building the academic knowledge, technical expertise, and real-world skills of students enrolled in Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs.
By grounding educational pathways in real-world labor market data, Perkins V ensures students transition smoothly from classroom learning to high-wage, in-demand careers.
Core Objectives:
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🎓 Academic & Technical Standards: Helps students meet rigorous academic and technical benchmarks to excel in modern professions.
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🔗 Seamless Connections: Integrates career pathways that connect high school coursework directly with postsecondary education.
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🤝 Collaborative Networks: Fosters strategic alliances between educational institutions, workforce boards, and industry partners.
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🌟 Inclusive Opportunities: Focuses support on underrepresented groups, low-income families, individuals with disabilities, foster youth, and out-of-workforce individuals to build equitable career opportunities.

Learn More About CTE
The following links provide more detailed information regarding Perkins V legislation
FEDERAL CTE LEGISLATION
Perkins V Legislation - Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act of 2018 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/ESSA/mnstp/
Association of Career & Technical Education (ACTE)
MN Association of Career & Technical Education (MN ACTE)
https://www.acteonline.org/minnesota-association-for-career-and-technical-education/
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wioa
Minnesota Association for Career and Technical Administrators (MACTA)
Higher Education Opportunity Act
https://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/leg/hea08/index.html
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Reference Guide House Bill 5587
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/cte/perk/





