CARL PERKINS

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins) was most recently reauthorized in August 2006. The purpose of Perkins is to provide individuals with the academic and technical skills needed to succeed in a knowledge- and skills-based economy. Perkins supports career and technical education that prepares its students both for postsecondary education and the careers of their choice.
 

LOCAL APPLICATIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

2010 Local Carl Perkins Application

Local Plan Revision Form

PROGRAM APPROVAL FORMS

Program Approval Overview

Program Approval Sample Packet

Program Approval Form

Program Approval Form YWD

Program Approval Rubric

Program Approval Worksheet

2 Digit Course Codes (Table C)

MDE's Approved Programs Database

 

STANDARDS

Frameworks for CTE

Standards and Measures for CTE

Workbased Learning Manual

The Minnesota West Carl Perkins Consortium is comprised of 40 high schools and 5 post-secondary campuses. Staff from the SW/WC Service Cooperatives, Minnesota River Valley Education District, and Minnesota West Community College work together, with help from our partners, to provide a variety of resources to consortium schools to improve the quality and technical education and provide career development opportunities for learners of all ages.

MINNESOTA WEST CARL PERKINS CONSORTIUM SCHOOLS