Perkins V

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Perkins V is a federal grant that supports students enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs. CTE programs are skills-based courses of study that focus on preparing students to enter the workforce in high demand fields.

Perkins V offers services for students such as assistance with books, tool kit rentals and other resources.

 

Eligibility


You must be currently enrolled in a CTE program and meet one of the following nine criteria:

  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults
  • Individuals who are in non-traditional fields for their gender
  • Single parents, including single pregnant women
  • Out-of-workforce individuals
  • Homeless individuals
  • Youth who are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system
  • Youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces who is on active duty
  • Individuals with other barriers to educational achievement, including individuals with limited English proficiency/English language learners

 

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Contacts

Kristy Stephenson

Dean of Career and Technology
618-634-3325
kristys@shawneecc.edu

Jessica Edwards

 618-634-3266
 perkins@shawneecc.edu