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About Perkins

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The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) is a principal source of federal funding to states and discretionary grantees for the improvement of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs across the nation. The purpose of the Act is to develop more fully the academic, career, and technical skills of secondary and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in career and technical education programs.

​The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) was signed into law by President Trump on July 31, 2018. This bipartisan measure reauthorized the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) and continued Congress’ commitment in providing nearly $1.3 billion annually for career and technical education (CTE) programs for our nation’s youth and adults. 

Source: Perkins Collaborative Resource Network

 

Perkins Travel Info

Submit Your Perkins Pre-Approval Form 

 

The Perkins Pre-Approved Travel Form is the first step in securing Perkins funding for your conference or training. Effective February 2023, the Perkins Pre-Approved Travel Request Form migrated to an online submission process. There are two (2) options for submitting your form online:

 

Option 1 - Online Only Form **This is the preferred method of submission**

You can complete your Pre-Approval online without a PDF! This form and approval, including your Supervisor or Dean signature is completely online This is the preferred method of submission. 

  • Once your form is completed, it will route directly to your Supervisor or Dean to approve and then on to the OTL/Perkins office for final approval. 

 

Option 2 - Upload Your PDF 

 

Not quite ready to try the online only version yet? Submit your traditional PDF form using the following instructions:

  1. Download and complete the PDF Perkins Pre-Approved Travel Request Form (Revised 2.15.23). This is the most current version of the PDF form.
  2. Upload the completed PDF form using the button below. DO NOT EMAIL.
Pre-Approved Travel Buttons by RaSheeda Waddell

Who can use Perkins funding?

Perkins serves divisions, faculty, and staff who serve students in AAS majors within CTE programs. 


What is the first step in using Perkins funding for travel or professional development?


Complete the Perkins Pre-Approved Travel Form before registering for your event. To complete the Perkins Pre-Approved Travel Form, complete the form using ONE of the following options:

  1. Submit our new online application instead (via Jotform). It is completely online- no PDF needed! OR

  2. Fill out the PDF form and submit it via Jotform. Make sure that you and your Supervisor/Dean has signed the form before uploading.


What is considered "travel" with regard to Perkins?


Perkins travel funding can be used for occasions such as:
•    Conferences
•    Classes or Certifications
•    Synchronous online trainings
•    Self-Paced Online Workshops/Trainings

I am completing a certification virtually and will not technically be traveling anywhere. Do I need to complete a Perkins Pre-Approved Travel Request Form?


Yes! Completing the Perkins Pre-Approved Travel Request form is the first step in securing funding for any trainings whether you leave your office or not. 


How do you determine who can use Perkins funds for travel?

The Perkins office meets with Deans, Chair, and Coordinators regularly to determine upcoming PD that Perkins can fund.

Perkins Travel Checklist Rev. 6.15.23 by RaSheeda Waddell