Purpose of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Educational Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-270) is to develop more fully the academic, vocational, and technical skills of secondary and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in vocational and technical education programs.
North Carolina's allocation from the Federal Government flows through the Department of Public Instruction. Funds are distributed 2/3 for secondary education and 1/3 to North Carolina Community College System. Title1 (Vocational and Technical Education Assistance to the States) funds consist of Basic Grants and State Leadership Funds. These funds are administered by the Federal Vocational Education unit.
The North Carolina State Plan for Career and Technical Education (CTE) for 2008-2013 has been developed by the Department of Public Instruction and North Carolina Community College System. To access the document as submitted to the US Department of Education, please click on the link below.