• The Perkins V Federal Grant for Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides funds for approved Career and Technical Education programs. In Minnesota, funds are distributed on the basis of state-approved career and technical education programs and appropriate teacher licensure. Programs are administered under Minnesota Rules Chapter 3505 and the federal Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).

    The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) approves Career and Technical Education Programs (CTE) that meet teacher licensing and other criteria. These programs are eligible to access federal Perkins V funds. Districts that accept these federal dollars must report enrollment and student proficiency for CTE courses and programs to the department.

    To achieve the goals of the Perkins Grant, the Central Lakes Consortium was created.  It is a shared collaboration between Central Lakes College (CLC) and the following school districts:

    Aitkin
    Bertha-Hewitt
    Brainerd
    Browerville
    Crosby-Ironton
    Freshwater Education District
    Henning
    Isle
    Little Falls
    Long Prairie-Grey Eagle
    Menahga
    Onamia
    Pequot Lakes
    Pierz
    Pillager
    Pine River-Backus
    Sebeka
    Staples-Motley
    Swanville
    Upsala
    Verndale
    Wadena-Deer Creek

    Perkins Contact Information:

    Mike Shrode
    Secondary Coordinator
    (218) 629.6067
    mshrode@fed.k12.mn.us

    Bekah Kent Ehlebracht
    Postsecondary Coordinator
    (218) 855-8067
    rebekah.kentehlebracht@clcmn.edu