Perkins General Information

The president signed the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) into law on July 31, 2018, reauthorizing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) and continuing Congress's commitment to fund career and technical education (CTE) programs for students. Perkins V represents an important opportunity to expand opportunities for every student to explore, choose, and follow CTE programs of study and career pathways to earn credentials of value.

For a detailed look at Perkins V and how it differs from previous legistation, see the Perkins V Legislative Summary & Analysis.

Contact:

For general questions and additional information, please contact:

Katy Brooke
Perkins Program Manager
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9141
kbrooke@montana.edu

Jacque Treaster
Director of Dual Enrollment and Career & Technical Education
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
560 N Park Ave
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 449-9135
jtreaster@montana.edu