Perkins Grant

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (Perkins V) provides annual federal grant funding to states for eligible postsecondary institutions with career and technical education programs such as Arizona Western College’s Career and Technical Education Programs. The purpose of the Perkins Act is to strengthen and improve the quality of vocational education (occupational program) and to expand the vocational education opportunities in the Nation.

Eligible recipients which receives Perkins funds are required to use the funds in the following areas; develop, coordinate, implement or improve career and technical education programs, to further expand career and technical skills of students enrolled in career and technical education programs, and to meet the needs identified in the comprehensive needs assessment and are required to use for the following:

  • Strengthen the academic, occupational and technical skills of students
  • Provide students with strong experience in and understanding of all aspects of an industry, including partnerships/collaboration with local industry representatives 
  • Develop, improve or expand the use of technology in career and technical education
  • Provide professional development programs to instructors, counselors and administrators
  • Develop and implement evaluations of career & technical education programs
  • Initiate, improve, expand and modernize quality career & technical education programs 
  • Provide services and activities that are of sufficient size, scope and quality to be effective
  • Link secondary and postsecondary career and technical education including Tech Prep initiatives and articulation agreements to include credits. 

History of Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act

Funding

To receive Perkins grant funding, Arizona Western College submits an annual grant application to the Arizona Department of Education and submit regular fiscal and program reports to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. In addition, AWC submits an annual narrative report.

24/25 Perkins Fiscal Year

Funding Approved for current $353,957.88

Program Focus

  • Automotive Technology Program
  • Culinary Arts Program
  • Manufacturing Program
  • Medical Assistant Program
  • Medical Coding and Billing Program
  • Welding Program

23/24 Perkins Fiscal Year

Funding Received in FY 23/24 $511,305.67

Program Focus

  • Agriculture Program
  • Automotive Technology Program
  • Culinary Arts Program
  • Fire Science Program
  • Manufacturing Program
  • Medical Assistant Program
  • Medical Coding and Billing Program
  • Law Enforcement Training Academy Program
  • Radiologic Technology Program

22/23 Perkins Fiscal Year

Funding Received in FY 22/23 $520,792.44

Program Focus

  • Administration of Justice Program
  • Agriculture Program
  • Automotive Technology Program
  • Culinary Arts Program
  • Electrical Technology Program
  • Fire Science Program
  • Law Enforcement Training Academy Program
  • Manufacturing Program
  • Medical Assistant Program
  • Medical Coding and Billing Program
  • Radiologic Technology Program
  • Welding Program 

21/22 Perkins Fiscal Year

Funding Received in FY 21/22 $435,827.56

Program Focus

  • Automotive Program
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Program 
  • Culinary Arts Program
  • Electrical Program
  • Fire Science Program
  • Law Enforcement Training Academy Program
  • Manufacturing Program
  • Medical Assistant Program
  • Nursing Program
  • Phlebotomy Program
  • Welding Program 

20/21 Perkins Fiscal Year

Funding Received for FY 20/21 $413,282.47

Program Focus

  • Agriculture Program
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Program 
  • Early College Program
  • Fire Science Program
  • Manufacturing Program
  • Nursing Program
  • Welding Program 

19/20 Perkins Fiscal Year

Funding Received for FY19/20 $340,433.20

Program Focus

  • Agriculture Program
  • Automotive Program
  • Certified Nursing Assistant Program 
  • Culinary Arts Program
  • Drafting Program
  • Early College Program
  • Electrical/Manufacturing Programs
  • EMS Program
  • Fire Science Program
  • Law Enforcement Program
  • Nursing Program
  • Welding Program

18/19 Perkins Fiscal Year

Funding Received for FY18/19 $390,598.59

Program Focus

  • Agriculture Program
  • Automotive Program
  • Culinary Arts Program
  • Drafting Program
  • Early College Program
  • Electrical Program
  • EMS Program
  • Fire Science Program
  • Law Enforcement Program
  • Nursing Program
  • Technology Core Program
  • Welding Program

17/18 Perkins Fiscal Year

Funding Received for FY17/18 $320,054.09

Program Focus

  • Administration of Justice
  • Agriculture Program
  • Automotive Program
  • Community Health Worker
  • Culinary Arts Program
  • Drafting
  • Early College Program
  • Electrical Program
  • EMS Program
  • Fire Science Program
  • Welding Program

Focus and Implementation

AWC CTE focuses on providing students with up to date, innovative programs of study, industry relevant equipment and integrates academic learning with real-world experience to prepare students for the workforce. Real-world experience is obtained through the numerous skills labs in programs such as, Agriculture, Automotive, Nursing, Public Safety, and Welding to name a few.

Special Population Services

Veteran Services
The Veteran Services office at Arizona Western College is your point of contact for receiving information, applying and certifying your educational benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs and/or Department of Defense.

Accessibility Services
The AccessABILITY Resource Services works in partnership with students with disabilities, faculty and staff to remove barriers in the educational process through design and accommodation. We recognize disability as an aspect of diversity and promote a culture of inclusion for all diverse groups.

Nontraditional Careers

The term "Nontraditional Careers" refers to jobs that have been traditionally filled by one gender. The US Department of Labor defines Nontraditional Occupations as occupations for which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25% of the individuals employed in that occupation or field of work.

The purpose of identifying non-traditional options is to foster interest in and access to these careers with the goal of opening up these professions to the under-represented gender.

Nontraditional employment offers many benefits for both women and men. The most important benefit of choosing a nontraditional career is job satisfaction. Research shows that individuals who choose career paths based on their abilities and interests experience greater job satisfaction. It is important to choose careers that are rewarding and interesting.  

When deciding on a career path it's a good idea to consider all of your options. 

Nontraditional careers for women in Welding:

Nontraditional careers for men in Nursing:

 

Forms and Reports

File Name Links/Downloads
Perkins Grant Equipment Request Submit Request

Not due until late Fall 2024

23/24 Reports

File Name Downloads
CAR III - Participants (22/23)  
CAR III - Concentrators (22/23)  
CAR IV - 1P1 Retention and Placement  
CAR IV - 2P1 Credential, Certificate, or Degree  
CAR IV - 3P1 Nontraditional Enrollment  

22/23 Reports

File Name Downloads
CAR III - Participants (22/23)  
CAR III - Concentrators (22/23)  
CAR IV - 1P1 Retention and Placement  
CAR IV - 2P1 Credential, Certificate, or Degree  
CAR IV - 3P1 Nontraditional Enrollment  

21/22 Reports

File Name Downloads
CAR III - Participants (21/22) Download
CAR III - Concentrators (21/22) Download
CAR IV - 1P1 Retention and Placement Download
CAR IV - 2P1 Credential, Certificate, or Degree Download
CAR IV - 3P1 Nontraditional Enrollment Download

20/21 Reports

File Name Downloads
CAR III - Participants (20/21) Download
CAR III - Concentrators (20/21) Download
CAR IV - 1P1 Retention and Placement Download
CAR IV - 2P1 Credential, Certificate, or Degree Download
CAR IV - 3P1 Nontraditional Enrollment Download

19/20 Reports

File Name Downloads
CAR III - Participants (19/20) Download
CAR III - Concentrators (19/20) Download

*CAR IV Reports were not required in fiscal year 2020.

18/19 Reports

File Name Downloads
CAR III - Participants (18/19) Download
CAR III - Concentrators (18/19) Download
CAR IV - 1P1: Technical Skill Attainment (18/19) Download
CAR IV - 2P1: Credential/Certification/Degree Attainment (18/19) Download
CAR IV - 3P1: Student Retention or Transfer (18/19) Download
CAR IV - 4P1: Student Placement (18/19) Download
CAR IV - 5P1: Nontraditional Participation (18/19) Download
CAR IV - 5P2: Nontraditional Completion (18/19) Download

18/19 Reports

File Name Downloads
CAR III - Participants (17/18) Download
CAR III - Concentrators (17/18) Download
CAR IV - 1P1: Technical Skill Attainment (17/18) Download
CAR IV - 2P1: Credential/Certification/Degree Attainment (17/18) Download
CAR IV - 3P1: Student Retention or Transfer (17/18) Download
CAR IV - 4P1: Student Placement (17/18) Download
CAR IV - 5P1: Nontraditional Participation (17/18) Download
CAR IV - 5P2: Nontraditional Completion (17/18) Download