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<p>Annually, the U.S. allocates $1.4 billion for states to develop career and technical education programs.</p> <a href="/grants/state-formula-grants" title="Go to State Formula Grants"> Learn more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-view-responsive-grid__item desktop:grid-col-3"> <div class="views-view-responsive-grid__item-inner"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2024-06/Icon-2.png" alt="" title=""> <div class="grid-row spotlight-content"> <h4>Discretionary Grants</h4> <p>Over $26 million is provided yearly for four special grant programs to enhance career and technical education.</p> <a href="/grants/discretionary-grants" title="Go to Discretionary Grants"> Learn more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-view-responsive-grid__item desktop:grid-col-3"> <div class="views-view-responsive-grid__item-inner"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2024-06/Icon-3.png" alt="" title=""> <div class="grid-row spotlight-content"> <h4>National Initiatives</h4> <p>Congress annually allocates $7.4 million for improving career and technical education through research and evaluation.</p> <a href="/initiatives/about-national-initiatives" title="Go to National Initiatives"> Learn more </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-view-responsive-grid__item desktop:grid-col-3"> <div class="views-view-responsive-grid__item-inner"> <img src="/sites/default/files/2024-06/Icon-4.png" alt="" title=""> <div class="grid-row spotlight-content"> <h4>Resources</h4> <p>Explore videos and modules for state directors and staff administering CTE programs.</p> <a href="/resources" title="Go to Resources"> Learn more </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="usa-announcement has-flex padding-y-6"> <div class="grid-container"> <div class="grid-row flex-no-wrap gap-48px"> <div class="desktop:grid-col-8 announcement"> <div class="heading-wrapper"> <h2 class="heading">The Latest</h2> <p class="subheading">For a comprehensive view of all announcements and detailed information from the Division of Academic and Technical Education, <a href="/announcements">visit announcements</a>.</p> </div> <div class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockannouncements-block-1" id="block-pcrn-views-block-announcements-block-1"> <div><div class="homepage-announcements js-view-dom-id-3e5325193ceda4d8986d1d8abe2e03800cfedc6fe40584fbb3a29efacd0a0655"> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/announcements/fy-2025-perkins-state-plan-submission-requirements-and-instructions" hreflang="en">FY 2025 Perkins State Plan Submission Requirements and Instructions</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-body"><div class="field-content"><p>Click <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/PCRN/docs/FY_25_PerkinsV_State_Plan_Submissions_FINAL.pdf"><strong><u>here</u></strong></a> to learn more.</p></div></div><div class="views-field views-field-view-node"><span class="field-content"><a href="/announcements/fy-2025-perkins-state-plan-submission-requirements-and-instructions" hreflang="en">Learn more</a></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/announcements/perkins-frequently-asked-questions" hreflang="en">Perkins Frequently Asked Questions</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-body"><div class="field-content"><p>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) from States regarding technical assistance, clarification of terminology, and analyses of best practices that States have taken to implement the Perkins V statute.</p></div></div><div class="views-field views-field-view-node"><span class="field-content"><a href="/announcements/perkins-frequently-asked-questions" hreflang="en">Learn more</a></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/announcements/program-year-2022-2023-data-now-available" hreflang="en">Program Year 2022-2023 Data Now Available</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-body"><div class="field-content"><p>Updated National and State Profiles are now available highlighting CTE enrollment and performance data for the 2022-2023 program year.</p></div></div><div class="views-field views-field-view-node"><span class="field-content"><a href="/announcements/program-year-2022-2023-data-now-available" hreflang="en">Learn more</a></span></div></div> <div class="views-row"><div class="views-field views-field-title"><span class="field-content"><a href="/announcements/supporting-investments-correctional-education-through-adult-career-and-technical" hreflang="en">Supporting Investments in Correctional Education through Adult, Career, and Technical Education</a></span></div><div class="views-field views-field-body"><div class="field-content"><p>Review the Dear Colleague Letter highlighting how Perkins V and AEFLA funds can be used to support correctional education.</p></div></div><div class="views-field views-field-view-node"><span class="field-content"><a href="/announcements/supporting-investments-correctional-education-through-adult-career-and-technical" hreflang="en">Learn more</a></span></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="desktop:grid-col-4 quick-links-front"> <div class="corner"></div> <div class="heading-wrapper"> <h2 class="heading">Quick Links</h2> </div> <div class="ql-wrapper"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--quick-links paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-quick-links field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--quick-link paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a 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