
What's going on in our consortium
Below are some examples of how Perkins funding is used to support student learning to prepare them for the future workforce.
Consortia Supported Programs

HVAC
A natural gas furnace giving students hands-on experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

Construction
Orbital sanders, hard hats, horizontal metal cutting bandsaw, laser level, portable table saw, scaffolding planer, compressor

Nursing
New rail beds and anatomical skeletons enhance lab instruction by supporting realistic patient care simulations.

Transportation
AV electrical circuit trainers, vehicle lifts, tire changing machine, wheel weights, disc/drum brake lather, small engines. A mini lift hoist providing Century College students with hands-on experience using industry-standard automotive repair equipment.

Industry Certifications
OHSA 10, ServSafe, Certified additive manufacturing fundamentals (CAMF), Certiport, ASE, Drone

Welding
916 CTC received mig and tig welders & carts; Mounds View received welding helmet headgear. Century College also purchased TIG welders in support of skill development in high-precision, high-quality, and aesthetic welding on thin-gauge metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium.

CTSO
DECA, HOSA, FFA, BPA, SkillsUSA

2026 Summer Externship June 15-17, 2026
Are you interested in becoming a summer extern?
** See how your teaching applies in real-world jobs.
** Connect with local employers through FIVE pre-planned tours
** Get expert help linking your experience back to student career planning.
** Update your curriculum with industry insights.
Earn rewards: 18 CEUs, a $599 stipend, and a $200 Visa card.
Register by March 16th. Space is limited; we will confirm selections via email by March 27th.

Law Enforcement Simulator
Located at Century College & 916 CTC, come and check out VirTra - Virtual Reality Police Training that is transforming police readiness.

Dental
Equipment has been purchased to support dental hygeine and assistant programs at Century & 916 CTC such as new software, tooth models and tools. Manikins to allow Century College students to safely practice clinical procedures, patient positioning, and instrumentation skills before providing care to real patients.

Professional Development
MBITE, MACTA Fellowship & New Teacher Training, ACTE Vision Conference, MnACTE, CTE Summit, ADM at Century, ACTE Regional Conferences, MnACTE For All, Work-Based Learning, MAAE, FFA Regional Leadership, MTEEA, MTTIA

Field Trips
Transporting students to Construct Tomorrow, Trout stream project, local business tours

EMS
Spring Lake Park- Crash Kelli, Bariatric Nursing Manikin

Automotive
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Cosmetology, Esthiology & Nail Technician
Manikins with a variety of hair types, styling tools, nail dryers, spa tables to replicate salons

Additive Digital Manufacturing
Delkor pneumatic circuit training system, Amatrol learning system, 3D printers, CAD
