About Us
The Northeast Metro Perkins consortium which is comprised of the one college (Century) and 16 local school districts and 21 high schools. The secondary and postsecondary Perkins leadership teams work to provides resources and support to both secondary and postsecondary students enrolled in CTE programs and teachers and faculty providing instruction in these programs. Through partnerships with high school, colleges and universities, workforce, local business and industry partners, and our local communities, Perkins programs can leverage tools and resources to prepare students to acquire technical skills to transition into high wage, in demand occupations in the workforce.
Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Our Aim
The Northeast Metro Perkins consortium which is comprised of the one college (Century) and 16 local school districts and 21 high schools. The secondary and postsecondary Perkins leadership teams work to provides resources and support to both secondary and postsecondary students enrolled in CTE programs and teachers and faculty providing instruction in these programs. Through partnerships with high school, colleges and universities, workforce, local business and industry partners, and our local communities, Perkins programs can leverage tools and resources to prepare students to acquire technical skills to transition into high wage, in demand occupations in the workforce.
- Improve access and programming for high-quality career & technical education that meets local needs
- Align programming to the local labor market
- Increase numbers of students earning industry certifications
- Engage industry advisory boards
- Develop robust work-based learning opportunities
- Close equity gaps in CTE
CONTACT
Secondary Perkins Coordinator
Sarah Shanley
sshanley@916schools.org or 651-415-5532
Postsecondary Perkins Coordinator
Herbert King
herbert.king@century.edu or 651-779-5790