Perkins Grants Awarded To Community & Technical Colleges

Eleven Tennessee community and technical colleges are receiving grants totaling $4,777,312 to boost career and technical education programs, through the federal Perkins Grant program.

The newest round of Perkins Reimagine Engage and Develop for Innovation Grants have been awarded and the colleges will use the funds in support of career and technical education programs to help students build valuable in-demand careers and support Tennessee’s workforce.

Programs supported by this round of READI grants include automotive, diesel and electric vehicle technologies; digital graphic design and graphic arts; electrical and plumbing technologies; emergency medical services; funeral services; heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration; industrial maintenance; machine tool technology; massage therapy; mechatronics technology; medical assisting; nursing, and welding technology.

Potential students in those or other programs may contact any Tennessee Community College or Tennessee College of Applied Technology for more information.