Perkins Grant
Bucks County Community College receives federal funding provided by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins Grant). The purpose of the Perkins Grant is to prepare students for local, high-skill, high-paying jobs and provide support for those students throughout their studies and into the workplace.
The Perkins Grant makes critical investments in our programs to increase retention, completion, and job placement for students in all occupational majors and certificate programs. The College uses Perkins Grant funding to support a variety of services, programs, and equipment on campus which prepare occupational students to thrive in a 21st century economy.
Perkins-funded projects include:
- Career coaches support occupational students through all parts of the job search process, including resume writing, mock interviews, and assistance finding and applying for internships, apprenticeships, and full-time jobs
- Perkins Goals Coaches offer academic and career coaching for all occupational students
- Beneficial classroom technology provides students with hands-on exposure to equipment and tools that they will encounter in the workplace
- Networking and other career development opportunities expand student exposure to local businesses and industry information
New programs and purchasing ideas are discussed and developed each year. The Director of the Perkins Grant works with faculty and directors of occupational programs to create new and effective programs with approval from the Deans. If you have an idea for a beneficial classroom learning resource or a new program to benefit occupational student success, please email perkinsgrant@bucks.edu.
Current occupational students are welcome to get in touch with the Perkins Grant Director, Sandra Petri (Sandra.petri@bucks.edu) to learn more about the support services available for occupational students.