Wednesday, February 16, 2011

PERKINS

I needed this information so badly. I did not understand this aspect of the job. They've been throwing money at me and I could not understand why. I felt as if I was being wasteful. No one ever explained where the money was coming from and what it could be used for. Since I did not use the funds, they were allocated to other CTAE departments. I find it most interesting that someone had the forsight to rally for career and technical education. It's funny how we have come full-circle to the fact that we need to put more people to work. Not just providing them with employment, but providing them with skills, enabling them to be hiqhly-trained, highly-qualified individuals in their fields. I now understand the importance of this legislation to my career as a HSTE educator, and my career as a healthcare professional.
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2 comments:

  1. Tracy MisnerFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:20:00 PM EST

    Pamela~

    This was my experience as well! I had about $1500 left from my account that I was saving for last minute repairs...I entered a request in the beginning of May and was told that my account was closed as of April 1 and the funds were moved somewhere else.

    I was told that the money was county money...knowing now that it is Federal money, and they KNOW I know this, my department now talks with me about funding.

    I think knowing about Perkins Legislation is critical to the success of your program as it is in my program!!!

    Thank you NTI for bringing this to light!

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  2. LeolaFebruary 20, 2011 at 9:13:00 PM EST

    I need to say as the new kid, I contributed to the budget of my peers...they got my share too!!! I lost $500.00 this year; but I spent the 2nd part after learning this money has been allocated for my classes. I just didn't understand. If I didn't have a great mentor, I would have lost all my funds last year. She made me sit down and order some items. But, I sure I didn't use all the funds because I never asked for an amount.

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