The Division of Academic and Technical Education (DATE) is responsible for helping all students acquire challenging academic, technical, and employability skills to succeed in postsecondary education and in-demand careers.

To this end, the division:

• Administers formula and discretionary grant programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins).
• Provides assistance to help State improve program administration, implementation, and accountability.
• Implements national initatives that support high-quality career and technical education programs.

For the latest information and reosurces about career and technical education, please visit our Perkins Collaborative Resource Network.