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Perkins Career Program Support Services

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If you are enrolled in a Black Hawk College career and technical education (CTE) program, you can take advantage of Perkins Career Program Support Services. Whether you are working towards a certificate or AAS degree, we are here to help you succeed!

The following services are available to any CTE student:

  • Academic advising
  • Tutor and study group support
  • Referrals to community resources
  • Laptop rentals
  • Textbook and supply rentals
  • Emergency transportation assistance

These services funded through the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.

Eligibility

  • Unemployed
  • Homeless
  • Single parent/pregnant
  • Diagnosed disability
  • ESL (English as a Second Language)
  • In/aged-out of foster care system (students age 17-24)
  • Preparing for nontraditional occupation
  • Receiving or eligible for Pell Grant
  • Parent is active military and/or on active duty

Special Events

Throughout the year we also host special events for career students and promote career and technical education in the community, including:

  • Faculty-assisted advising and registration
  • Health Care Expo
  • STEMfest
  • Dual credit career information sessions

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Contact

Elizabeth Hogan-Wells

309-796-5486