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CAREERS

(College Activities Reap Educational Experiences Resulting in Success)

Funded by the USDOE (U.S. Department of Education) Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V) grant, CAREERS is designed to help adults who lack job or educational experience but who demonstrate the ability and commitment to enter promising career fields.

CAREERS assists economically disadvantaged men and women in Career and Technical Education (CTE) credit programs. Special populations served by the grant include: individuals with disabilities; individuals from economically disadvantaged families; including low- income youth and adults, individuals preparing for non-traditional fields (e.g., females enrolled in engineering, males enrolled in nursing); single parents including pregnant women; out of- workforce individuals; English learners; homeless individuals; youth are in, or have aged out of, the foster care system; and youth with a parent who is a member of the armed forces; and is on active duty.

Benefits

  • Financial assistance for books or childcare
  • Exposure to career opportunities
  • Enhanced personal, professional and academic development
  • Individual support, counseling and guidance
  • Networking

Eligibility

  • Students must have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be receiving financial assistance through MTC’s Student Financial Services (SFS) Department. Financial need is used to determine eligibility.
  • Students must be enrolled MTC Career and Technical Education (CTE) credit programs leading to an associate degree, diploma or certificate, and taking CTE courses. Exclusions include: Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, General Technology programs and most "Pre"-certificates. 
  • Students must have at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
  • Additional criteria may apply.
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