Combining Perkins and WIOA State Plans

https://octae.ed.gov/announcements/combining-perkins-and-wioa-state-plans

February 19, 2026 Combining Perkins and WIOA State Plans Recording and Presentation

Policy Guidance and Policy Memoranda

https://octae.ed.gov/resources/policy-guidance-and-policy-memoranda

This collection of program memoranda issued by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) provides sub-regulatory guidance to states and grantees on implementing federal laws such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. These memoranda clarify policy expectations, outline requirements for program administration, and provide instructions on topics such as State Plan submissions, performance accountability, grant management, and allowable activities.

Staff by State Responsibility

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Division of Academic & Technical EducationCoordinatorState ResponsibilitiesJose FigueroaEducation Program SpecialistDivision of Academic and Technical Education(202) 987-1397Jose.Figueroa@ed.govAlaska, Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, WyomingAndrew JohnsonProgram SpecialistDivision of Academic and Technical Education(202) 987-1208Andrew.Johnson@ed.govAlabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,

WIOA State Plan Portal

https://octae.ed.gov/resources/wioa-state-plan-portal

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) State Plans outline what a state or territory is doing to help Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.

Home

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The Perkins Collaborative Resources Network (PCRN) provides resources and tools for state directors and state staff who administer career and technical education programs.