The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) Act of 2006 as amended by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V or the Act) provides Federal support for the nation's CTE programming. Perkins V seeks to improve the academic and technical achievement of youth and adult learners, strengthen the connections between secondary and postsecondary education, and improve accountability. It also positions States and local communities to implement a vision for CTE that balances the needs of learners with the current and emerging needs of the economy, positioning students for success in the workforce. In the six years since the passage of Perkins V, the Department has received requests for technical assistance, clarification of terminology, and analyses of best practices that States have taken to implement the statute. The purpose of this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document is to address these questions and to provide the most up-to-date research and evidence-based practices to ensure that Federal funding is directed toward CTE programs that support students in acquiring the exposure, skills, and experiences that lead to further postsecondary education and employment in high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations.