Aligning CTE with Perkins V Priorities for Maximum Funding Impact

INDICIATORS:

1P1

3S1

4S1

The Soft Skills Matter

Many CTE administrators need simple ways to document student career exploration while maximizing Perkins funding. The right tools can also boost work-based placement data and strengthen compliance outcomes.

MyCareerCloset’s Perkins-eligible tool tracks, verifies, and reports exploration hours across programs. By centralizing employer connections and professional prep into one system, schools ensure Perkins investments yield measurable engagement and workforce alignment.

Meets requirements for instructional software and employability skills development.
Web-enabled apps requiring no installation; qualifies as a technology update for CTE programs.
Increases student confidence and employer engagement, directly supporting your placement performance goals.

SELECT PARTNERS

PRODUCTS

MyCareerExplorer

Indicators: 5S3, 3S1 and 4S1

A comprehensive career guidance platform that helps you meet Perkins reporting requirements.

Automated Tracking: Collates student time on Career Exploration activities and generates compliance reports for placement data.

Placement Support: Consolidates career prep resources, matches students to employers, and generates company research to facilitate work-based learning opportunities.

Price: $5,000 / year*

Qualifies under: Career Guidance & Academic Counseling, Technology

MyCareerCloset

Indicators: 3S1, 4S1, 1P1

A managed professional attire solution that functions asinstructional material for professionalism. We bridge the gap between technical skills and employability skills

Simulated Work-Based Learning: Delivers 1:1 styling and a complete box of professional clothes (2 outfits) to simulate a professional environment.

Instructional Content: Includes a custom website/learning hub that teaches professional presentation and employability skills.

Qualifies under: Instructional Materials, Simulated Work-Based Learning

Price: $3,500 / year**

Tiers:

Pilot: 60 students - $3,500 ($60/student)
Scale: 170 students - $9,500 ($55/student)
Enterprise: 400 students - $20,000 ($50/student)

MyCareerPhoto

Indicators: 3S1, 4S1

Ensure your students are digitally ready for employer engagement.

Professional Branding: Unlimited professional headshots via a mobile photobooth installed at your location

Industry Alignment: Standardizes student presentation for LinkedIn and resumes, ensuring they meet industry standards for professionalism.

Qualifies under: CTE Program Support, Industry Engagement

Price: $10,000 / year***

Notes:

*Up to 10,000 students enrolled; for schools over 10,000, a $1,000 annual surcharge applies per additional 10,000 students.
**Covers 60 students ($60/student); additional coverage may be purchased for $60/student.
***Weekly plans available starting at $2,500 per week.

Perkins-Aligned
Bundle Discounts

"Confidence" Package

Career Guidance + Readiness

Includes:
MyCareerExplorer +
MyCareerCloset (Pilot)

Price: $6,500
(Retail $8,500 - 20% Saving)

"Career-Ready"
Package

Placement Acceleration

Includes:
MyCareerCloset (Scale)
+ MyCareerPhoto

Price: $18,000
(Retail $24,500 - 30% Saving)

"Excell"
Package

Total Program Improvement

Includes:
MyCareerExplorer
MyCareerCloset (Enterprise) MyCareerPhoto

Price: $22,750
(Retail $35,000 - 35% Saving)

Rent or Buy?

Schools can weigh their options by comparing the low upfront costs and included maintenance of our rental program against the long-term cost savings and full asset ownership provided by our purchase program.

RENTAL

How It Works

The institution provides attire credits for interviews, networking events, career fairs, and formal occasions.

The Results

Inventory is rotated across cohorts, maximizing budget efficiency while maintaining access to premium apparel

Best For

Departments prioritizing flexibility, sustainability, and immediate access solutions.

PURCHASE

How It Works

The institution subsidizes or fully funds professional pieces that become the student’s permanent wardrobe foundation.

The Results

Students retain high-quality apparel throughout their career journey, from first internship to first full-time offer and beyond.