Modesto Junior College offers a broad range of Career Technical Education (CTE) programs and certifications aligned with business and industry workforce needs. With a dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, there is no shortage of opportunities. Check out all of MJC's Programs of Study and talk with a counselor to learn how MJC can help you reach your educational goals! You can refer to the MJC Catalog directly for all programs, course descriptions, and requirements.
The Carl Perkins Act, also commonly referred to as "CTE Perkins", is a federal act that supports resources for instructional programs and services for the success of students from "special populations" enrolled in Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. Special populations include to students who are:
At the recommendation of the California Community College Board of Governors, the Governor and Legislature approved the Strong Workforce Program, adding a new annual recurring investment to spur Career Technical Education (CTE) in the nation’s largest workforce development system of 115 colleges. Strong Workforce Program funding aims to create more and better CTE - more enrollments, more completions, more students employed in their field of interest.
At Modesto Junior College, the application planning and submission process is due each academic year on the first Friday in December. Project applications funded begin their workplan in the upcoming academic year. Projects have up to 24 months to complete all expenditures and workplan activities.
Here, you will find information about the Carl Perkins Act and Strong Workforce funded investments and information on the campus application process.
Carl Perkins V Act & Strong Workforce Resources will support the following instructional Programs and Service Departments:
Modesto Junior College's Adult Education Program provides students with access to a variety of courses at little or no cost to assist them in reaching their personal, academic, and professional goals.
The Stanislaus Mother Lode Adult Education Consortium is a collaborative network of education providers and community partners dedicated to expanding and improving adult education services in the region. Through collaborative planning and shared resources, the Consortium helps adult learners build foundational skills, earn credentials, and transition successfully into higher education or the workforce.
Please visit the Stanislaus Motherlode Adult Education Consortium web page for more information on the Consortium.
Perkins/SW Application Opens in August 2026. Please contact either Lily Pulido or Bo Locke for more information. You can find their contact information in the column to the left of this web page.
