Perkins V Career & Technical Education (CTE) Grant & IRC Alignment Sheet
Statutory / Regulatory Authority: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V, P.L. 115-224, 20 U.S.C. § 2355)
VoraPrep provides Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) digital instructional curriculum, interactive workpaper simulations, and authentic certification exam simulators aligned to nationally recognized Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs) across Accounting/Tax, Finance, Cybersecurity, Payroll/HR, and Global Logistics.
| CTE Career Cluster | Vora CTE Applied Workpaper Lab | Target Industry Credential (IRC) | Perkins V § 135 Alignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance & Accounting | CTE-TAX: Form 1040, Sch C & QBI § 199A | IRS Enrolled Agent (SEE) / CPA | § 135(b)(5)(A) Postsecondary IRC Prep |
| Finance & Accounting | CTE-CLOSE: Bank Rec, AJEs & Close | IMA CMA / AIPB-Aligned Accounting | § 135(b)(5)(D) Work-Based Simulation |
| Information Technology | CTE-SOC2: IAM & SOC 2 Type II ITGC | CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) / CISA | § 135(b)(5)(A) Cyber Workforce IRC |
| Business & HR Operations | CTE-PAYROLL: FLSA Overtime & Form 941 | PayrollOrg CPP / SHRM-CP / PHR | § 135(b)(5)(A) Industry Certification |
| Securities & Banking | CTE-FINOPS: KYC/FinCEN CDD & Reg T | FINRA SIE (Open-Sit Credential) | § 135(b)(5)(A) Financial Services IRC |
| Logistics & Global Trade | CTE-CUSTOMS: 19 CFR & CBP Form 7501 | U.S. Customs Broker (CBLE) | § 135(b)(5)(A) Federal Trade License |
Allowable Funding & Procurement Determinations
- Perkins V § 135(b)(5)(A): Acquiring digital curriculum and exam-readiness simulations preparing students for state-listed Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs).
- Perkins V § 135(b)(5)(D): Simulated workpaper environments (Form 1040, Balanced General Ledger, SOC 2 Audit Matrix, CBP Form 7501) when live external clinical placements are capacity-constrained.
- Zero IT Integration Overhead: Browser-based HTTPS delivery on Chromebooks, iPads, Windows, and macOS with zero student PII installation.
Regulatory Note: VoraPrep LLC supplies supplemental COTS digital courseware and exam simulators to accredited schools and colleges; VoraPrep is not a state-licensed vocational school or Title IV financial-aid institution. Confirm state Perkins V IRC list inclusion with your State CTE Director.