The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) coordinates Perkins V funding, working with 23 community colleges across the Commonwealth. Each community college is responsible for a defined service region and focused on meeting the needs of industry partners and students. CTE Advisory Committees at the community colleges provide insights and recommendations for programming and services.

To receive funding from Perkins V, every eligible recipient must complete a comprehensive local needs assessment (CLNA) on career and technical education (CTE) in their service area every two years as part of their local application. This includes the following components

• Evaluation of the performance of students served including the performance of special populations.
• Description of how CTE programs meet the needs of students, aligned with in-demand industries and their occupations
• Evaluation of progress toward implementation of CTE programs and programs of study
• Information on how eligible recipients will improve recruitment, retention, and training of faculty, teachers, and specialized instructional support for CTE.
• Description of progress toward implementation of strategies and programming to support equal access for students from special populations.