VTEA: Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational and

Technical Institutions
FY 2006 Program Performance Report
Strategic Goal 5
Multiple
VTEA, Section 117
Document Year 2006 Appropriation: $7,366
CFDA 84.245: Tribally Controlled Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Institutions

Program Goal: To increase access to and improve vocational education that will
strengthen workforce preparation, employment opportunities,
and lifelong learning in the Indian community.
Objective 1 of 1: Ensure that vocational students served in tribally controlled postsecondary
vocational and technical institutions make successful transitions to work or
continuing education.
Measure 1.1 of 1: The percentage of vocational students in the Tribally Controlled
Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Institutions Programs who earn an A.A. degree or
certificate. (Desired direction: increase)
Actual
Year Target Status
(or date expected)
1999 23 Measure not in place
2000 25 57 Target Exceeded
2001 59 82 Target Exceeded
2002 65 46 Did Not Meet Target
2003 47 48 Target Exceeded
2004 49 44 Did Not Meet Target
2005 52 49 Made Progress From Prior Year
2006 57 42 Did Not Meet Target
2007 42 (August 2007) Pending
2008 43 (August 2008) Pending
Source. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, Tribally Controlled
Postsecondary Vocational and Technical Institution Program performance report, grantee submissions.
Frequency of Data Collection. Annual
Data Quality. Data are self-reported by the grantees using lists of graduates and enrollees.

Technical assistance continues to be provided to the grantees to assist in improving reporting procedures
and documentation.

Explanation.

The program did not meet its FY 2005 target. Target was not met because one grantee has not
sumbitted performance data. However, to improve this situation, the grantee will provide status updates
on completing the performance reporting requirements. Data will be available by September 1, 2006.

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