The administration moved Career and Technical Education (CTE) program administration — including the $1.4 billion Carl D. Perkins grant — from Education to Labor, prompting mixed reactions from colleges and K‑12 leaders. A nationwide EdWeek survey shows many district and college leaders expect minor disruption, but a notable share fear negative impacts on integrated workforce pathways and on programs serving disadvantaged students. Separately, schools report accelerating investment in technology-heavy CTE pathways (AI, cybersecurity, digital tech) and new workforce-aligned curricula. Leaders caution the administrative shift could refocus program priorities toward short-term employment metrics at the expense of long-term postsecondary pathways.