The administration shifted the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education program and other workforce grants from Education to the Labor Department, prompting mixed reactions from colleges and K–12 CTE leaders. Educators report administrative friction but few immediate operational changes; a plurality expect little day-to-day impact while a significant minority fear long-term harm to program quality. An EdWeek Research Center survey found 38% of CTE-connected educators are neutral about the transfer, 34% expect negative effects and 27% expect positives. Community college leaders said Perkins statutory rules still govern programming, but staff warned that changing federal partners can delay guidance and complicate local implementation. Career-technical leaders who previously worked in Education say the move raises coordination risks for dual-enrollment, apprenticeships and career-pathway funding. Officials at both departments say they will try to keep funds flowing uninterrupted while they sort roles and responsibilities.