The Pathway to Trades Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand opportunities for students to pursue trade-related education at institutions of higher education. This legislation specifically targets institutions that participate in the Federal Perkins Loan program . Under the bill's provisions, these institutions will be required to designate a faculty member as a point of contact for students who are studying or interested in studying trades. Furthermore, the act mandates that these institutions must develop courses specifically relating to various trades, thereby integrating vocational training more formally into higher education offerings.