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What Is TechPrep?
The term "Tech Prep Program" means a program of study that:
- Is carried out under an articulation agreement between the participants in the consortium;
- Combines at a minimum two years of secondary education (as determined under State law) with a minimum of two years of postsecondary education in a non-duplicative, sequential course of study, with a common core of required proficiency in mathematics, science, reading, writing, communications, and technologies designed to lead to an associate's degree or a postsecondary certificate in a specific career field;
- Integrates academic, and vocational and technical, instruction, and utilizes work-based and worksite learning where appropriate and available;
- Meets academic standards developed by the State;
- Provides technical preparation in a career field such as engineering technology, applied science, a mechanical, industrial, or practical art of trade, agriculture, health occupations, business, or applied economics;
- Links secondary schools and 2-year postsecondary institutions, and if possible and practicable, 4-year institutions of higher education through non-duplicative sequences of courses in career fields;
- Builds student competence in mathematics, science, reading, writing, communications, economics, and workplace skills through applied, contextual academics, and integrated instruction, in a coherent sequence of courses;
- Leads to an associate or baccalaureate degree or a postsecondary certificate in a specific career field; and
- Leads to placement in appropriate employment or to further education.
Advantages to Students
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Maintain home school relationships and activities
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Earn free college credit
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Internship opportunities with business and industry
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Develop marketable, highly technical skills
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Prepare for the workforce and college education
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Learn the latest in-demand technology
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Academic and hands-on training
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State-of-the-art laboratories
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