What Is Tech Prep - Basic Information
Tech-Prep education is an alternative to the college prep course of study. It prepares the student for a highly skilled technical occupation that allows either direct entry into the work place as a qualified technician or continuation with further education leading to baccalaureate and advanced degrees. Tech-Prep is a 4-year sequence of study beginning in the 11th grade through 2 years of postsecondary occupational education culminating in a certificate or associate degree. Tech-Prep education is funded under two sections of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act through grants to states that, in turn, fund local Tech-Prep efforts. Funding is available for in-service training for teachers to implement Tech-Prep education.
A Tech Prep program consists of one or more of the elements listed here:
- Leads to an associate degree or two-year certificate.
- Provides technical preparation in at least one cluster; art, business contact, business operations, science, social services, or technical.
- Builds student competence in math, science and communications through a sequential course of study.
- Leads to employment placement.
- Through Articulation, links two years of high school in specific career clusters with two years of post-secondary from a technical or community college.
- Provides staff development opportunities.
Tech Prep is involved in may areas of education involving grades 9 through 14, with preparatory services available to grades 7 & 8.
Think of Tech Prep when your hear any of the following terms:
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