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Tech Prep Seattle

Tech Prep Seattle. Seattle Community Colleges. What is Tech Prep?. A federally funded program Links k-12, community colleges, business, and labor Emphasizes career and technical education Competency based Aligned with occupational pathways Duel Credits in high school and college.

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Tech Prep Seattle

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  1. Tech Prep Seattle Seattle Community Colleges

  2. What is Tech Prep? • A federally funded program • Links k-12, community colleges, business, and labor • Emphasizes career and technical education • Competency based • Aligned with occupational pathways • Duel Credits in high school and college

  3. What are advantages of Tech Prep? • Earn college credit while still in high school • Ease transition to college • Save money on tuition, book, lab fees • Gain valuable occupational skills and work experience • Begin training for high-paying careers • Establish business/industry connections • Graduate from college early

  4. Who can participate in Tech Prep? • High school students between 9 – 12 • Must be enrolled in articulated Tech Prep Course • Must earn B or higher • Must register online for college course • Must be processed the same year they complete the high school course

  5. How do I get a transcript of TechPrep credits? • Request a transcript from the college where Tech Prep classes were recorded • Multiple transcripts necessary if transcribed at more than one college • Contact Tech Prep Seattle at techprep@sccd.ctc.edu • Call Tech Prep Seattle at 206-902-3222

  6. Will my credits transfer to any college? • Transferability depends on the receiving institution • Will transfer to colleges with articulation agreements (Seattle Community Colleges)

  7. What are strategies for success? • Accountability – a uniform data collection and reporting strategy • Sustainability – Educate and prepare all stakeholders to support and participate in Tech Prep • Public Awareness – Strategic public awareness initiatives will result in increased participation rates and broader support • Articulation – Essential to ensure portability of programs and credits • Standards – a framework for the educational system

  8. How do students benefit? • Gain academic and technical skills • Prepare for employment and continuing education • Save time and money because of Tech Prep college credits

  9. How do high schools benefit? • Provide programs relevant to students’ future plans and endeavors • Witness higher morale, attendance, improved student performance when students have clear goals • Help students make the connection between what they are learning in high school and where they want to be in the future

  10. How do participating colleges benefit? • Welcome better prepared, more focused students • Can spend less time and fewer resources on remedial courses • Can work with fewer students who are undecided about their program of study

  11. How do employers and the economy in general benefit? • Obtain better-educated and highly skilled workers • Gain an opportunity to provide input and influence content of programs of study through advisory councils

  12. How does the taxpayer gain? • Schools and colleges are able to eliminate unnecessary program and course duplication • Tax dollars are used more effectively and efficiently

  13. Where can I get more information about Tech Prep? • Contact CTE instructors in your high school • Contact counselors and Career Center Specialists • Contact Tech Prep Seattle office at techprep@sccd.ctc.edu • Email Barbara Cummins, Director TechPrep Seattle at bcummins@sccd.ctc.edu • Go to TechPrep Seattle website at www.seattlecollege.com/techprep for information and registration

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