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Career Technical Education Opportunities. What is Career Technical Education?. Ohio College Tech Prep Career Technical Programs prepares students for high skill, high demand technical careers in a competitive global economy.
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What is Career Technical Education? • Ohio College Tech Prep Career Technical Programs prepares students for high skill, high demand technical careers in a competitive global economy. • Rigorous educational pathways emphasize math, science and technology and lead to postsecondary education. • Educators, employers and communities collaborate to develop and deliver Tech Prep opportunities to all Ohio students.
Articulation Agreements • High school students get a head start and graduate from a Career Technical Program equipped with choices: • continue their education with knowledge in their chosen field, • start their career, or • do both at the same time. • All programs include college credit that transfers to a community college or other higher learning institutions upon graduation when completing the appropriate course work.
Industry Alignment/Credentials • LHS Career and Technical programs offer customized training programs that create partnerships between industry and educators that benefit both the local employer and students. • Most career-technical programs offer industry certifications and/or college credit. • Specific industry certifications are now part of one of three pathways towards graduation as approved by ODE.
Career Tech Recruiting Process and Timeline • During the Sophomore (10thgrade) year • November • Career Tech Fair Day • December • Visit to Stanbery Career Center • Visit to LHS Programs • January • CT Applications given to all students through US History courses • Instructors review applications • February • CT Acceptance Lists posted
CT Scheduling – Junior and Seniors • Most CT Programs are 3 periods each year • Most also require commitments outside the school day • Daily attendance is extremely important • Occasional scheduling conflicts with other co/extra-curricular activities • Time commitment makes participation in Off-Campus CCP difficult
For Further Information… • Visit the LHS Career and Technical Education Website • Linked off of www.lancaster.k12.oh.us • Questions?