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Who
should be a Tech Prep Student? |
A Tech Prep
student can be any student who is interested in pursuing preparation
for a high-tech, high-skill, high-wage career. The Tech Prep
student can be a hands-on learner, or a student entering the
non-baccalaureate labor market, or the average student looking
for a challenging program.
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How
do Tech Prep and college prep differ? |
College prep
traditionally prepares students for the four-year route in pursuit
of a traditional professional career. Tech Prep provides multiple
exit points for the student. Some pursue certificate programs
after graduation, others continue on toward an associate degree,
while still others continue in pursuit of a bachelor’s
degree. The student can also earn tuition-free college credit
while still in high school. Tech Prep is college prep with an
EDGE! The student has job-ready skills, tuition-free college
credits, and is prepared to continue his education.
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If
a student is not planning to go to the community college, why should
they take Tech Prep courses? |
Tech Prep courses
prepare students for the real world by providing job-ready skills.
While the student may not pursue that particular career, it
could provide a starting point in the career search. It is also
the first opportunity for many students to take a college-level
course while still in high school.
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Can
Tech Prep students go to a four-year college? |
Absolutely!
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Are Tech Prep
credits transferable to four-year colleges? |
Many colleges
recognize the Tech Prep credits. The University of North Texas
readily recognizes all Tech Prep credits, as well as the University
of Texas at Arlington thru the Texas Two-Step Project. Once
a student has earned an associate degree, they may be more appealing
to the four-year college or university, especially since they
have proven their success.
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Why do students
need to formally ask for Tech Prep credits. Can’t they be automatically
posted on their transcript? |
The transcript
is a legal document, and as such requires student permission
to add or affix Tech Prep information. Students must complete
6 credits at the college before they can petition for their
Tech Prep credits.
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How are Tech
Prep students identified? |
When the student
takes a Tech Prep course and completes registration online,
he is entered in a database. Upon high school graduation, the
student receives a student identification card with a listing
of all the Tech prep courses he took while in high school. Presentation
of that card to the college will facilitate the identification
of Tech Prep students.
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How can I get
more information on courses at Collin County Community College?
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You can visit
the college's website for all the information you need at www.ccccd.edu.
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How can I get
more information the job market in North Texas? |
Try the Interlink
website, with statistics about salaries and job openings all
over our area. The website is www.interlink-ntx.org.
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