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Tech Prep is a program of study which begins in high school, continues at a postsecondary institution, and culminates in an associate of applied science degree, two-year certificate, or two-year apprenticeship in one of the Career Interest Areas:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Arts and Communications
- Business and Administrative Services
- Health Care
- Human and Family Services
- Industrial and Engineering Technology
- And leads to related meaningful employment
A Tech Prep program is developed by all partners (secondary, postsecondary and private sector). It may also articulate from a community college to a four-year baccalaureate degree.
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What is a Tech Prep sequence of courses?
A Tech Prep sequence of courses consists of a program-specific core of academic and technical courses taught at a minimum during the two years of secondary school preceding graduation and at least:
- Two years of postsecondary education in a nonduplicative course of study leading to an associate of applied science degree or two-year certificate in a specific career field
- Two years of an apprenticeship following high school
The sequence must include integrated academic and technical content, workplace skills, and instruction delivered both at the worksite and in the school/college setting. Programs may begin as early as the 9th grade and may also articulate from a community college to a four-year baccalaureate degree.
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