What is Tech Prep?

Tech Prep is Technology Preparation with a post-secondary outcome. A post-secondary (after high school) outcome can be an Associate of Applied Science or Baccalaureate degree, a professional certification, a professional licensure, or a military profession.

Tech Prep is a way for students to achieve success in life through technical education. Tech Prep acts like a pathway to guide a student from high school to the work force in rewarding and exciting technical fields.

A Tech Prep student will have many advantages over other students. Tech Prep students are able to obtain critical job knowledge while still in high school, and are be prepared to immediately enter the workforce as a highly skilled and competitive prospect. Tech Prep students can also be eligible to have college credit opportunities, putting him or her ahead of their peers toward completing an Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor's degree.

How can you become a Tech Prep student?

First, you choose a career cluster in an identified Tech Prep Career Pathway. You can see the available career cluster areas on other parts of this web site.

You then create a plan of study toward your chosen pathway. You develop it with the assistance of your counselor, advisor, or Tech Prep Coordinator. Your parents should be involved in helping you plan for your future too!

Your chosen career cluster must require technical training. This can be technical training from a Technology Center, or technology training at a community college.

Whether preparing for college, earning college credits, or being able to enter the workforce directly with marketable skills, Tech Prep can help you reach your goals!