What Are The Benefits of College Tech Prep?

For Students

• You explore a career while you’re still in high school before making costly decisions at college.

• You jump start a college degree in high school.

• You learn challenging material in a fun, hands-on way.

• You can gain valuable work experience.

• You’ll prepare for high skill, high demand careers.

• You begin college coursework in high school and earn free college credit.
  
  
• Your college costs are reduced as you earn valuable college credits in high school and qualify for advanced standing and scholarships that lead to 2-year and 4-year college degrees.
  
  
• You will build early relationships with college personnel; personal growth and confidence are nurtured.
  
  
• Your time-to-degree completion is accelerated; transition to college is facilitated.
  
  
• The curriculum you learn in high school is aligned to the college's curriculum so you can eliminate educational gaps and duplication.
  
  
• The instruction you're given is relevant and rigorous as programs feature the newest and best technology and equipment.
  
  
• You'll be with in an engaging, educational enviornment with students who have similar goals, interests and talents.
  
  
• Your taught by teachers who walk-the-walk, coach every student in project-based and problem-based learning building valuable skills mandated by high tech high paying careers.

For Parents

• Your son or daughter will have educational choices based on interest and ability.

• Your student’s college prep English, mathematics and science are taught in a realistic, project-based approach.

• Your student’s curriculum is rigorous and engaging.

• Your child can go to college in College Tech Prep.

• Your child can earn college credits in high school—saving time and money.

• Your child can qualify for scholarships—saving money.

• Your child can prepare for high skill, high demand future careers—gaining choice and focusing on clear, direct paths toward specific, high tech careers. 
  
  

• High school and college curriculum is aligned to eliminate gaps and duplication.

• Instruction is relevant and rigorous as programs feature the newest and best technology and equipment.

• Students with similar goals, interests and talents are engaged for success in a peer-friendly, educational environment.

• Teachers who walk-the-walk coach every student in project-based and problem-based learning building valuable skills mandated by high tech high paying careers.
   

For Educators

• Your students who don’t respond to traditional learning can succeed in applied academics in math, science, and English.

• You are a full partner in the curriculum process.

• Your students can receive college experience and credit while still in high school.

• Team teaching creates an environment of creativity and broadens your professional horizons.

• Partnerships expand resources available to you and your students.

• Postsecondary educators get students who are better prepared.

• Professional development enhances your skills and experience with business and industry.

• State funding is provided for College Tech Prep students.

For Employers

• College Tech Prep graduates are able to "hit the ground running." Their skills are sharp because business representatives are full partners in the educational process.

• You can incorporate in College Tech Prep programs and curriculum. skills essential for workplace success.

• Through internships and work- based programs you can develop prospective employees.

• College Tech Prep graduates start employment with solid technical, academic and soft skills.

• Developing a skilled labor pool stimulates business development, boosts the local economy and provides better services and products.
  

• Technical curriculum is validated by business and aligned to industry standards.

• Academic and technical coursework is integrated—focused on teamwork, critical thinking and problem-solving.

• Students acquire the expertise, confidence and work ethic required for tomorrow’s top careers.

• Business and industry credentialing, internships, mentoring, co-op opportunities and classes in industry settings support workforce development