Tech Prep

The Other College Prep

How well do you know Minnesotans?

Use your “A, B, C, D” cards to vote on the following questions

At 60°F, Minnesotans will

A. Wear coats, gloves and hats

B. Sunbathe

At 50°F, Minnesotans will

A. Plant gardensB. Try to turn on the heat

At 40°F, Minnesotans will

A. Have cars that won’t start

B. Drive with the windows down

At 20°F, Minnesotans will

A. Shiver uncontrollablyB. Have the last cook-out

before it gets cold

At 0°F, Minnesotans will

A. Throw on a sweatshirt B. Fly away to Mexico

At -20°F, Minnesotans will

A. Begin to evacuate to IowaB. Get out their winter coats

At -40°F, Minnesotans will

A. Cease to exist B. Start saying

“Cold ‘nuff for ya?”

Tech Prep gives students a chance toA. Get hands-on learningB. Earn credits before

enrolling in collegeC. Follow their career

interestsD. All of the above

David is a junior and has the following schedule:

English 11th-Advanced Placement

Geometry: Accelerated

Chemistry I History through

Culture Orchestra

Jay is also a junior and has the following schedule:

Technical Writing

Algebra:Applications

History

Wood Technology

Computer Applications II

Consider the schedule of each student to answer the next set of questions.

A B

Who will have the higher achievement on standardized tests?

It’s about even!

Source:National Research Center for Career and Technical Education; 2002

Who is more likely to graduate? Jay has a better chance of

graduating. The risk of dropping out

increases for student who concentrate in either academics or technical education.

Source:National Research Center for Career and Technical Education; 2002

Who is most likely to attend college? David is more likely to attend

college. However, 79% of students who

combine academic and technical courses are likely to attend college.

Source:National Research Center for Career and Technical Education; 2002

If he enrolls, who will get better grades at a four-year college?

It’s about even!

Source:Education Commission of the States; 1998

If he enrolls, who is more likely to graduate at a four-year college?

It’s about even!

Source:Education Commission of the States; 1998

Who is likely to earn more after graduating? It’s about even!

Source:Education Commission of the States; 1998

What is Tech Prep?

Tech Prep

Combines academics and technical education

Prepares students for high-wage, high-skill careers

Allows students to earn college credit while they are still in high school

An advanced placement program (AP) for technical careers

Tech Prep Students

Enjoy hands-on learning Create their own projects Follow career interests while

they earn college credit Must earn a “B” or better on

college-level tests or assignments in the Tech Prep course to get college credit

Benefits of Tech Prep

Builds confidence Allows career exploration Flexible schedule Programs for any interest College credit!!!

Tech Prep Pathways

Tech Prep Pathways

Arts and Communication

Technical, Manufacturing

and EngineeringBusiness,

Marketing and Management

Business Operations

Health and Human Services

Scientific and Environmental

Arts and Communications

Representative Programs: Architecture Creative writing Film and cinema studies Graphic Design Radio and Television

broadcasting Public relations

Business, Marketing and Management

Representative Programs: Database design and

administration Software development Network management Administrative and Supervisory

management Credit and Finance

Scientific and Environmental

Representative Programs: Agriculture Earth and Environmental sciences Fisheries management Forestry Horticulture Wildlife management

Health and Human Services

Representative Programs: Medicine Dentistry Nursing Therapy and rehabilitation Nutrition Fitness

Technical, Manufacturing and

EngineeringRepresentative Programs: Engineering and related

technologies Mechanics and repair Manufacturing technology Precision production Electronics Construction

Business Operations

Representative Programs: Entrepreneurship Sales and marketing Hospitality and tourism Computer/information systems Finance Accounting

How do students get involved with

Tech Prep?

Ask a Counselor or Teacher at Your School

Check what courses are offered Ask about events and field trips You may be able to do “job

shadowing” Your school may also offer mentors,

mock interviews, and internships

How does a student get Tech Prep college credit?

She should see which Tech Prep classes her high school currently offers.

If these classes fit her interests and career goals, or if she wants to explore the career field, she should choose one of these classes.

Then, she should ask a counselor or teacher how she can get college credit.

What does a student do with their Tech Prep college credit?

She should bring the advanced standing certificate (which she will receive) and any supporting materials to the college of her choice when she registers.

Where can students use the credit?

Anoka-Hennepin Technical College Anoka Ramsey Community College North Hennepin Community

College Pine Technical College St. Cloud Technical College

What about 4 year colleges?

Some of the colleges that link 2-year and 4-year college programs include:

Moorhead State University University of Minnesota – Crookston Bemidji State University St. Cloud State University College of St. Scholastica University of Phoenix

More information about Tech Prep

See www.techprepmn.comOr your local Tech Prep Coordinator

Tech Prep:The Other College

Prep

Life-changing, Interesting and

Fun!

This Presentation was prepared by the Conifer Group.

1-800-700-2388

Photos taken at Quarry Park, Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Photography by S.J. Griffin