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Students:
•  In the freshman and sophomore years in high school, you can explore the variety 
   of career pathways available to you.
•  Participate in Foundation programs if your school offers them.
•  Prepare for a technical career by taking higher level math and laboratory 
    science classes.
•  Be an active participant in the preparation and update of your Individual Career Plan.
•  Meet with your counselor to discuss your career goals and enroll in a College Tech 
   Prep Technical program prior to your Junior year.
•  Once in your College Tech Prep program, participate in the College Tech Prep
    Showcase event.

 

Getting involved with Tech Prep can be a rewarding experience for everyone.

• The benefits to students
  
include:  earned college
   credits, assistance in making 
   career choices, college and 
   work  preparedness. 

Parents can help guide 
   students into a College 
   Tech Prep program and 
   be involved in their child's 
   individual career plan. 

Business and industry 
   partners
benefit by the 
   satisfaction of knowing they 
   have given the opportunity 
   for young people to focus 
   on a career path.  

 
 

Parents:
•  Be part of the development of your child's Individual Career Plan during their 
   8th grade year.
• Talk to your child about their career pathway interests. Each career pathway leads 
   to a wide variety of careers.
• Carefully review the high school course selections so you are aware of what 
   opportunities are available to your child.
• Attend your school's open house to learn what's new at the school.
• Parents often serve on Program Advisory Committees. 
   Call the teacher if you are interested.

   
 
  Business and Industry Partners:
•  Volunteer to be a guest speaker in a College Tech Prep program.  Students need 
   to hear from  our local employers about the expectations of the workplace.
• Be a mentor to a Tech Prep student.
• Provide an opportunity for Tech Prep students to tour your worksite.
• Provide part-time work for Tech Prep students.
• Assist a student with their senior project.
• Hire a College Tech Prep graduate.
   
   

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