TECH PREP

Tech Prep provides opportunities for all students to prepare for work and further learning by linking education with business, industry, labor, government, and the community.

• combines a minimum of two years of secondary education (as determined under State law) with a minimum of two years of post secondary education in a non-duplicative, sequential course of study; with a common core of required proficiency in mathematics, science, reading, writing, communications, and technologies designed to lead to an associate’s degree or a post secondary certificate in a specific career field;
• links secondary schools and two-year post secondary institutions, and if possible and practicable, four-year institutions of higher education through non-duplicative sequences of courses in career fields;

Additional Component in Suffolk Public Schools

• Foreign Language (two years) is required for the Tech Prep seal in Suffolk Public Schools. Foreign Language is important for competing in a global marketplace and for continuing education beyond high school graduation.

Tech Prep Students

1. A student who is taking or plans to take three challenging academic courses in mathematics and science that include Algebra I and biology, using functional and application strategies related to the world of work.
2. A student who is completing or plans to complete a sequence of academic, career and technical studies courses, and technical skills training in one or more of the following implemented Tech Prep Programs at Paul D. Camp Community College:
• Administrative Support Technology
• Early Childhood Education
• Industrial Technology
• Marketing Management
3. A student who plans to complete a high school Tech Prep Program and transition in one of the above programs from high school to Paul D. Camp Community College or 4-year college and/or work.

Articulation Agreement

This agreement between Suffolk Public Schools and Paul D. Camp Community College ensures that students who complete the approved high school Tech Prep Programs and enroll in Paul D. Camp Community in the college’s matching program will not duplicate selected high school courses at the college.

Once the student has met all of the requirements outlined in the Articulation Agreement, equivalent credit for 6 credits will appear on his/her Paul D. Camp Community College transcript by course title and credit hours (without tuition or fees).