Earn College Credit!!

In many cases high school students have the opportunity to earn college credit through the Alliance Partnerships. You pay an $8 per credit hour fee and those classes are placed on an official college transcript. Need financial help? Talk to your Tech Prep Coordinator about programs that may benefit you.

Earn a Higher Income!!

Students who earn an Associate degree can expect a higher weekly earnings and better job stability than those with just a High-school diploma, or less.

Source: US Department of Labor

Gain the Edge in College or Workforce Preparation

• Take college courses while in high school.

• Develop the study habits necessary for tackling rigorous course work.

• Knowledgeable Consortium Coordinators who will work with you.
   

Stand Out in the College Admissions Process

• Demonstrate your maturity and readiness for college.

• Show your willingness to push yourself to the limit.

• Emphasize your commitment to academic excellence.
   

Broaden Your Horizons

• Explore the world from a variety of perspectives, most importantly your own.

• Study subjects in greater depth and detail.

• Assume the responsibility of reasoning, analyzing, and understanding for yourself.

The world is changing!

Chances are a lot of people are telling you what you should be when you grow up. But everybody is different and there are so many new and exciting jobs available now. Tech Prep won't tell you what to do with your life. Instead, we offer you ideas from which to choose. We can help you figure out what's right for you and for your future.

 

How can Tech Prep help?

Tech Prep can help you by providing choices, ideas, and directions. We want you to learn about jobs: what you do on the job, how much money you can make, and how you should be trained. We bring together what you learn in your classroom with work-based experiences. The goal is to get you out of the classroom and into the real world--while you are still in school--so you can see how the subjects you learn in class apply to different careers.

But why Tech Prep?

Our world is changing. The work world of your parents isn't going to be the same work world for you. Global competition and new technologies are radically changing the workplace. And some estimate that 80% of all jobs will require education beyond high school and training in technical fields.

A Headstart

Tech Prep programs provide you needed on the job. Earn free college credit for Tech Prep classes you take in high school. Want to learn more? You can continue on to earn you bachelor's degree at a four-year college.

Classroom to Career

In high school, you may have the chance to get paid for learning through an internship program or a "shadowing" project. You might get to attend a regional interactive career fair where you can explore many possibilities!

You have a right to a good life!

Food, clothes and a good place to live all take money. Money that's there for you if you're willing to work.

 

Find out how you can learn the real world skills you'll need to get a good job, make money, live a good life and contribute to our state.
 

Career Clusters

What are the benefits of Career Clusters?

• Provide a plan for all students, regardless of their interests, abilities, talents, or desired levels of education.  All clusters have equal dignity. 

• Provide all students with areas of focus, along with flexibility and a variety of ideas to pursue as they make decisions regarding course selection. 

• Allow students to see a relevance to their selected school courses.  Thus, students are more apt to do better in school. 

• Help parents and other adults provide better assistance to students as they discuss careers & selected courses.

How do I decide which Career Cluster best suits me?

Identify your interests, abilities, experience, and “work place” values…go to http://okcareertech.org/guidance/career_services.htm for some great career interest inventories and assessments!

Consider the possible careers in each cluster in relationship to your interests, abilities, and talents.  You can also find descriptions of various careers and how to prepare for them at this same site.  You can also learn more about a specific career by talking with your counselor.

Decide which career cluster seems to fit you best.  You do not have to decide on the specific occupation that you want to pursue!