What is Kentucky Tech Prep?
TECH PREP is an educational program consisting of a sequence of courses (program of study) and requirements that identify both academic and technical courses that lead to a specific associate degree or degrees in a vocational-technical field or a two-year diploma or certificate program at the postsecondary level. A program designed to integrate and articulate academic and technical subjects at the secondary and postsecondary level that lead to an associate degree program. A combined secondary and postsecondary program of study that will provide competencies in math, science, and communication technology through applied academic subjects. A program that academically prepares students to enter a technical program at the college level. A program that encourages students to explore a number of career options. A program that helps prepare tomorrows technicians. A program of study that consists of a minimum of two years of secondary school and at least two years of higher education or postsecondary technical education. A concept designed to better prepare and meet the need for students to enter the workplace.
Goals
Tech Prep provides opportunities to attain the following goals: Reinforce student interest and achievement in academic and technical skills. Integrate curriculum at both secondary and postsecondary levels in a sequence of courses leading to an associate degree in a technical field. Establish articulation among secondary, postsecondary institutes, colleges, and universities. Prepare students to successfully enter the world of work. Upgrade vocational-technical courses to meet todays and tomorrows needs.
Objectives
Tech Prep provides opportunities to: Encourage students to develop new learning techniques necessary to meet the challenges of a technological society. Integrate academic and technical instruction. Restructure vocational education curriculum. Expand students educational and technical options. Increase competencies of high school students in math, science, communication skills, and problem-solving skills. Increase student enrollment in vocational programs by emphasizing opportunities for college program study.
Focus
The Tech Prep education program focuses on: Better understanding and applications of technology. Career awareness and planning. Skills needed for a highly-educated workforce. More focused high school vocational-technical curriculum. Advanced, rigorous academic and technical skills continuum. Opportunities to meet and satisfy the job market requirements.