• A way to earn college credit in high school

• A source for high wage opportunities

• A process that helps students focus on individual career development

• An opportunity to learn work-based learning

• A combination of rigorous and relevant academic and technical competencies

• A selection that includes early and ongoing career assessment and guidance

• Designed to meet the needs of all students

What is Tech Prep?

• Tech Prep programs are community wide partnerships between school districts, community colleges, and business/industry to prepare students for technical and career fields.

• Tech Prep strengthens the academic preparation of each student by combining classroom and workplace experiences.

• Tech Prep uses career counseling to provide students with a greater awareness of choices influencing their future. It blends academic and technical education.

• Tech Prep teaches a set of core competencies in math, science, communications and technology that can lead to an associate degree or a one or two-year certificate in specific career area with flexibility to continue on to a more advanced degree.

Who is a Tech Prep Student?

    A Tech Prep student is any learner with a Educational Development Plan (EDP) demonstrating their selection of a series of courses and career activities at the high school and college levels. This series of courses and activities is designed to prepare the student to enter, compete and advance in a global workforce.

Articulation Agreements

    Articulation agreements are formal, written documents agreed upon by two or more institutions. RHS has an articulation agreement with Henry Ford Community College. Students may receive college credit for courses taken in high school. Some of the student benefits are:

• Save money on tuition, fees, and books

• Accelerate progress

• Reduce duplication

• Create the opportunity for expanded program content

• Improve job readiness skills

• Improve job placement potential

• Earn college credits

• Motivation to continue schooling

RHS has an articulation agreement with HFCC in the following areas:

• Automotive Technology

• Health Careers

For more information, go to Henry Ford Community College online at http://www2.hfcc.edu/techprep/TechPrep_index.htm

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