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Tech-Prep State Education Contacts
Tech-Prep education is an alternative to the college prep course of study. It prepares the student for a highly skilled technical occupation that allows either direct entry into the work place as a qualified technician or continuation with further education leading to baccalaureate and advanced degrees. Tech-Prep is a 4-year sequence of study beginning in the 11th grade through 2 years of postsecondary occupational education culminating in a certificate or associate degree. Tech-Prep education is funded under two sections of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act through grants to states that, in turn, fund local Tech-Prep efforts. Funding is available for in-service training for teachers to implement Tech-Prep education.
Contact the following to learn more about Tech-Prep:
Gisela Harkin
Education Program Specialist
Office of Vocational and Adult Education
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, DC 20202
(202) 205-9037 |
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