Tech Prep
What the heck is Tech Prep?
Through federal legislation, TECH PREP was introduced in 1990 to address the need for a high tech workforce in the 21st century. Students in TECH PREP programs receive technical training and their college degrees and industry certification at a faster pace, filling key occupations sooner.
TECH PREP programs combine challenging high school and college classes with technical lab experiences. EHOVE, BGSU/Firelands and Terra Tech work together to provide this unique experience for these students.
This year's seventy seniors collectively earned more than 1,345 college credit hours - credits that can be transferred to any college in Ohio. This saved their families approximately $ 285,000 in college tuition.... not to mention the cost of their text books.
But it is not all work; TECH PREP students have competed in a number of regional competitions through Business Professionals of America, Future Educators of America, Skills USA, Tech Prep Showcase and the Maverick Robotics competition.
Tech Prep gives students a head start on college and their future careers.
Career and Technical High School Programs - Tech Prep
- Computer
Networking Technician -
As a
computer expert, the work is ever-changing and ever-challenging.
Train to be an on-site troubleshooter in computer networks, wiring,
hardware and computer software. Industry certification from CISCO,
A+, MOS and others are available.
- Engineering
Technician -
Keep
industry humming as you troubleshoot, repair and maintain
machinery. Careers opportunities could include electrical
maintenance, quality control, mechanical maintenance or CAD
operator. Classes are held at BGSU/Firelands.
- Health Tech - Numerous and diverse are the careers awaiting the Health
Tech graduate, including respiratory therapist, nursing,
physicians/medical assistant and more. Students can take the State
Certified Nursing Assistant test upon completion; a requirement for
entering most nurses training programs.
- Interactive Media Technology - Interactive Media Tech is a new it Works Tech Prep
program that helps students to become experts in today’s software
packages. Students learn desktop publishing, digital video
production and how to design web pages, placing them in high demand
careers.
- Teacher Academy - Senior students have the opportunity to explore the teaching profession through a seminar one day a week and then hands on participation in classrooms the rest of the week in this half-day program. Learn what it is like to work with elementary, middle school, high school and adult learners. College credit may be earned through BGSU/Firelands.
