In the first 10 years of this century, the United States will need millions of new technology workers to sustain and grow our economy. The federal government views Tech Prep as a major educational pipeline for these technology careers. Perkins Career and Technology Education Act. This funding first became available to Ohio in 1991. States must submit a Tech Prep plan to the U.S. Department of Education.
Approved plans receive federal funding.
States and consortia. Each state that receives federal Tech Prep funding must use the money to support Tech Prep consortia partnerships among high schools, 2-year college campuses, and business, industry, and labor. The work a Tech Prep consortium is to develop and deliver high-quality Tech Prep programs in its service area. Tech Prep in Ohio Ohio s Tech Prep model. All programs are competency-based.