The Clark State Tech Prep Consortium was first funded in 1993. The focus of Tech Prep efforts was to develop a manufacturing program that began in grade 9. Original partners included Clark State, two vocational districts, four high schools, the Clark County Manufacturers Council and Local Labor Organizations. It was difficult to attract growing numbers of students to the program largely because it involved making a six-year commitment at such a very early age. The consortium developed these programs as grade 11 associate degree, rather than beginning at grade 9.
Enrollments begin to increase.
The four programs being offered evolved based on state TCPs and local curriculum reviews. The Greene County Career Center officially joined the consortium. The consortium partnered with Career Pathways Coordinators at the three JVS to offer in-services and use expansion grants to provide associate schools with financial support to offer foundation classes in Tech Prep areas. The consortium has moved away from beginning programs at grade 9 and toward supporting Career Pathways and foundation courses. The board is involved with goal setting and strategizing.