Tech Prep was developed in order to provide all students more opportunities for curriculum and future career choices. The strong foundation of math, science, technology and communication enables students to pursue career avenues and prepare for changes in their future working years. Tech Prep will be an excellent choice for such a student. Applied academic courses cover the same outcomes as existing courses. Only the method of curriculum delivery is different.
Students learn abstract concepts by doing activities that pertain to the working world.
Classes are for any student capable of successfully completing the applied curriculum. The applied academic course format requires the ability to read and comprehend program related technical materials and to participate in laboratory-type activities done in small groups to reinforce learning. The goal of Tech Prep is to make science, math and communications more relevant to the student. If the students career interests and goals fall in an area of career and technical preparation provided through an available Tech Prep Program, then the Tech Prep curriculum should be offered as a viable option. Tech Prep Programs are developed by local consortia, in accordance with the general Tech Prep concept and objectives, to best fit the unique needs, issues and regional employment outlook.