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Ohio College Tech Prep
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Launched in 1991, the educational
initiative serves more than 16,000 students in almost 700 Ohio programs
supported by 23 consortia.
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Each consortium is governed by a representative board that provides
leadership for responsive, efficient and flexible programs. Consortia
coordinate local programs in collaboration with employers, community and technical
colleges, universities and secondary schools.
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Ohio has built one of
the nation’s leading College Tech Prep programs.
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High school classes are offered on college campuses
and industry sites.
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High school, college
and industry team-teaching strategies are implemented.
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Core academics and specialized technologies are taught
within a context relevant to the pathway.
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Dual enrollment and transcripted credit
opportunities are expanded.
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Opportunities for internships, mentorships, classes in
industry settings and cooperative learning maximize learning.
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Teacher training and externships are offered in collaboration with business and industry.
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Alternative licensing strategies attract highly skilled industry professionals to the teaching field.
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Students
earn an average of 12 credit hours for work completed in high school.
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Half of College Tech Prep high school graduates enroll in post
secondary education within a year of graduation.
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Faculty and administrators overwhelming credit College Tech Prep for
making significant program improvements at their schools or colleges. |
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75%
of employers surveyed indicated they were satisfied or very satisfied with
College Tech Prep graduates. |
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Programs prepare students for emergent career fields such as
biotechnology, fuel cells and materials, and acquisitions and logistics. |
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