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Community Involvement Enriches Education
College
Tech Prep actively involves business, community agencies, churches and
others in assisting students with the process of shaping their life
careers. Programs bridge the gap between
school and work, engaging the community in the career education and
student enrichment.
Collaboration helps students develop relevant skills for the workplace
through revised up-to-date curriculum, youth apprenticeships, mentoring
experiences and service learning projects that link students and community
organizations.
Examples of consortia
community involvement
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The Akron Area
Tech Prep Consortium collaborated with The Greater Akron Chamber of
Commerce in the use of the Business Education Network (BEN). BEN has
established more than 265 partnerships with local business, industry and
labor and is providing over 1,125 career exploration opportunities
including job shadowing experiences, internships and teacher
externships.
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The
Lakeland Area Tech Prep Consortium has received a National Tech Prep
Network Caterpillar, Inc. Exemplary Worksite Learning Award. This award
was based upon a partnership between Mentor High School and the
Progressive Insurance Company.
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Miami Valley Tech
Prep Consortium IT mentoring program, in collaboration with the
Greater Dayton IT Alliance, has grown to involve more businesses serving
more students.
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The North Coast
Tech Prep Consortium is supported by the Greater Cleveland Growth
Association. GCGA participates on the Governing Board, assists in
finding companies interested in hiring College Tech Prep students,
participates in marketing development and has co-sponsored the
Scholarship Awards and Recognition Ceremony. The GCGA represents over
1,000 businesses in the greater Cleveland area.
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Community involvement needed
College Tech Prep is an economic
development tool
College Tech Prep value
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“Because of
College Tech Prep, I had the gumption to go to college, work and purchase
a home. It’s a great opportunity for a great career start.”
Jason Kuykendall |
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