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What is Tech Prep?
Over the past decades, there has been significant change in the landscape of the job market. Advanced communication, problem-solving, mathematical, scientific and critical thinking skills are necessary to enable qualified individuals to be successful. Tech Prep was established to meet these changes by offering a complimentary blend of academic and technical skills. These are both necessary in order to be competitive and marketable in today's ever-changing work force.
With a state-wide effort between Illinois high schools and community colleges, Tech Prep makes it possible for students to begin to identify, plan, and work toward their careers early in their high school years. By taking classes in high school which have been identified and selected to prepare students for continued educational programs in the community college setting, the move from high school to college becomes a seamless transition. With all of these advantages, students may be able to finish school sooner and qualify for higher paying jobs.
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Benefits of Tech Prep at CSC:
Would you like advice on career and college decisions? Tech Prep students at CSC will have access to a counselor who specifically works with Tech Prep students. In addition to being knowledgeable about the program, our counselor will provide appropriate academic advising as well as assist in the advanced placement process. Other issues such as career decisions, academic assistance, financial aid and job placement may also be addressed. You may schedule an appointment by calling (309) 341-5237 or e-mailing vmcmullin@sandburg.edu.
Would you like free college credit? You can receive free college credit for high school courses. This is called advanced placement. To see a list of the advanced placement courses for your high school, click here. Not all courses listed for each educational system may be offered at each high school. Check with your high school counselor for more information.
Would you like a job? Today's job market is highly competitive and constantly changing. It demands a labor force possessing advanced technical, academic and interpersonal skills. By following a Tech Prep sequence successfully, you are developing all of these skills. Not only will you be prepared to meet employer demands, you will be prepared to take a proactive stance when job seeking. The confidence of knowing you have the ability and skills necessary to succeed in a career will be evident at interviews and throughout your life.
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I'm interested, how do I enroll?
If you are in high school, see your counselor. Explain that you would like to be in the Tech Prep program and decide on a course of study. Remember that you can change your course of study at any time. Ask your counselor to help set up a visit to Carl Sandburg College in order to talk with our counselor, visit the campus and meet with an instructor in your area of interest. Your counselor can also set up a meeting with a CSC recruiter who can answer any questions you may have.
If you are interested in attending Carl Sandburg College, make an appointment with our counselor, Vicki McMullin, and explain that you are in the Tech Prep program. This can be done by calling (309) 341-5237 or e-mailing vmcmullin@sandburg.edu. Don't wait until the last minute to register for classes! Students who make early appointments get the schedules they want, have more time with our counselor, and are able to make sound and unhurried choices.
Once you have met with our counselor and identified yourself as a Tech Prep student, you are on the right track. Our counselor will be able to help you with many questions and guide you to services as needed. Get involved, apply yourself and enjoy the experience!
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