Lewis-South Thurston Counties Tech Prep/STW (School-To-Work) Consortium

WHAT IS TECH PREP?

Tech Prep is an agreement between New Market Skills Center and local community colleges in which students can earn college credit when they successfully complete a New Market training program.

Whether planning to obtain a four-year degree, a two-year degree, apprenticeship status or immediate employment upon graduation from high school, Tech Prep gives all students a jump-start on their education/career plan in many ways:

· Students can earn college credit during high school and receive admission priority at local community and technical colleges

· Tech Prep saves students time and up to $1,000 in college tuition

· An early start means an early finish to the selected post-secondary degree program

· Students are better prepared to meet the challenges of the workplace

HOW DOES A TECH PREP STUDENT EARN COLLEGE CREDITS WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL?

Enroll in the Tech Prep program and pay registration fee where applicable

Complete the specific NMVSC/Tech Prep course with a “B” (3.0) grade or better

Earn high skills competency ratings for the course

Total Tech Prep Credits by Program

Advanced Computer Education 103

Automotive Service Technology 46

Collision Repair Technology 116

Computer Pre-Engineering 18

Construction Trades 26

Cosmetology 42

Criminal Justice/Protective Services 21

Early Childhood Education 41

Emergency Services/Fire Training 47

Financial Customer Services 43

Food Service Operations/Culinary Arts 48.5

Information Systems Technology 41

The Microsoft Office 116.5

Pre-Vet Tech 15
Professional Medical Careers 56

Total Credits= 790

Completion of NMVSC Professional Medical Careers Program will count toward Pre-Admissions requirements in the Centralia College Nursing Program. Alignment with college credit is an ongoing process. For further information, please see our Occupational Information Specialist in the Career Center.