Connecting Students to Careers!
Jill Berset
Presented at Lubbock Conference
Tech Prep provides numerous opportunities for high school students within 48 regional school districts. Tech Prep programs have been established in the Allied Health area so that students can earn free college credit while in high school. Statistics prove that students participating in Tech Prep programs have higher graduation rates, higher TAKS scores, and continue at higher rates into post-secondary education. Tech Prep also provides an annual Career Expo highlighting the careers and colleges in the region (over 15,000 students have attended), Allied Health Day at South Plains College, and Groundhog Job Shadow Day (over 11,500 students have spent the day with a business professional). Tech Prep also works with the teachers and counselors in the region by providing tours, business panels, resources, and professional development. This presentation will provide an overview of the comprehensive career development provided through the Tech Prep partnership.
Objectives
- Understand the importance of connecting high school students to health care careers.
- Understand Tech Prep programs and the way students can earn college credit while in high school.
- Explore different ways of showcasing health programs to high school students, teachers, and counselors.