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North Shore Tech Prep

Mission

What is Tech Prep?

Tech Prep is a federally funded initiative under the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Act of 1990. Under this act, grants have been made to consortia of local educational agencies and post-secondary institutions for the development of career pathways to a two year associates degree, a two year certificate or further post secondary education.

About Our Program

North Shore Tech Prep establishes articulation agreements between high schools and post-secondary institutions, establishing career pathways that transition seamlessly from high school to college programs of study, creating opportunities for students to earn college credit while still in high school.

A variety of workshops and seminars, relating to industry trends and high-demand career opportunities, are planned by Tech Prep staff throughout the academic year to engage high school students in career-related activities and discussions that will help them to make well-informed decisions relating to their academic and long-term career and professional goals.

Tech Prep Site Coordinators may submit articulation requests to the Tech Prep office, attn: Maura Abramo, for review and approval. Simply print out a cover sheet and include all required documents to expedite the approval process. Updates and status during the review process can be viewed at the links below.

Consortia Members:

Beverly High School
Essex Agricultural and Technical High School
Gloucester High School
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
North Shore Technical High School
Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School
Peabody Veterans Memorial High School
Salem High School

Affiliates:

Amesbury High School
Assabet Valley Regional High School
Center for Digital Imaging Arts at BU
Danvers High School
Institute for Corporate and Community Education-NSCC Beverly Campus
Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School
Lynn Classical High School
Lynn English High School
Marblehead High School
Masconomet Regional High School
Minuteman Regional High School
Newburyport High School
North Reading High School
Saugus High School
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School
Whittier Regional Vocational and Technical High School

Print out a complete list of Tech Prep members and affiliates.
Check status of active articulation agreements.
and pending articulation agreements.

Advanced Credit Applicaton

Any student that successfully completes an articulated course in high school is eligible to apply for and receive advanced credit once enrolled at NSCC. Credits can be redeemed for up to three years after high school graduation.

Submit a completed application, including a high school transcript, to the Tech Prep office to expedite the review process.

Eligibility Requirements to Earn Advanced Credit:

* Earn a B or better in each articulated course
* Meet any/all additional course requirements
* Meet communications and math proficiencies

Meetings and Events

Site Coordinator Meetings 2007-2008

Sept. 24, 2007
Nov. 5, 2007
Dec. 17, 2007
Jan. 28, 2008
Mar. 10, 2008
Apr. 14, 2008
Jun. 2, 2008

Location: NSCC Danvers Berry Bldg, Rm. DB212
Time: Mondays @ 3:30 pm

Board Meetings 2007-2008

Wed., November 14, 2007
Wed., February 6, 2008
Wed., May 28, 2008

Location: NSCC Danvers Berry Bldg, Rm. DB212
Time: 8:30-9:30 am

Print out a current listing of North Shore Tech Prep Board Members for quick reference.

On-Going Activities and Events

Campus Visits
Requests for career-specific campus visits are highly encouraged and may include classroom visits, Accuplacer assessment, financial aid and admissions information, and faculty and professional speakers. Contact the Tech Prep Office to arrange a visit to Danvers or Lynn.

Accuplacer Assessment (Computerized Placement Test or CPT)
Accuplacer assessment is required of all students planning to attend a state college or university. Call the Tech Prep office to schedule an on-campus (at NSCC) or off-campus (at your high school) date. Students are also welcome to take the test as a walk-in. Call Center for Alternative Studies for testing hours.

All students planning on taking the Accuplacer Assessment must obtain a parent/guiardian signature on the Accuplacer Consent Form.

Find answers to FAQs regarding CPTs.

Professional Speaker Days
Contact the Tech Prep Office to arrange for a panel of professionals to speak at your high school.

Announcements

Sean Pierce, an Essex Agricultural and Technical High School student, is the recipient of the 2007 Tech Prep Scholarship. In the fall, Sean will be pursuing an Assoicates Degree in Horticulture at NSCC and plans to start his own landscaping business after graduation. We are pleased to help Sean start off his college education on a positive note!

Web Resources and Marketing Materials

Assess your interests, skills, and work values online. Using your assessment results, build your personal career plan and explore a variety of college and career options. www.kuder.com

Massachusetts Tech Prep Network
www.techprepma.org

Bureau of Labor Statistics (career profiles, industry trends, salary information, etc.)
www.bls.gov

Massachusetts Career Information System (DET) (explore occupation and job search skills, training opportunities, schools, financial aid)
www.masscis.intocareers.org

Print out a Tech Prep poster along with articulated classes at your high school so students know what options are available to them after graduation!