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Contacts:
Glenn Morris, Carl Perkins Basic Grant Administrator,
Ph. (507) 389-5106, Fax (507) 389-1772

Kathryn Rusch, Tech Prep Grant Administrator,
Ph. (507) 389-7241, Fax: (507) 387-5484

TECH PREP (continued)

Tech Prep is an important school-to-work transition strategy, helping all students make the connection between school and employment.

The Perkins law requires that Tech Prep programs have seven elements:

• an articulation agreement between secondary and postsecondary consortium participants;
  
• a 2+2, 3+2 or a 4+2 design with a common core of proficiency in math, science, communication, and technology;
  
• a specifically developed Tech Prep curriculum;
  
• joint in-service training of secondary and postsecondary teachers to implement the Tech Prep curriculum effectively;
  
• training of counselors to recruit students and to ensure program completion and appropriate employment;
  
• equal access of special populations to the full range of Tech Prep programs;
  
• preparatory services such as recruitment, career and personal counseling, and occupational assessment.

Student outcomes include the following:

• An associate degree or a 2-year certificate.
  
• Technical preparation in at least one field of engineering technology, applied science, mechanical, industrial, or practical art or trade, or agriculture, health, or business.
  
• Competence in math, science, and communication.
  
• Employment.
  

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