North Shore Tech Prep
Mission
What is Tech Prep?
The Secondary-Post-Secondary CVTE / Tech Prep Program is a federally funded initiative under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of the 2006 Five-Year Secondary Postsecondary CVTE Linkage Consortium. Under this act, grants have been made to consortia at 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.
All articulation agreements will need to be renewed on a yearly basis. Each agreement is valid for up to three years after graduation from high school. New articulation agreements can be submitted throughout the academic year. Print out a new request cover sheet to be submitted with supporting paperwork for review by NSCC faculty.
All renewals will be submitted for review in January 2010. Print out a renewal request cover sheet indicating any curriculum changes, if any, and submit with necessary supporting paperwork for review by NSCC faculty.
North Shore Tech Prep Consortium Schools:
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
For reference, print out a listing of the Advisory/Consortia Committee members for 2009-2010.
View Consortia member articulation agreements.
View Affiliate member articulation agreements.
Advanced Credit ApplicationAny 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
Consortia Committee Meetings
November 4, 2009
December 16, 2009
Location: NSCC Danvers Berry Bldg, Rm. DB212
Time: Wednesdays @ 8:30 am
Advisory Committee Meetings
October 7, 2009
Location: NSCC Danvers Berry Bldg, Rm. DB212
Time: Wednesdays @ 8:00 am
On-Going Activities and EventsAccuplacer Assessment All students planning to attend a state college or university must take the Accuplacer Assessment. Tech Prep will coordinate visits to NSCC for all juniors and will coordinate off-site visits for Accuplacer Assessment, in conjunction with On-The-Spot Admissions, for seniors. 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/guardian signature on the Accuplacer Consent Form.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/or professional speakers. Contact the Tech Prep Office to arrange a visit to NSCC Danvers or Lynn. Professional Speaker Days
Contact the Tech Prep Office to arrange for a panel of professionals to speak at your high school.
Announcements
Christopher Serra, a North Shore Technical High School graduate, was one recipient of a 2009 Tech Prep Scholarship. He is a Presidential Scholar and is majoring in Computer Applications at NSCC with plans to transfer to a four year school to earn a bachelor?s degree in Computer Science.Raymond Novia, a Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Culinary Arts graduate, also received a 2009 Tech Prep Scholarship and attends NSCC continuing his pursuits in the Culinary Arts program. Stephanie Robinson is the third recipient of a 2009 Tech Prep Scholarship. She is a Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School graduate and started at NSCC this fall to pursue a Human Services Practitioner degree.
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
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!
Questions or comments to mabramo@northshore.edu.
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