Susan Curry Tech Prep Coordinator
		Staff Directory

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.

All articulation agreements will need to be renewed on a yearly basis. Each agreement is valid for up to three years after a student?s year of graduation. 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 2008. 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 Committee members for 2008-2009.

View active articulation agreements for your high school.
View pending articulation agreements for your high school.

Advanced Credit Application

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

Advisory Committee Meetings

October 1, 2008
December 3, 2008
February 4, 2008
April 1, 2008
June 10, 2008

Location: NSCC Danvers Berry Bldg, Rm. DB212
Time: Wednesdays @ 8:30 am

On-Going Activities and Events

Accuplacer 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

Richard T. Kelly, Jr., a Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School graduate (class of 2008), was the recipient of the 2008 Tech Prep Scholarship. He is currently majoring in Business Management at NSCC and plans to transfer to Johnson and Wales to earn a bachelor?s degree in Culinary Arts. Upon graduation, he plans to pursue a career in Restaurant Management.

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!