Articulation - What Are The Benefits?

Students receive:

• A head start on postsecondary training and education
• An opportunity to earn college credit while attending high school
• College survival and success skills
• An understanding of why education is worth it
• A clear goal to post secondary training and education
• Exposure to different career paths
• Time and money savings on their education and careers
• A jump on the competencies required in the job market
• A chance for higher wages and better job security
• An understanding of the success factors that lead to rewarding careers
• A chance for faster advancement in their career
• The most value for years in school
• A stronger base for lifelong learning
  

Schools receive:

• A clear understanding of what needs to be taught to align
  high school and college curriculum
• A blended curriculum that promotes interaction and collaboration
  between high school and college faculty
• A more impressive image for vocational/technical programs
• Better motivation for student retention
• Special “in class” orientation to the Tech Prep program at the
  beginning of each course
• A uniform process to articulate courses
• A standardized process to award students advanced placement
  or college credit
• Access to college facilities, resources and equipment
• Access to college provided curriculum materials such as
  power point presentations, lesson plans and assessment tools
• Opportunity for customized college visits for classes
• Opportunity to schedule tech prep provided guest speakers and presenters
• Special invitations to college professional development workshops and events
• Opportunity to team-teach with a college instructor based on availability
• Opportunity for faculty job shadowing and internships
• Opportunity to interact with industry and receive direct feedback from employers