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Why choose Tech Prep? |
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Because the demand for technically trained skilled workers is growing each year. This year alone Maine could be facing a shortage of over 40,000 trained technicians.
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Because by making academics relevant to real world situations, Tech Prep students have a significantly lower drop out rate, and graduate with higher academics skills.
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Because Tech Prep opens the doors to future education. Your options are unlimited.
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Who should enroll in Tech Prep? |
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Any student enrolled in a program at a local vocational-technical center or region
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Any student interested in entering a two-year
community college degree program
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Any student who is interested in exploring options in a technically skilled career
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Synopsis of Emerging
Education... |
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Related Information, Rationale, Meaning, Motivation, Familiar Relationships, Integration of Theory and Practice, Concrete Examples. |
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Contextual - |
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Related Information, Rationale, Meaning, Motivation, Familiar Relationships, Integration of Theory and Practice, Concrete Examples. |
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Group Learning, Communication, Sharing, Support, Positive Competition, Focus on Success, Team Processes. |
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TQM Based - |
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Every Student a Customer, Continuous Improvement, Focus on Success and Progress, Evaluation to Support Success Not Identify Failure. |
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What people are saying about
Tech Prep... |
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"The Tech Prep program strengthens our connection with the high schools and regional vocational centers by providing a clear cut pathway for students to enter our
community college programs." |
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Barbara Woodlee, President
Kennebec Valley
Community College |
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"Real world problems, real world solutions, real learning." |
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Jeff Howatt, Teacher
Mt. Blue High School |
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David Rolse, Student
Lawrence High School |
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"With academics that stress workplace applications and emphasis on continuing education beyond high school, Tech Prep students develop the skills and attitudes needed to be productive. That's good for students and that's good for business." |
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Alan Dorval, Vice President
Mid State Machine Products -
Winslow |
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Trade and Technical Occupations |
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State-wide Pre-Apprenticeship Program
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Students who have completed a documented and evaluated Registered Pre-Apprenticeship experience in the Pre-Apprenticship program, at a Maine secondary school and who have completed the Program Standard approved by the Maine State Apprenticeship and Training Council, will be recognized for up to 1000 hours toward his/her Apprenticship. Central Maine
Community College will recognize this award as part of a formal apprentichip in the Trade and Technical ccupations program. Credit award will be contingent upon the successful completion of the Apprenticeship program. |
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