Introduction The Need for a Tech Prep Program Understanding the Tech Prep Program The Tech Prep Consortium Defining the Program Organizing the Program Inservices and Presentations Curriculum Changes Involving Business and Industry Promoting the Program Evaluating the Program
This is a practical guide on how to plan, develop and implement a `tech prep' programme. The book illustrates how schools can work collaboratively with business and industry to organize a programme that provides students with the core technical and specialty proficiencies necessary to successfully compete in a changing economy. Topics covered include: creating a tech prep consortium; funding; setting goals; building action teams; and designing a promotion campaign.