What Is Tech Prep?Tech Prep is a “High School-Plus” program that prepares students for high skill, high-wage careers. Each student has an individual plan that blends rigorous academics with career technical courses. Tech Prep is a progressive education program connecting high school studies to at least two years of post-secondary study in a college, technical school or apprenticeship. Who Should Be Interested in Tech Prep?Tech Prep encompasses a wide range of high tech careers - a list that continues to grow as new jobs emerge. It includes basic career areas such as:* Agriculture and Natural Resources* Arts and Communications* Business and Administration* Health Care* Human and Family Services* Industrial and EngineeringHow Do Students Sign Up for Tech Prep?Illinois high schools offer guidance services to help students make sound academic and career choices and to select appropriate core courses and work-based learning experiences.
Students can learn more about Tech Prep and sign up for the program through their guidance counselors.