Tech Prep: How to Get Involved

Students...

• See your Career Counselor about career interest surveys and career exploration opportunities
• Create a portfolio showing your skills, knowledge, and work experiences
• Participate in work-based learning activities to expand your knowledge of career opportunities
• Expand your horizons by learning more about the world of work
  and the opportunities available to you

Parents...

• Attend school career programs with your children
• Invite your children to spend a day at work with you
• Expose you children to the skills and talents that you use in the workplace
• Identify the skills required for your profession
• Encourage your children to explore career opportunities
• Share information about your profession with other students

Employers...

• Participate with Tech Prep planning groups
• Lend your expertise to create education-business partnerships
• Provide industry standards and expectations to educators and students
• Participate in teacher-business exchange programs
• Speak to students in classes and at Career Days
• Provide work-based learning opportunities for students
• Get involved in developing your workforce for tomorrow
  

It's a partnership! It's a community-based system! It's an opportunity!

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