Upper Cape Tech Activities

Tech Prep provides each student with:

• A career pathway with an identified sequence of courses which leads to employment, employability and technological skills.
• Advanced occupational training identified in partnership with business and industry.
• Articulated programs leading to certification and/or a degree.
• A curriculum integrating academic and occupational learning and application.

All About Articulation

According to the New Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus, one definition of articulation is “the way in which different parts are joined together.” Tech Prep’s articulation process is exactly that: the way a high school career and technical program is linked to a post-secondary certificate or degree program to become a streamlined 2+2 program.

The purpose of articulation is to increase academic rigor within the high school program, reduce duplication of course work at the post-secondary level, and recognize the accomplishments and advanced skills gained during the student’s high school training through college credit and/or advanced placement in the post-secondary portion of the program when applicable.

During the articulation process, secondary and post-secondary instructors meet to review standards and competencies taught during the program and align curriculum. Even assignments, labs and other skill activities are discussed to ensure that students meet or exceed the requirements for college.

The award of articulated credit varies. However, all articulated programs, when credit is given, must have a signed articulation agreement outlining the agreed-upon sequence of courses and provisions for granting credit to participating students. In some areas, students “enroll” at the college, although the course is taken during high school hours (dual enrollment).

See guidance counselor Jen McGuire for more information about Tech Prep.