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  WELCOME

Welcome to the Tech Prep California Kern/ South Tulare Consortium Web site. Tech Prep is an important school-to-work transition strategy, helping all students make the connection between school and employment.

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  WHAT IS TECH PREP?

Tech Prep is recognized as an approach that can make education fulfilling for students and teachers alike, and motivate students to pursue their education and career goals.


  WHAT ARE CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES?

There are about 200 Partnership Academies in California, each selected through a grants competition, and many additional “Academy-like” programs. Each is housed in a public high school and structured as a three-year school-within-a school.

What Role Does Tech Prep Play with California Partnership Academies?

  • Promotes a seamless transition to the postsecondary institution
  • Develops career awareness necessary for students to make wise choices
  • Articulates specific courses designed by academies that may be used for college credit
  • Links business partners to the academies for necessary work-based learning opportunities

  CAREER PATHWAYS

Career Pathways can help you identify a broad range of career options that match your unique interests, strengths and abilities.

Select from six broad fields, then narrow down your choices until you find the right career for you.

Introduction to Career Pathways

Agriculture and Natural Resources at BC
Arts, Media and Communication
Business, Management and Technology at BC
Engineering and Industrial Technology at BC
Health Services at BC
Public and Human Services at BC

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