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Ohio College Tech Prep programs prepare students for competitive technical careers, emphasizing math, science, and technology to lead to postsecondary education. Get a head start in Career Technical Programs with industry-aligned credentials and college credit transfer options. Learn about the Career Tech Recruiting Process and Timeline for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Visit the LHS Career and Technical Education website for more information.
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What is Career Technical Education? • Ohio College Tech Prep Career Technical Programs prepares students for high skill, high demand technical careers in a competitive global economy. • Rigorous educational pathways emphasize math, science and technology and lead to postsecondary education. • Educators, employers and communities collaborate to develop and deliver Tech Prep opportunities to all Ohio students.
Articulation Agreements • High school students get a head start and graduate from a Career Technical Program equipped with choices: • continue their education with knowledge in their chosen field, • start their career, or • do both at the same time. • All programs include college credit that transfers to a community college or other higher learning institutions upon graduation when completing the appropriate course work.
Industry Alignment/Credentials • LHS Career and Technical programs offer customized training programs that create partnerships between industry and educators that benefit both the local employer and students. • Most career-technical programs offer industry certifications and/or college credit. • Specific industry certifications are now part of one of three pathways towards graduation as approved by ODE.
Career Tech Recruiting Process and Timeline • During the Sophomore (10thgrade) year • November • Career Tech Fair Day • December • Visit to Stanbery Career Center • Visit to LHS Programs • January • CT Applications given to all students through US History courses • Instructors review applications • February • CT Acceptance Lists posted
CT Scheduling – Junior and Seniors • Most CT Programs are 3 periods each year • Most also require commitments outside the school day • Daily attendance is extremely important • Occasional scheduling conflicts with other co/extra-curricular activities • Time commitment makes participation in Off-Campus CCP difficult
For Further Information… • Visit the LHS Career and Technical Education Website • Linked off of www.lancaster.k12.oh.us • Questions?