1. The Path is Yours to Take …

2. What is TECH PREP? College Partners
Tech Prep allows you to earn dual credit (high school and college credit at the same time) for successfully completing certain Career and Technical Education courses at your high school
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3. Easy as 1-2-3!
Enroll in an eligible CTE TECH PREP course at your high school
Register for TECH PREP using our Online Registration System
Complete your TECH PREP course and earn a ‘B’ or better grade
START TODAY!

4. Benefits of Tech Prep Save Time and Money!
Jumpstart an industry certification or college degree today!
Prepare for high-skill, high-demand careers
Qualify for Scholarships
Gain priority registration at our partner colleges
Fun and challenging hands-on education experience

5. Educational Myths & Facts
MYTH: Most future jobs will require a 4-year degree
FACT: Of the 145 Million jobs in 2008, only 21% will demand a bachelor’s degree.
MYTH: Most high-paying jobs will be in technical fields that will require a 4-year degree
FACT: The largest segment of highly paid, technical workers will find work in occupations that require less than a bachelor’s degree
MYTH: In light of oversupply, baccalaureate degree holders will displace non-degree or associate, technical degree holders in jobs that do not require a bachelor’s degree
FACT: With specialized occupation skills, the technical worker will not be displaced by the college graduate with low skills.

6. Helpful Hints – Transition to College
Complete all math requirements
Take advantage of school resources – work with your Career Specialist!
Schedule academic advising sessions early at our partner colleges
Helpful Hints – Transition to College

7. What’s Your Plan? Contact an Academic Advisor at our Partner Colleges
Tony Costa
SCC Academic Advisor
Norm Wright
CCC Academic Advisor
Emily MacPherson
BC Academic Advisor
Kim Infinger
LWTC Academic Advisor

8. How to Register for Classes

9. Online Registration Click on “Students Click Here” (top left)
If you are NEW to Tech Prep, click on “Create an Account”
If you are a RETURNING STUDENT, you may login with your User Name & Password OR your Tech Prep ID # & Birth Date
Logging Into SERS:
Fill out all required fields with accurate information
Only the items with an * are required
Please include your address
Future Plans and Career Pathway? Make your best guess!
NEW Students: Creating an Account

10. Online Registration Registering for Classes
Click on “Register for Classes” (top left)
Your high school will auto-populate – DO NOT CHOOSE ANY OTHER FIELDS! Hit “Go Search”
Place a check in the box next to the class(es) you are currently taking, then click “Register” in the top-left navigation bar
On the next screen, place a check in the box next to your teacher and click “Save and Register”
The next screen is a confirmation. If you have provided an address, this confirmation will be immediately sent to that address. If not, you may want to print a copy for your records.
Registering for Classes
Click on “View or Modify Your Account” (top left)
You may edit your address, contact info, and password
To make changes to your class registration, contact us at: or
View or Modify Your Account

11. Tech Prep College Connections Tech Prep College Connections
Questions?
Tech Prep College Connections