Collin College Global EDGE Tech Prep Consortium

A Tech Prep student can be any student who is interested in pursuing preparation for a high-tech, high-skill, and high-wage career. The Tech Prep student can be a hands-on learner, or a student entering the non-baccalaureate labor market, or the average student looking for a challenging program. To download a general information brochure click here. en español

College prep traditionally prepares students for the four-year route in pursuit of a traditional professional career. Tech Prep provides multiple exit points for the student. Some pursue certificate programs after graduation, others continue on toward an associate degree, while still others continue in pursuit of a bachelor's degree. The student can also earn tuition-free college credit while still in high school. Tech Prep is college prep with an EDGE! The student has job-ready skills, college credits, and is prepared to continue their education.

Students will receive tuition-free college credit for their courses with the following provisions:
If...

you've completed your College Tech Prep classes in high school with a grade of "B" or better, and successfully passed a Tech Prep end-of-course exam with a grade of 80* or better. (Exams apply only to select program areas) *Child Development courses require end-of-course exam grades of 85 or better

1. Enroll at Collin College and declare an Associate Degree major within 24 months of graduating high school. This major may include your Tech Prep classes in the degree plan.
2. Take two non-developmental 3-credit courses in order to earn 6 credits *Students who were concurrently enrolled at Collin need to complete only three additional credits after high school graduation as a condition of eligibility.
3. Complete a Petition for Tech Prep Credit
4. Bring the Petition and your official high school transcript to the Global EDGE office on the Central Park Campus in McKinney. Petitions and transcripts may be mailed to:

Global EDGE Tech Prep Consortium
2200 W. University Drive
McKinney, TX 75071

Login to the CATEMA system. Choose "View Print Course Records" from the Student Task Menu. When you reach this screen you can review your course records and print them.

This form must be completed and submitted with an official high school transcript to the
Global EDGE office, 2200 W. University Dr., McKinney, TX 75071
(Central Park Campus)

Where can I find a free career exploration and development website as a Tech Prep student?

Global EDGE has partnered with Bridges.com. More information on this site is available on the Bridges FAQs page.

You can visit the college's website for all the information you need at www.ccccd.edu.

Try the InterLink website, with statistics about salaries and job openings all over our area. The website is www.interlink-ntx.org.

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Students will be asked to complete a short survey after they see a Tech Prep presentation from the Global EDGE. Please follow this link to complete the survey.