The Tech Prep program offers students from every high school in Orange County the opportunity to get a “head start” on a career by focusing on technical high school electives that will help train them for high-skill, high-wage occupations. Students can begin to earn Technical Center certificates in the dual enrollment program while attending high school.

Dual enrollment students also have the opportunity to earn scholarships into postsecondary programs at Orlando Tech as well as elective credits to Valencia Community College, and Seminole Community College. Many of the postsecondary programs then articulate to advanced programs at community colleges.

There is no cost to the high school student who elects to come to Orlando Tech as a dual enrollment student. OCPS provides transportation to and from the home high school. The dual enrolled student spends part of the day at Orlando Tech, earning elective credits and the remainder of the day at the high school, earning academic credits.

Prerequisites:
• 16 years of age or older
• junior or senior in high school
• 2.0 GPA or better
• Good attendance and discipline record
• Appropriate TABE scores

The Gold Seal Advantage:
Gold Seal rewards excellence in technical preparation through the Gold Seal Endorsement and Scholarship Program. Students at Orlando Tech are eligible for this award if they:
• attain an unweighted 3.0 GPA overall
• attain a 3.5 GPA in the technical job-prep program
• pass either the CPT, ACT or SAT exam

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact your high school Tech Prep Coordinator.