Tech Prep at Broward Community College is an exciting way to continue your education after high school. Tech Prep promotes a seamless integration between secondary (high school) and postsecondary (college) career and technical education programs. In essence, you can earn college credits by taking career and technical courses at your high school or technical center.

For example, if you complete Marketing Essentials, Marketing Applications, and Marketing Management with a “C” or better while in high school and pass the DECA Marketing Management Exam during District Competitions, you will receive 9 college credits toward a Marketing degree at BCC! That’s 3 classes toward a Marking degree that you don’t have to pay for! That’s awesome!

For a list of all programs you can receive credit for click on the 'Articulated Agreements' link to the left

Why Tech Prep?

Tech Prep prepares students enrolled in technical programs of study during high school to continue their education at the community college after graduation. Students have the opportunity to make the connection between academic instruction and technical skills needed in the 21st century workplace. Advances in technology have changed today's workplace. To be competitive in the job market students will need at least two years of education beyond high school that require technical training. Student's completing their technical program of study in high school will be eligible to participate in the articulation assessment that leads to college credit for mastery of technical competencies achieved.

Who is a Tech Prep Student?

High School students who complete a technical program of study between the 9th and 12th grades along with their required academic courses and graduate with a high school diploma will be considered a Tech Prep Student.