For many years, vocational education was associated with students who were NOT going on to college. But now, through programs such as Running Start and  Dual Enrollment, high school students can earn college credit or vocational credit toward a post-secondary degree.

In addition, K-12 schools and colleges are working together to align curriculum and offer programs that better define a scope and sequence which is skill-based and matches the needs of the workplace.  Tech Prep is a comprehensive national educational system that provides the link between the classroom and the "real world" of work for students in grades 9 through 14.

COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS   GENERAL RESOURCES FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND   HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS   TECHNICAL COLLEGES AROUND THE COUNTRY

COLLEGE CREDIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Florida's Dual Credit Program  This outlines the requirements for this credit program in Florida. Source: Florida Atlantic University

Seattle Central College Running Start  Running Start does just that: It gives high school juniors and seniors a running start on college-level classes. Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the program. Source: Seattle Central College

GENERAL RESOURCES FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND
College Bound  Register to the CollegeBound Network and receive a FREE issue of College Bound Magazine. Source: College Bound

Education Online Search This site is a free college and career education portal that will help you learn about careers and the schools offering education and degrees for the fields you choose.

ThinkCollege It's never too early to start thinking about college. Find good tips for college preparation and planning.  Source: U.S. Department of Education

Web Resources for the College Bound  From building your preliminary college list to completing your applications to getting ready for your first year at college, the Internet can help you in nearly every part of the college search. Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling

HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Certification Programs in High Schools  An article from Certification Magazine. Source: Jamie Flerlage

Cisco Networking Academy  The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a comprehensive e-learning program, which provides students with the Internet technology skills essential in a global economy. Source: Cisco

Microsoft IT Academy The Microsoft IT Academy Program supports academic institutions in developing a highly trained global workforce for the 21st century. Source: Microsoft

TECHNICAL COLLEGES AROUND THE COUNTRY
Technical Schools Guide This site is conveniently searchable by school, location, and degree/certification program. Source: Technical Schools Guide

College Search  College Search offers a wealth of information on technical schools, vocational schools, technical colleges and technology programs to help find the certification, training or degree.  Source: CollegeSearch

Vocational Schools Index This site is conveniently divided by school, location, and degree/certification program. Source: Vocational Schools Online

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