Tell Congress tech prep works

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Tech prep where students are prepared for specific career paths through both academic and technical courses in secondary and postsecondary education can provide advantages to both the students and the businesses hiring educated students. Congress may be considering cuts to tech prep funds which would have a strong negative impact because, though the funding level is low, federal support encourages schools to create partnerships with businesses and actively pursue tech prep programs.

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Tech prep: where are we now?

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Vocational-technical education suffered a serious setback in Feb 1995 when a congressional subcommittee suggested the possibility of abolishing funds for the tech prep programs. Rep John Porter introduced an amendment to reinstate the prep tech funding but the final vote taken by the Congress will decide the fate of the bill. The educators, employers and students at the local level have alleged their support to the the prep tech programs which train students for careers in business.

Political aspects

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Our role in developing a competitive workforce

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Vocational education exerts a vital role on the issue of international competitiveness. To be internationally competitive in world markets, the US education system needs to be reenergized and rebuilt. Vocational programs form part of this system and they need to be prioritize in funding decision processes. Achieving the national education goal will ultimately rest on the leadership of Congress since federal policy-makers are the ones controlling theresources to meet this end.

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