College Credit Options at Richland High School

Tech Prep College Credits

 

Tech Prep is a statewide dual-credit program which allows high school students to earn high school and college credit at the same time.  In the Richland School District these credits do not have a fee attached!

 

To be eligible for Tech Prep Credit from Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) you must:

· Be currently enrolled in Consumer Economics class at RHS.

· Have at least an 85% average in class assignments that address the four competencies shared by the Consumer Economics class and WWCC

Goal 1- Demonstrate awareness of job/career opportunities in the student's chosen occupation. 

Goal 2 - Demonstrate knowledge of personal skills gained through work experience, classroom instruction and other training that will apply to your future work. 

Goal 3 - Develop an application, formal resume, and support documentation required for successful job search.

Goal 4 - Demonstrate ability to successfully prepare for and complete a job interview with a prospective employer. 

· Complete an application form in class.

· Create an account and register for class at http://www.sers.techprepwa.org

 

To be eligible for Tech Prep Credit from Columbia Basin College you must:

· Be currently enrolled in an approved high school Career and Technical Education class and achieve an 85% or better class grade for each semester enrolled.

· Complete an application form in class.

· Create an account and register for class at http://www.sers.techprepwa.org 

 

The following Richland High School classes qualify for college credits at Columbia Basin College.

· Basic and Advanced Systems Mechanics

· Computer Applications 1-2

· Computer Applications 3

· Computer Applications 4

· Work Based Learning

· Accounting 1-2

· Intro to Marketing + Marketing Management

· Careers in Education

· Web Design