Tech Prep Demonstration Program Project

Funder: Michigan Department of Education
Amount: $851,758.00
Funding Period: 06/01/2005-06/29/2010

The Tech Prep Demonstration Project (TPDP) aligns with Genesee Intermediate School District and Mott Community College’s collaborative mission to improve long term educational success and career placement among Mott Middle College High School graduates. The TPDP curriculum builds upon the career planning model used in the county, providing career exploration activities, academic rigor and technical skill development to students. .

Mott Middle High School in Flint, Michigan is a 14 year old collaboration between the Genesee Intermediate School District and Mott Community College and the 21 public school districts in Genesee County. The high school program is located on the campus of Mott Community College and specializes in the turn-around process for fragile adolescents who are at-risk of dropping out of school. Through the Tech Prep Demonstration Project (TPDP), students will participate in one of five aligned high growth tech prep career opportunity programs: Graphic Design; Medical Practice Management; Medical Secretary; Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology; and, Building and Construction Technology.