OAKLAND TECHNICAL EARLY COLLEGE (OTEC)
“Every student
graduates;
progressing to
quality
postsecondary
learning.”
OTEC
• Gain a competitive advantage in technical fields with training
employers are seeking
• Your degree is focused on the technical program of study in
which you are interested
• Advanced education can lead to more opportunities for high
skill, high demand, and high paying careers
• NO COST related to college tuition, books, or lab fees for students in this program ($8076 - $9239)
64% OF JOBS OPENINGS REQUIRE
TRAINING BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
Collision (All OSTC Locations)
Associate of Technological Sciences: Collision Focus Machining (All OSTC Locations)
Associate in Applied Science: Machining Mechatronics (All OSTC Locations)
Associate of Technological Sciences: Mechatronics Focus Welding (OSTC NE)
Associate of Technological Sciences: Welding Focus
Health Science: Emergency Medical Technician (OSTC SW) Two Pathways: Associate in Applied Science: Emergency Medical Services OR Associate in Applied Science: Fire Fighter Technology
EARLY COLLEGE FALL 2016
OS-TEC PROGRAMS INVOLVED:
Collision (All OSTC Locations)
Associate of Technological Sciences: Collision Focus (63 cr)
2 OCC Certificates: Non-Structural Repair Tech & Paint and Refinish Tech
Mechatronics (All OSTC Locations)
Associate of Technological Sciences: Mechatronics Focus (65 cr)
Same coursework at MAT2 Program Michigan Hot 50 Career
OS-TEC PROGRAMS INVOLVED:
Machining (All OSTC Locations)
Associate in Applied Science: Machining (65 cr)
Michigan Hot 50 Career
Welding (NE Campus)
Associate of Technological Sciences: Welding Focus (62 cr)
Opportunity to take many technical electives from supporting areas
OS-TEC PROGRAMS INVOLVED:
Health Science: Emergency Medical Technician
(SW Campus)
Two Pathways to choose from:
Associate in Applied Science: Emergency Medical Services (62 cr) Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Licensed Paramedic
Associate in Applied Science: Fire Fighter Technology (75 cr) Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Fire Academy
Fire 1 and Fire 2 Certification
Homeland Security Certification: Emergency Medical Response (CHSEMR)
Why Early College?
EARN: 24 College Credits
=
86%
American Institutes for Research
Early College, Early Success: Early College High School
Initiative Impact Study (2013)
• Positive impact of both early colleges and dual enrollment on
students.
• Both types of programs reduced the traditional educational
attainment gaps between advantaged and disadvantaged students.
• Students involved in early college programs had a:
o greater opportunity than their peers to enroll in college
o graduate from college
Early College Support
SEMINAR
Dedicated support class with instructor
• Coursework focuses on career and college readiness
• Help with scheduling coursework
• Progress checks and requirement review
• Hybrid Delivery (In class sessions, online)
OTHER SUPPORTS
• OSTC Support Team: Counselor, Special Populations Consultant, Student Support Specialist, School-to-Career Facilitator
• Home High School Support
• Oakland Community College Support (Counseling, Academic Support Center, ACCESS Center)
Traditional OSTC Student:
How Technical Early College Works:
How Early College Works:
Year 11
High School
• English Language Arts
• Math
• Other MMC Requirements
College
• 12 – 14 credits
• CTE Articulated Credit,
• 0-1 Course Each Semester at OCC
• Seminar
Year 12
High School
• English Language Arts
• Economics
College
• 18-20 credits
• 3 or 4 classes per semester
o (OCC and Additional CTE Articulated Credit)
Year 13
High School
• Nothing at HS
• Last HS requirement taken at college
College
• 28-32 credits
• 4 or 5 classes per semester
• College course to fulfill HS Government and Final Math
Michigan Transfer Agreement:
Ability to transfer 30 credits of core college courses
English Composition
o ENG 1510 for MTA and potential ELA 11 or ELA 12 req
Communication
Mathematics
o MAT 1500 for MTA, MAT 1540 for potential Algebra 2 req
Social Studies – 2 Courses o POL 1510
• Fine Arts/Humanities – 2 Courses
Will receive 1 Course
• Natural Sciences - 2 Courses
Transferring the Associate Degree:
These are APPLIED degrees – intended to
prepare for entry into workforce
Wayne State
• Electronic/Electronic Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Ferris State
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Automotive Management
Eastern Michigan
• Technological Management, Health Administration
Technical Early College Eligibility:
• Currently a 10th grade student who will be attending a program that is part of OS-TEC at OSTC in 11th grade
• Submitted an OSTC Request for Consideration, OSTC Received Counselor Confirmation Form – indicating approval to attend
• 2.0 High School GPA
• Will complete all 9th and 10th grade MMC requirements by the end of 10th grade
• Complete separate Oakland Technical Early College Application requirements (Online Application, OCC Application & Info Waiver, Counselor Recommendation form, Transcript) and Oakland Community College placement testing
• Complete a seminar to prepare for Oakland Technical EC during the summer after 10th grade
• Personal Transportation is needed for coursework that will be at Oakland Community College or an OSTC location after normal school hours
• Registered and attending an Oakland County public high school housed within a participating district full time
OTEC Timeline(in progress):
OSTC Priority Request for Consideration
Counselor Confirmation Forms Due
March - April: #1 - Oakland Technical Early College Online Application
#2 - OCC App & Info Waiver, Counselor Recommendation Form, Transcript – Submit back to Oakland Schools, CFE
#3 - OCC COMPASS Placement Testing – Submit score to Oakland Schools, CFE
End of April/Early May: Notification to District August: Mandatory 2 Day Orientation
