Tech Prep
Imperial Calcasieu Consortium

Take The Right
Senior
   Technical
   Education
    Program at
 Sowela
 

What's Ahead?
    A high school diploma is no longer the ticket to a good-paying job.  Today's education should span at least 14 years:   high school plus 2 years at a technical school or college.
    Our local job market in Southwest Louisiana doesn't demand a great number of four-year college graduates.  It does, however, demand employees who can solve technical problems and share ideas with others.  STEPS offers and opportunity to train as one of these employees.

What Are the Requirements?
1.   Graduating Senior
2.  Maximum of 2 core courses
3.  Score 10 on the TABE test
4.  Minimum of 17 credits earned

What is TECH PREP?
TECH PREP is a nationwide program aimed at providing a sound preparation for students in a changing technological world.  Southwest Louisiana seniors who have completed all core courses, except Senior English and 1 science or 1 math, can begin a specific program of study in their chosen skill area at Sowela at the same time they finish high school.

How Much Does It COST?
This is the best part of the STEPS program: it is TUITION FREE for the senior year.

What About Job Placement?
Many employers contact Louisiana Technical College, Sowela Campus looking for students to fill their positions.  There is an approximate 96% placement rate for successful students.

Its Your Future!
Sowela Programs open to STEPS Students

ASSOCIATES DEGREES                                DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Accounting Technology                                    Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
Aviation Maintenance Technology                     Automotive Mechanics
Avionics Technology                                        Culinary Occupations
Commercial Art                                               Diesel Mechanics
Computer Systems Coordinator                         Electrician
Computer Information Management                   Industrial Machine Shop
Drafting/Design Technology                             Welding
Early Childhood Education
Industrial Instrumentation
Office Systems Technology

For more information about this program, contact your school counselor or call:
Lane Haley, 491-2907
James Powers, 437-6102

This agency does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, qualified handicap, or disability.

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