Question 1

Choosing Your CareerTech

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Locate the CareerTech district in which you live
Click here to identify which CareerTech you qualify to attend.

Step 2: Schedule a CareerTech tour
Contact your CareerTech Specialist, Hadley Miller, OKC & Western Oklahoma hadley.miller@epiccharterschools.org and Brandi Trompler, Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma brandi.trompler@epiccharterschools.org for a tour.

Step 3: Determine CareerTech deadlines

Step 4: Apply for CareerTech
Check your CareerTech's website for application steps

Step 5: Add your CareerTech courses to your high school schedule
Inform your teacher and your CareerTech Specialist of your acceptance.

Step 6: Use your Learning Fund to pay for your CareerTech costs
Learn more about using your Learning Fund here.

Step 7: Begin your CareerTech program

Question 2

Is there a cost to attend a CareerTech program?

Accepted Answer

Students who are enrolled in a full time program at a CareerTech in their assigned district will not be charged tuition. Full time programs are free to high school students. Part time/Adult/Evening programs are not free and do not offer high school credit. These programs can still be very beneficial for students.

Question 3

Is transportation provided?

Accepted Answer

No, transportation is not automatically provided. However, in some instances, career techs may work with the individual family to allow the bus to pick up a student at a public location on the way in between the local high school and the career tech site. Another option may be if the local school district allows the student to get on the bus at the local school site and be transported with the local high school students. If a student needs transportation assistance and it is impeding on their ability to attend a program he/she was accepted into, please contact contact your CareerTech Specialist

Question 4

Can a student on an IEP apply for a CareerTech program?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
Students on an IEP are welcome to apply for CareerTech programs.

Question 5

My student wasn't accepted to the program of choice, what other options does he/she have?

Accepted Answer

Many programs are highly competitive and while this can be disappointing do not be discouraged! There is a possibility that the student can be accepted up until the 1st week of their technology center’s start date.

Question 6

My student is a junior or senior and is interested in CareerTech. Is it too late?

Accepted Answer

No, it is never too late for a student. We encourage all students to work with the local CareerTech to explore opportunities. Students can start a program during high school and if they graduate they may be able to continue after graduation and receive scholarships to cover the cost of tuition. Communication is key!

Question 7

My student missed the priority enrollment deadline, can they still apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
Most career technology centers still accept applications past the priority enrollment deadline. Some career technology centers indicate when they have stopped accepting applications, but most still do after the priority enrollment deadline. The best thing to do is check the website for the CareerTech of interest.

Question 8

When is the best time to apply for a CareerTech program

Accepted Answer

The best time to apply to your local CareerTech is the fall semester before you intend to enroll. For instance, you would apply in the fall of your sophomore year to hopefully get placed in a full-time program at your CareerTech during your junior year. The application process takes a few months, so it is best to get your application in early before the priority enrollment deadline. See question above about missing the priority deadline.

Question 9

Does my student earn high school credit if they are enrolled in a program at a CareerTech?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If their program is a full-time high school program.
At many career technology centers, students have the option to enroll in short-term programs. The short-term programs are typically 6 weeks in length, and although they can lead to an industry certification, they are not typically taught by a certified CTE instructor, and are not approved by the State Department of Education (SDE) as eligible programs to yield high school credit.
Also important to note is that short-term programs are not free for students. Full-time high school programs are taught by certified CTE instructors, are approved by the SDE to yield high school credit, and are free for the student if they live in a qualifying school district.

Question 10

How many credits will my student receive after completing a CareerTech program?

Accepted Answer

The majority of CareerTech programs will yield 3 elective credits. Some programs include academic credit if they are enrolled in a class such as Biology, Fundamentals of Technology, Trig/Pre-Calculus, etc., as part of their career tech program. The student will earn the academic credit (computer science, science, or math) and elective credit depending on the program. Most programs at career technology centers are approved for 3-4 total credits. So, if a student will earn 1 full academic credit for Fundamentals of Technology that is included in their career tech program, they will receive 1 computer science credit and 2 elective credits for a total of 3 credits earned. For additional questions, feel free to contact Epic’s CareerTech Specialists at careertech@epiccharterschools.org

Question 11

How do I know if my CareerTech program is approved for high school credit?

Accepted Answer

The State Department of Education has a resource to help us understand which program can count for high school credit, elective or otherwise. It is called the Postsecondary Opportunities Guidance.

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CareerTech FAQs

Choosing Your CareerTech

Is there a cost to attend a CareerTech program?

Is transportation provided?

Can a student on an IEP apply for a CareerTech program?

My student wasn't accepted to the program of choice, what other options does he/she have?

My student is a junior or senior and is interested in CareerTech. Is it too late?

My student missed the priority enrollment deadline, can they still apply?

When is the best time to apply for a CareerTech program

Does my student earn high school credit if they are enrolled in a program at a CareerTech?

How many credits will my student receive after completing a CareerTech program?

How do I know if my CareerTech program is approved for high school credit?

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