Tech Prep at Centralia College
Lewis and South Thurston Counties
Tech Prep is a technical education initiative combining high school and post-secondary education. It is a cooperative agreement between Centralia College and area high schools in Lewis and South Thurston Counties. The program allows a student to simultaneously earn high school and post-secondary credit while enrolled in and attending classes at their high school. Tech Prep's Vision is that all Tech Prep students will be prepared to succeed in gainful employment in a diverse and technological world.What classes are included in the Tech Prep program?
Classes vary based on the high school the student attends. Click here for a current list of all classes available through the Tech Prep program with Centralia College. Click on your high school below to view the current articulation (list of classes) for your school.
- Adna School District
- Elma School District
- Centralia School District
- Chehalis School District
- Morton School District
- Mossyrock School District
- Napavine School District
- New Market Skills Center
- North Thurston School District
- Onalaska School District
- Pe Ell School District
- Rainier School District
- Rochester School District
- Tenino School District
- Toledo School District
- White Pass School District
- Winlock School District
How to Register
Students are eligible for Tech Prep college credit if they are enrolled in a high school Tech Prep Articulated class and can earn a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or higher, which is equivalent to a "B" at the high school level.Students register twice a year as high schools are on the semester system, which corresponds with Centralia College's Winter and Summer quarter system.
Students must register following the steps outlined below: (click here for pdf version)
1. Go to http://SERS.techprepwa.org
2. Click "Students Click Here"
3. Log in. (For more information about logging in, see "Miscellaneous" below)
4. To find available classes, click "Register for Classes." To find all classes, click "Go Search" To narrow your search, use the drop-down arrows, then click "Go Search"
5. Checkmark the classes you want.
6. Click the register button in the top-left navigation menu
7. Checkmark the teacher who is teaching your class.
8. When you've made your selections, click "Save & Register." Alternatively, to change the class you chose, click "Cancel Registration" and repeat the process.
9. Print a confirmation page. This page will need to be turned into your instructor so that it can be attached to your official transcripts and sent to Centralia College.
Miscellaneous
To create and account: Click "Create An Account" Complete the form
Forgot your login information? Enter your email address in "Forgot Your Login Field"
Change password or update your account: Click "Change Password" or "View/Edit Profile"