For Students:

Options for Career-Technical Students

This interactive learning module explores the various ways that career-technical students in Ohio can earn college credit before completing high school. Students and their families will gain insights and learn how to determine which options for college credit will benefit them the most and are the right fit for their academic and career goals. Students will also learn how to successfully transfer earned college credit to the Ohio college or university of their choice. Career-Technical administrators, teachers, and guidance counselors are encouraged to share this module with students and families. Other important topics include:

• Understanding CTAG requirements
• Advanced Placement options for CTE students
• Participation in College Credit Plus
• Benefits of CTAGs, AP, and CCP
• Resources for college and career planning

More Resources for Students

• Plan Your Path to Success (PDF) - A reference guide for students on earning college credit with career-technical courses.
• College and Career Planning Tool for Career-Technical Students 

For Administrators

Expanding Options for Your Career-Technical Student

This interactive learning module explores the various ways that career-technical administrators and teachers in Ohio can expand opportunities for their students to earn college credit. Information on how to participate in Ohio’s initiative for statewide articulated credit in career-technical fields, Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs), is explored, as well as ensuring that faculty are able to help students receive credit for this work. Additional resources and topics on college and career planning for students, and the role of a CTE professional, are explored throughout this module. Other important topics covered include:

• Verification forms
• Understanding CTAGs
• Advanced Placement options for CTE students
• Participation in College Credit Plus
• Getting your career-tech course approved

More Resources for Administrators

• CTAG Path to Success for Your Students (PDF) - A CTE professional's guide to understanding Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs).

Teachers and staff can help students succeed by encouraging them to:

• Research career fields
• Carefully select high school courses
• Stay informed
• Meet requirements to transfer credit

Teachers and staff can help students succeed by learning these important steps:

• Determine if your course is a CTAG
• Have your CTE course approved  as a CTAG
• When and how to complete verification forms