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What is CTE Advanced Opportunities?

CTE Advanced Opportunities is a program provided by the State of Idaho that allows high school students to earn college credit in technical programs, while still in high school, allowing them to get a jump-start on their college education. CTE Advanced Opportunities can help students develop a career path that can lead to rewarding, high-wage, high-demand careers in less time and with less cost. By earning college credit, students may finish their chosen degree sooner by applying those credits towards an Associate Degree at Â鶹´«Ã½AV, College of Technology. If a four-year degree is a better fit, it’s possible to use the credits as electives in a Bachelor’s degree on lower campus at Â鶹´«Ã½AV.

DUAL CREDIT

  • High school students simultaneously earn credit toward a high school diploma and a postsecondary degree or certificate
  • Technical Dual Credit is awarded for the successful completion of a course
  • The cost is $75 per credit and fees are paid at the time of registration
  • Eligible to use Fast Forward funding.
  • Students are enrolled as non-degree seeking, early college students

 

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY CREDIT

  • High school students document proficiency in skills and competencies in an approved high school professional-technical program
  • Competencies are evaluated for postsecondary transcription at a later date (up to two years)
  • The cost is $10 per credit
  • Not eligible to use Fast Forward funding
  • Student must receive a B- (80%) or better in their class to be eligible for college credit
  • If a student wants to receive college credit, they must complete the CTE - APPLICATION FOR TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT along with a $10 per credit fee
  • Students have up to two years after completing the course to receive college credit
  • For questions on how to transcript credit, please contact Alyssa St. John  at 282-3569 

 

HOW DOES IT SUPPORT YOU?

  • Allows students to earn college credit in high school
  • Significant savings on college costs by earning low-cost credits in high school
  • Eliminates duplication of courses
  • Provides a jump start on college education and may shorten time needed to complete college
  • Introduces basic skill development for specific vocations and careers

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