SPECIAL VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES

Vocational Related Studies

The Vocational Related Studies Lab is designed to aid students in vocational programs who are deficient in basic academic skills to the extent that they might have difficulty succeeding in their chosen vocational or technical programs.

Student Support Services

Student Support Services will be provided for students who qualify through federal guidelines as stated in the Carl Perkins Vocational Education and Applied Technology Education Act of 1990, as amended.  The qualifications may include individuals with disabilities, educationally and economically disadvantaged persons (including foster children), and individuals with limited English proficiency, single parents, individuals participating in programs designed to eliminate sex bias, and individuals in correctional institutions.

Work Based Learning

The courses are structured work-site experiences for which the student, program area teacher, work based learning coordinator, and worksite supervisor/mentor develop and implement a business/education contract (training agreement).  The training agreement is designed to integrate the students’ academic and technical skills into a work environment.  Regular meetings and seminars with school personnel for supplemental instruction and feedback (progress reviews) will be included.  Work Based Learning students who choose to participate in the WBL program and are not interested in taking part in a work-site setting may take advantage of alternative course competencies.

Tech Prep Initiative

The Mississippi Tech Prep Initiative is a process designed to guide schools into the 21st Century.  The components provide students with information, skills, and competencies focused on future employability.

Coahoma Community College, in conjunction with the Mississippi State Department of Education and a consortium formed by local secondary schools, has developed and implemented the Technical Preparation Education Program.  Enhanced occupational programs articulated between high school and postsecondary institutions provide a seamless educational system for technical skill development.

Tech Prep integrates college prep course work with vocational and technical applications.  This planned sequence of courses begins in junior high school and is articulated to the community college, leading to an associate of applied science degree.  Students can also pursue a four-year baccalaureate degree, if so desired.