Welcome to the Desert Region
Tech Prep Collaborative
The Desert Region covers both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties; this includes 10 community colleges and 6 ROPs. The goal of the collaborative is to create a transition strategy for students between high school, community college, and local employment.
What is Tech Prep?
Tech Prep is federal initiative developed to address the demand for a highly skilled workforce. Tech Prep is a means for students to begin a program of study in high school which continues to a community college. Tech Prep programs combine academic courses needed for success in college AND technical courses need to prepare students for a high skilled, high demand careers.
What is a Tech Prep Student?
A tech prep student begins a program of study in high school, by taking two years of career and technical education courses, and then transfers to a community college for two years to earn an advanced degree or certificate.
Do a search in the box below to find a community college or ROP offering programs that interest you.