Tech Prep in Massachusetts is a program of study that begins in high school and parallels a college course of study. Tech Prep programs lead to an associate degree and tie in with many four-year degree programs in such fields as arts and media, engineering, construction, health, business, marketing, technology, and agriculture education.

The Hampden-Hampshire Tech Prep Consortium is composed of Holyoke Community College (where the consortium is based), Springfield Technical Community College and 23 High Schools in Hampden and Hampshire Counties. We have articulation agreements with a number regional secondary schools in many areas of study. Through these agreements, students earn college credits for courses taken in high school that produce the same competencies as the introductory college courses as specified in the articulation agreements, which saves students time and money.

Tech Prep at Holyoke Community College

• Hampden-Hampshire Tech Prep is located at HCC.
• Encompasses last two years of high school and first two years of college (2+2). May also include last two years of college (2+2+2).
• Academic and career pathways in specific career clusters leading to certificate, 2-year associate degree, 4-year bachelor degree, apprenticeship programs, or entry into workforce.
• Career exploration and planning through the HCC Career Center.
• Articulated college credits for course work completed in high school.
• Transitional services to assist students entering the college.
• Contact Dr. Theresa Howard, Consortium Director, or Tech Prep office at 552-2387.

Information for site coordinators
TechPrep Eligibility
Career Pathways
Tech Prep Office