1. ` TechSAS Tracks (Technical Skills Assessment Series)

2. TechSAS Tracks Strengthen career readiness in high school students Foster college-going, college success, and college persistence Offer opportunities for traditionally underserved students to succeed in college and career Increase student application of science and mathematics

3. TSTC System State-funded, two-year institution Associate of applied science degrees Certificates of completion Four main campuses and three extension centers

4. TSTC Marshall 2011FA 818 Students

5. Workforce Development Assessment Center Assess existing skills Award College Course Credit Award Marketable Skills Awards Award Certificates of Completion/Degrees

6. TechSAS Tracks Strengthen career readiness in high school students Foster college-going, college success, and college persistence Offer opportunities for traditionally underserved students to succeed in college and career Increase student application of science and mathematics

7. The Tracks Industrial MaintenanceCombination Welding Medical Office Technology Office Technology Computer Systems Network Administration Computer Systems Desktop Support Computer Aided Manufacturing Computer Aided Drafting Diesel I

8. Benefits StudentsISD Career Ready Job SkillsNo Special Instructor Credentials Relevant EducationNo External Oversight Advanced College CreditNo Articulation Agreements Higher Grade PointsDropout Prevention Employability SkillsPerkins Accountability High school to career or High school to college transition TEC 28.009 (12 hour college Credit offerings)

9. 1.80% fastest growing jobs require some post-secondary education 2.Technical jobs are growing 5 times as fast as other occupations 3.The economy will grow in a community that produces a skilled, competitive workforce

10. April Graham Associate Vice President april.graham@marshall.tstc.edu 903-923-3393