Business Technology Program Highlights

Business Technologies is a large, rapidly growing field with a variety of career opportunities. The College Tech Prep Business Technologies program offers students in grades 9-12 a program of study that will help them prepare for a variety of careers in the  field and continue their education in a two-year or four-year degree program.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Continue your education by pursuing a degree through a two or four-year institution.
• Understand the variety of globally recognized technical certifications available and position yourself to receive them.
• Prepare for a career in a rapidly growing field.
• Prepare to obtain national industry-standard certifications.
• Learn valuable skills through an optional paid apprenticeship program while still in high school.
• Have the option of continuing the apprenticeship program on a full-time basis after high school or part-time while completing a two or four-year degree program.

WHAT IS A BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPRENTICESHIP?

This program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job work experience as students balance theory and study with hands-on interaction using state-of-the-art technology.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES COLLEGE TECH PREP APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM?

Students who are at least 16 years of age and enrolled in this College Tech Prep course of study have the option of applying for an apprenticeship position. The requirements are:

• Have an interest in the field of Business Technology.
• Earn and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 with emphasis on the courses leading to Business Technologies careers.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Enroll in and complete courses listed in the Business Technologies College Tech Prep course of study.
• Earn a C or better in:
  • Algebra I
  • Computer Applications I, II    and/or
  • Computerized Accounting I, II
• Complete an application and interview with sponsoring businesses. (Some businesses may require a criminal records check, drug screening and fingerprinting prior to employment.)

WHAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES INDUSTRY?

• Accountant 
• Teller
• Financial Advisor 
• Credit Manager
• Bank Manager 
• Insurance
• Loan Services 
• Marketing
• Office Manager
• Customer Service

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students completing a Business Technologies College Tech Prep course of study are eligible to apply for for two years free tuition at GTCC through the GTCC CTP Tuition Assistance Scholarship.

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