West Virginia Tech Prep Program

What is the EDGE?

It stands for Earn a Degree • Graduate Early and it allows students to take high school courses for community and technical college credit.

How will that help me?

Students can earn an Associate Degree with substantial savings. If you take the right courses in high school, you can save up to $3,000 in college tuition. Students who take the college credit courses available in high school could earn an Associate Degree within one year after high school or along with a high school diploma.

Why would I want to go to a community and technical college?

There are great careers available in only two years! The following are just a few examples of high-skill and high wage jobs available through two-year programs…

Career	Salary Ranges
Dental Hygienists	$15,200 to $39,500
Medical Secretaries	$24,065 to $35,476
Technical Support Specialists	$20,000 to $50,000+
Respiratory Therapists	$20,000 to $50,586
Graphic Designers	$23,000 to $60,000
Computer Programmers	$19,520 to $50,000+

Who can participate in the EDGE?

Anyone can participate. The courses are connected to the skilled pathway in your cluster and major.

Where can I get more information?

Contact your high school counselor or call the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia at 304-558-2411. Or to request an EDGE transcript, please click here: EDGE Transcript Request Survey.

REMEMBER: Get an edge on YOUR future by starting college in high school!

For information regarding Tech Prep in West Virginia, please contact:
Kathy D'Antoni at dantoni@wvctcs.org