Career and Technical Education Act – Senate Bill 155

Beginning the 2012-2013 school year, the Governor of Kansas approved juniors and seniors to access college credit classes that prepare students to work in high demand career fields at NO CHARGE through the Career and Technical Education Act – Senate Bill 155 (CTE).  This opportunity will assist students in acquiring work ready skills while building a college transcript and contribute to a skilled workforce for Kansas employers.

Without paying a penny in tuition, students are eligible to take qualified career and technical college credit courses offered through Wichita Area Technical College!

FREE TUITION Courses for Summer 2013
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ACE Dual-Concurrent

WATC ACE (Accelerated College Experience) provides high school students an opportunity to get started on their postsecondary goals while still in high school!

Students can earn college credit taking courses at WATC, high school campus or online. WATC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission making general and technical education course credits easily transferable to other colleges.

High School Partners Offering Dual-Concurrent Credit*

Maize USD 266
Goddard USD 265
Derby USD 260
Wichita USD 259
Valley Center USD 262

*Other high schools and individual students or parents are welcome to contact Annie Amstutz (316.677.1897 or aamstutz@watc.edu) for additional information.

Play your ACE

1. Submit an Application for Admission

2a. Check the Testing Center locations and hours to come take a short reading assessment

OR

2b. Ask your counselor to send a copy of your SAT or ACT scores to Annie Amstutz (aamstutz@watc.edu)

3. Discuss with your counselor which courses you want to take and WATC will work with your high school administrators to get you enrolled.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment for more information, please contact:

Annie Amstutz, Director of Educational Partnerships
316-677-1897
aamstutz@watc.edu