11th and 12th Grade Students:

To be eligible for a Career and Technical Education pathway (CTE), a high school junior or senior must meet one of the following conditions:

• Has an unweighted, cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on high school courses OR

• Demonstrates college readiness in English, reading and mathematics on an assessment (see Mrs. Montgomery for more info.) OR

• Has the recommendation of the high school principal or designee and a memo detailing his or her rationale in place of the GPA requirement

To be eligible for a College Transfer pathway, a high school junior or senior must meet one of the following conditions:

• Has an unweighted, cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher on high school courses OR

• Demonstrates college readiness in English, reading and mathematics on an assessment (see Mrs. Montgomery for more info.)

9th and 10th Grade Students:

In addition to the general eligibility requirements, high school freshmen or sophomores planning to begin the program prior to their junior year have to meet the additional guidelines outlined on the CCP website linked here.

NOTE: Regardless of pathway, all students must meet course prerequisites before registration.

To remain in the CCP program, a student must meet the following requirements:

• Continues to progress toward high school graduation

• Maintains a GPA of 2.0 or higher in college coursework after completing two course

CCP offers students the option to choose from two pathways:

**Your pathway determines what courses you can take. Students can take up to two pathways, but if they do, one must be a Career and Technical Education pathway. Students cannot choose two College Transfer pathways. Students are not required to choose two pathways

College Transfer (CT) 

CT pathways are designed for high school students who wish to begin earning college credit toward an Associate in Arts, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Science or Associate in Fine Arts degree, which are intended for eventual transfer to a four-year college or university. The pathways include courses prescribed in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferring credits from North Carolina community colleges to UNC System institutions.

Career & Technical Education (CTE) 

 CTE pathways lead to a certificate or diploma aligned with a high school career cluster. They are designed for students who want to work toward completing a credential before graduating high school.  Wake Tech offers over 40 CTE pathway options.

Unsure which pathway is right for you? Career Services at Wake Tech offers Pathway Exploration sessions and drop-in labs to explore pathways and find one that best fits your interests and goals. 

Still unsure? See Mrs. Montgomery in Student Services.

Have CTE pathway questions? See Mrs. Gates, Career Development Coordinator

1. Watch the information session linked here. 

• The online information session is available 24/7 and covers eligibility requirements, the application process, pathway options and course offerings. Parents are encouraged to watch as well. 

2. Explore pathways and eligibility requirements. 

• Wake Tech offers CCP students both a College Transfer pathway for those who plan to continue their education at a four-year college or university and a Career and Technical Education pathway for those seeking skills for immediate employment. Students can take up to two pathways, but if they do, one must be a Career and Technical Education pathway. 

• REMEMBER what pathway you choose determines what classes you can take. See Mrs. Montgomery, Dean of Students, or Mrs. Gates, Career Development Coordinator, to assist you in this process.

3. Complete the CCP Application. 

• CCP Applications are submitted the semester prior to when you wish to enroll in CCP classes. You will need a copy of your transcript to complete the CCP application. You can request one here. Be sure to select College and Career Promise in the box that says "select the information type requested".

• Use mmontgomery4@wcpss.net for the principal/designee email address within the application

• Begin and complete the New Student Application process by doing the following:

  • Click Start Application

  • Select CCP New Student Application 

  • Create an account 

    • Use a personal email address, not your WCPSS school email 

4. Receive Letter of Acceptance- Congratulations!

• Students will receive their acceptance letter upon review and approval of the CCP team

• NOTE: Students will receive an email with additional steps and instructions if application is "incomplete"

5. Complete Post-Acceptance Requirements

• BEFORE you sign up/register for classes at Wake Tech students must:

  • Activate Wake Tech key account and email

  • Complete new student orientation (required for all new students)

  • Complete elearning Intro (required for students taking online CCP classes)

  • Mandatory academic advising (9th/10th grade college transfer students ONLY)

6.  Sign up for Wake Tech Classes 

• Make sure to choose courses that are later in the day so that you have adequate time to leave WSHS and drive, park and walk to your Wake Tech class, if it is on campus.

• Underclassmen are expected to spend at least 50% of the school day at WSHS during 1st and 2nd block. Students can enroll in 2 classes at WSHS in the morning and 2 at Wake Tech in the afternoon OR 3 classes at WSHS  (1^st-3^rd blocks) and 1 class at Wake Tech in the afternoon. NO EXCEPTIONS! 

• Seniors must be enrolled in 2 classes at WSHS each semester, but may take a reduced course load as outlined in the Early Release/Late Arrival form for Seniors. 

7. LAST STEP!! Complete the WSHS Dual Enrollment Google Form linked here.

Your high school schedule will NOT be adjusted until this step is complete.

1. Complete Continuing Student Form

   • A Continuing Student Form and current, updated high school transcript are both required to remain enrolled. Prior to starting your form, review the CCP Continuing Student Form User Manual. Also, ensure all information and email addresses are correct before submitting.

2. Check Admission Status

• CCP staff can help students check or validate the status of their form either in person or online.

• Any student whose form has been approved will receive a "clearance" email informing them that they can register for courses. Students who are notified that their form is incomplete will need to review the instructions provided in the email correspondence.

     3. Register for Classes 

• Students need to submit a Change of Status form before registering if they are completing a pathway and want to take courses from the broader parent program or want to change their pathway. Email ccp@waketech.edu or set up a virtual advising appointment to get the form.

• Remember, CCP students are allowed to take only courses within their approved pathway(s), within allowable credits and program-specific restrictions. Students who register for courses outside of their approved pathways will be dropped from those courses.

• CCP staff will send a reminder email when registration time approaches, so students can log in to Self-Service and register

 4. LAST STEP!! Complete the WSHS Dual Enrollment Google Form linked here.     Your high school schedule will NOT be adjusted until this step is complete.

     Frequently Asked Questions