The curriculum in many of the OSTC programs is aligned with the course curriculum of certain colleges (this creates an articulation agreement). Students gain confidence knowing that they are already completing college coursework and earning credits that will save them time and money! Earning and utilizing college credits provides a much smoother transition for students into postsecondary learning, which will help them persist and stay on track. Encourage students to build concrete plans for postsecondary learning by :

• Knowing what articulated credits are available at the college they are considering and the process for accessing the credits

• Mapping out their Plan after high school, in a Program of Study.