Dual-Enrollment and FutureTech

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*For the purposes of this article, “FTC staff” refers to personnel from participating colleges and partner organizations involved in FutureTech Careers activities.*

Eligibility

Dual-enrolled students qualify for FutureTech Careers (FTC) program, provided they are enrolled in an approved program.

  • Credit-based courses: Typically no age restriction.
  • Non-credit job training programs: Usually require participants to be 18+.
  • FTC benefits (coaching, workshops, Career Success Program, etc.):
    • No age requirement.
    • Accessible to all dual-enrolled FTC participants.

Note: Some training programs and employer-based opportunities may have additional age or safety restrictions.
Students should ask their FTC Coach for clarification.

 

Enrollment Timing

  • In most cases, FTC enrollment will occur after dual-enrollment process is completed.
  • FTC does not assist with the dual-enrollment registration process itself.

 

Required Intake

All participants must complete the standard FTC intake form.
There are no FTC-specific forms for dual-enrolled.

Required fields by the grant include:

  • Social Security Number (SSN)
  • Selective Service status

Special note for minors

  • If a minor does not have an SSN, they can still enroll in FTC.
  • Staff should monitor updates as the dual-enrollment process matures.

 

Communication Expectations

All directly involved parties should be CC’d in communications:

  • Student
  • High School Counselor
  • GRCC Dual Enrollment Office
  • Future Tech Coach
  • Referring Community Partner
  • Others, if needed

 

Standard FTC Process Steps

  1. Student referral to FTC.
  2. FTC Coach contacts the student to explain next steps and confirm eligibility.
  3. Student completes the standard FTC intake form.
  4. Student begins participation in FTC-related events.
  5. FTC Coach tracks progress and follows standard case note expectations.
  6. Student participates in ongoing activities such as career conversations and workshops.

 

Notes on Program Restrictions

  • Job training programs (located a M-TEC campus) generally require participants to be 18+ due to equipment and safety rules.
  • Some Work-Based Learning (WBL) opportunities may have employer-imposed age requirements.
  • Students should ask their FTC Coach about minimum age policies for specific programs.
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