FAQ

A. Yes! In fact, by the beginning of this coming year, 69 percent of all workers will be employed in jobs requiring technical training. We live in an era of super-technology. Prosser provides specialized skills and training so that our students will have a definite advantage after graduation.

A. Absolutely. Prosser is a unique place. In fact, many of Prosser’s programs operate as an actual place of business. During the fourth semester of a training program, students have the opportunity to gain actual work experience by participating in the extended-lab program. We are also proud of our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities as well as our 28 different technical areas of study.

A. Those students who meet such criteria as good grades, attendance and attitude spend their last semester on the job gaining valuable work experience. It's called extended lab. Some students even earn a salary while obtaining high school credit!

A. It depends upon the path of the graduate. Prosser graduates have the opportunity to earn state and national certifications such as A+ and Cisco Networking Certification. In other words, after graduating from Prosser, students have an opportunity to use their certification to obtain high-paying jobs. In fact, vocationally-trained students will receive a 30 percent higher wage than traditional high school graduates.

A. Yes. With proper planning, students can obtain an Academic-Honors diploma and still have the advantage of a Prosser education. Talk to your guidance counselor for specific requirements or see your Admissions Guide.

A. Yes. Both articulated credit and dual credits are available. Articulated credit works like this: If you enter a post-secondary school in agreement with Prosser, you may receive credit from that school. Dual credit, on the other hand, refers to credit you will receive not only for high school, but on a college transcript as well. You do not have to attend the college to have the credits on a transcript.