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	Program Information & Forms New Program Approval Center for New Directions Tech Prep Carl Perkins Act Technical Colleges		College Programs Why Get an Associates Degree? Many high wage, high demand occupations require an Associate degree, technical certificate or on-the-job training (apprenticeship) for entry into the profession. These are programs often not considered when talking to high school students about postsecondary school options. Idaho has six technical colleges; one located in each of the six regions of the State of Idaho. We encourage school administrators and counselors to look at the full range of opportunities available to students after high school. Did You Know? 88% of students who completed a Professional-Technical college program went on to a training-related job, were in the military, or pursued additional education. The Center for New Directions provided vocational training and/or financial stipends for 1,108 individuals in 2006 -- 71% of those had positive outcomes measured by educational or employment gains.