In partnership with business and industry statewide, Maryland has developed 10 career clusters that reflect the economic make-up of the state. Programs of study have been developed or are under development within each cluster to prepare students for college and careers. Students in Maryland have several ways in which to earn college credit. Tech Prep offers students the opportunity to earn dual, concurrent and articulated credit, and the AP program allows students to earn college credit by exam. Maryland has a goal to increase the participation of students in non-traditional careers.
