Post-Secondary Courses Lead To Big College Savings

Brooklyn Park, November 25, 2019 – Hennepin Technical College (HTC) was featured in CCX media, regarding the benefits of Post-Secondary enrollment options.

Maple Grove Senior High student Josh Gilbert is taking post-secondary courses at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park. He is learning how to weld and getting high school and college credits at the same time.

“Well, I chose welding because I really wanted to experience a hands on course instead of just sitting in a class room twiddling your thumbs,” said Josh Gilbert.

As senior at Maple Grove Senior High, he’s also taking advantage of PSEO course offerings at Hennepin Technical College.

“I always like to say, it’s your first start into the most of your careers,” said Interim Director of Admissions at Hennepin Tech, Corey Young.

PSEO stands for post secondary enrollment options.

PSEO is really an opportunity for high school students to start going to college while they’re still in high school.

“So you start working on most of your credits, it’s free to the students, which is really nice,” said Young.

The courses Josh has taken have added up to real savings.

“It’s probably saved me about two thousand dollars instead of having to pay it out of pocket, or get a loan for it all. High school has let me do what I wanted to do,” said Gilbert.

Josh already has a lawn mower repair business that he started and the classes at Hennepin Technical blend perfectly with his hands-on style of work. Next semester, he plans on taking more electrician classes.

“The other advantage is really starting earlier. So most of the students can start working on their associates degree. They can finish their associates degree before they even graduate high school,” said Young.

The PSEO program at Hennepin Technical College is strong. There are about twelve hundred students taking part in the program. Students can start taking college courses as early as the tenth grade.

About Hennepin Technical College
Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest stand-alone technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, the college has a diverse student population of more than 18,000 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate, HTC prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities. HTC is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 colleges and seven state universities. For more information, visit HennepinTech.edu.

Media contact: Lisa Kiava, 612-559-8068, lisa.kiava@hennepintech.edu