The Tech Prep vision is supported by partnerships that align resources and expertise. Ohio College Tech Prep is jointly managed by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and the Ohio Department of Education’s Office of Career-Technical Education. Tech Prep provides support to Ohio schools and businesses in connecting students with high quality career pathways that include work-based learning, internships, state recognized pre-apprenticeships and providing students with opportunities to earn college credit.

The Northwest Regional Tech Prep Center goals include:
1. Building and fostering relationships between education and business;
2. Developing career pathways and programs of study;
3. Disseminating technical information through engagement with stakeholders.