 Saves students time and money by eliminating the need to
repeat skills training in college that was mastered in a high school program.
Creates clear training paths and motivates high school students to consider college
education as a viable personal option.
Reduces student frustration and improves college retention by allowing students to
enroll in more advanced technical courses rather than making them sit through introductory
courses whose content they have already mastered.
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 Creates a visible college-stream option for vocational
graduates - a potent recruiting tool for occupational programs.
Motivates high school students to perform well, since students usually must earn a B
or above to qualify for the credit made possible through the articulation agreements.
Can increase both the number and quality of secondary students who enroll in college
technical programs and who later may go on for a bachelors' degree or other
higher-education.
Improves relationships among faculty and administrators across educational levels by
helping them appreciate both the quality and the concerns of each other's programs.
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Helps create a more comprehensive education delivery
system, with clearer, easier transition across levels for students.
Offers incentives for youth to go to college, thus increasing the potential tax base
and overall quality of life in the community.
Helps turn out more and better-trained technicians and managers for local employers -
a strong drawing card for attracting or retaining business and industry in the community.
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