Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) Early College High School Programs
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EPISD Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) Early College High School Programs, in partnership with El Paso Community College (EPCC), will provide all students the necessary tools and inspiration to be globally competitive in the twenty-first century workforce on day one.
P-TECHs are innovative open-enrollment high school programs that allow students an opportunity to receive both a high school diploma and a credential and/or an associate degree. P-Techs guided by a career-focused and work-based education that will:
- Provide students grade 9 through 12 the opportunity to complete a course of study that combines high school and post-secondary courses
- Enable students to earn a high school diploma, along with an associate degree, industry-based certification within four years
- Offer age-appropriate work-based learning opportunities in every grade level
- Allow students to gain work experience through an internship, apprenticeship, or other job training program
- Partner with Texas Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) and regional businesses and industries, giving students access to post-secondary education and workforce training opportunities
Transportation is available for P-TECH students to and from the following campuses within the same zone:
- Westside Zone: Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin
- South Zone: Austin, Burges, Bowie, Jefferson
- Northeast Zone: Andress, Chapin, Irvin, Transmountain
EPISD Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) Early College High School Programs are available at the following schools:
- Andress HS Teacher Education
- Austin HS Computer Science
- Bowie HS Teacher Education
- Chapin HS Computer Science
- Coronado HS Business
- El Paso HS Computer Science
- Franklin HS Medical
- Irvin HS Medical
- Jefferson HS Medical