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Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)
P-TECH is a program that provides students with technical and workplace skills as well as college credit opportunities. While getting their high school diploma students can earn up to 60 free college hours and have the potential to earn an associate’s degree.
Specific student skills will be highlighted with certifications or work-based training in their related fields. This opportunity is free to the students and will include internships with industry parnters. These experiences can lead to paid internships or employment immediately after high school.
Each high school campus offers a different P-TECH program. See below for details by location about the available certifications, associate degrees and industry partnerships.
Requirements
Students must meet the following to be considered:
- Motivated by taking advanced coursework
- Want to attend college and willing to work hard
- Willing to learn college readiness skills and use them daily
P-TECH programs will accept up to 125 incoming ninth-graders each year who meet program criteria.The program is open to all students and specifically encourages participation by diverse student groups who are typically underrepresented in college courses.
Locations
Programs
Expand AllLakeview Centennial HS
Higher education partner: Dallas College, Eastfield campus
Available degrees:
- Associate of Art in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Arts: Business Administration and Management
Industry partner(s): Garland PD (criminal justice), IOOGO (tax and accounting), Manuel Diaz Law Firm
Visit Lakeview Centennial High School P-TECH page.
Campus contact:
Vanessa Dry
LCHS Magnet Advisor Industry Liaison
972-487-4428
Interlocal agreement: Lakeview Centennial HS PTECH ILA
Naaman Forest HS
Higher education partner: Dallas College, North Lake campus
Available degrees:
- Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology
- Associate of Applied Science in Mortgage Banking
Industry partner(s): Amegy Bank, Birdsong Electric (construction technology), Wells Fargo, NTD Mechanical Contractor (construction technology)
Visit Naaman Forest High School P-TECH page.
Campus contact:
Tracy Glick
NFHS Magnet Advisor Industry Liaison
972-675-3091, ext. 62040
Interlocal agreement: Naaman Forest HS PTECH ILA
North Garland HS
Higher education partner: Dallas College, Richland campus
Available degrees:
- Associate of Science (Pre-Med/Pre-Dental)
- Associate of Applied Science in Network Administration & Support
Industry partner(s): Hazel Health, Parkland Hospital, UT Southwestern
Visit North Garland High School P-TECH page.
Campus contact:
Natalie Mathew
NGHS Magnet Advisor Industry Liaison
972-675-3120, ext. 61027
Interlocal agreement: North Garland HS PTECH ILA
Rowlett HS
Higher education partner: Dallas College, Richland campus
Available degrees:
- Associate of Applied Science in Software Programmer/Developer
- Associate of Applied Science in Interactive Simulation and Game Technology (Game Design)
- Associate of Science
Industry partner(s): Google, Microsoft, Nokia, STEMuli
Visit Rowlett High School P-TECH page.
Campus contact:
Tanika Haggan
RHS Magnet Advisor Industry Liaison
972-463-1712, ext. 62523
Interlocal agreement: Rowlett HS PTECH ILA
Sachse HS
Higher education partner: Dallas College, Richland campus
Available degrees:
Industry partner(s): Garland ISD, Lawson Communications, IOGOO, STEMuli, Precision Reprographics, Varnell Creative Designs
Visit Sachse High School P-TECH page.
Campus contact:
Brandi Primm
SHS P-TECH Counselor
972-414-7450, ext. 63030
Magnet Advisor
Melody Sawasaki
SHS Magnet Advisor Industry Liaison
972-414-7450, ext. 63104
Interlocal agreement: Sachse HS PTECH ILA
South Garland HS
Higher education partner: Dallas College, Eastfield campus
Available degrees:
- Associate of Applied Science in Automotive Technology
- Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing/Mechatronics Technology
- Associate of Arts in Teaching EC-6
Industry partner(s): Chris Murphey's Automotive, Garland ISD, Gulf States Toyota, JJ Unique Auto Care, Rusty Wallace
Visit South Garland High School P-TECH page.
Campus contact:
Jolynn Cash
SGHS Magnet Advisor Industry Liaison
972-926-2700
Interlocal agreement: South Garland PTECH ILA
Interlocal agreements
See the PTECH interlocal agreements between our schools and their partner colleges:
How to apply
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