Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)

PTECH

What is P-Tech?

P-TECH stands for Pathways in Technology Early College High School.

The Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) at Southwest Public Schools' College and Career Preparatory Academy made its debut during the 2023-24 school year with its first cohort of 9th-grade students. As part of the program, students choose a career path and take courses that provide academic, technical, and workplace skills that are

The P-TECH Early College High School's goal is to prepare students for higher education opportunities, as well as employment, through internships and hands-on experiences.

Through our partnership with Houston Community College students can earn:  Business Management – Entrepreneurship C1 / Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.

The Business Management-Entrepreneurship certificate provides students with instruction in entrepreneurial skills, business principles, accounting, and real-life experiences through cooperative education. The program is designed to assist students in starting their own business

P-Tech Advisory Board

P-TECH ADVISORY BOARD

August Hamilton, Educational Leadership for Central Career Advisors

Dr. Mia Taylor, Chair for Business Technology, Houston Community College,

Christine Awad, Director of Dual Credit, Houston Community College

Dr. Gabriela Baeza-Ventura, Arte Publico Press, University of Houston,

Necole Caldwell, Senior Vice President, Junior Achievement

P-Tech Meeting Minutes_April 2024

BENCHMARK 1: SCHOOL DESIGN
BENCHMARK 2: PARTNERSHIPS
BENCHMARK 3: TARGET POPULATION
BENCHMARK 4: ACADEMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
BENCHMARK 5: STUDENT SUPPORTS
BENCHMARK 6: WORK-BASED LEARNING

IMPORTANT DATES

Parent Information Night
First Week of School


Advisory Board Meeting
April , 2025

SWPS State of the Schools

March 20, 2025

Pathways in Technology Early College High School Blue Print

Projected Growth

Highlighting Events and Achievements

Students
Team
Events
College day
teachers
Signing day
CTAT
event

Superintendent Adams and the SWPS Board are proud to support the Pathways in Technology Program (P-Tech) as we work towards our official designation! This initiative is a key part of our commitment to College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), empowering students with the skills, training, and experience they need for a successful future. Together, we’re building a brighter path for our students!

P-Tech