PTECH stands for: Pathways in Technology Early College High School
A rigorous, career-focused program combining high school and college coursework

Earn both a high school diploma and an Associate’s Degree

Focus on STEM and Trade School education and practical skills

For students not yet set on a traditional college path and those eager to enter a specialized workforce or trade, Warrior Way PTECH offers the perfect middle ground. The PTECH model, originally launched by IBM to address the high demand for skilled employees, provides a seamless pathway for success. Through our program, students earn both their high school diploma and an industry-recognized associate’s degree. This is achieved by integrating relevant work experiences in growing industries, all in partnership with our very own Colorado Mesa University Technical College.

HOW IT WORKS

Step 1 - Pre-PTECH

Freshman and Sophomores are STEM Pre-PTECH students working towards their lower level high school graduation required classes. Students are also exposed to the various PTECH Pathways that are supported by the partnership between D51 and CMU Tech.

Students are held to high academic and attendance expectations in preparation for a more college level of rigor their Junior and Senior years of high school.

Step 2 - Picking a Pathway

Warrior Way PTECH Offers the following Pathways. These are CMU Tech Associate Degree Programs where students will walk away with both their high school diploma and associates degree. Students are encouraged to have a pathway as early as possible to build their schedules accordingly. The latest a student can decide is after their senior year.

Step 3 - Commiting to CMU Tech

By Junior year, students are usually set on a pathway supported by the D51 and CMU Tech Partnership. Junior students will typically have a split schedule with half their classes at Central High School and the other half at CMU Tech. Seniors usually will have a mostly CMU Tech Schedule. PTECH Students also have access to exclusive Job Shadowing, Internships, and Site Visit opportunities.

As students are both working towards their High School Diploma and their Associates Degree, consequently some students may need a little extra time to meet requirements for both. PTECH students qualify for a scholarship to cover two additional years of CMU Tech classes even after their Senior year of high school.

All PTECH students are STEM students but not all STEM students are PTECH students!!!

If you are interested in PTECH, you can contact the PTECH STEM Coordinator below. If applying to PTECH, you DO NOT NEED to apply for STEM.

APPLY HERE:

PTECH/Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Arisha Matthews

970.254.6200 ext 22152

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