OUR PROGRAM
ESTABLISHED 2023-2024
In 2021, Era Independent School District applied for a grant with the State of Texas that would help fund the creation of P-TECH programs. The grant proposal was accepted, and the school began working with North Central Community College, The Texas Workforce Commission, and the Texas Education Agency to open up a welding program for the 2023-2024 school year.
NORTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
IHE PARTNER
Through our partnership with North Central Community College, we have developed a dual credit crosswalk that allows our high school students to earn high school credit, college credit, and industry based certifications. Students that complete the program with 60 college credit hours will earn their Associate Degree in Applied Science before graduating with their high school diploma.
TRIDENT PROCESS SYSTEMS:
INDUSTRY PARTNER
The most important part of a P-TECH program is the industry partner. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Trident Process Systems, a fabrication company based in Gainesville, Texas. They are a family owned and operated company that started in 2000. Trident Process Systems is able to offer our students industry based expertise, guidance, facility access, and internship opportunities. Upon completing the program, Trident Process Systems also guarantees Era P-TECH students an interview as they hope to build a pipeline for future employment.
