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PSJA ISD staff describe P-TECH early college program to prepare students for skilled jobs
Summary
A PSJA ISD staff member outlined the district's P-TECH early college program, saying it builds on PSJA academies, carries a TEA designation, and lets students earn an associate degree and a high-school diploma while training for welding, HVAC, electrical and health-care jobs.
A PSJA ISD staff member announced the district—xpects to expand its P-TECH early college program, which the speaker said lets high school students earn an associate degree and a high-school diploma at the same time while preparing them for high-skill, high-demand jobs.
"P TECH is basically an early college program," the PSJA ISD staff member said, adding that the program validates work begun with PSJA academies. The speaker listed career pathways including welding, HVAC, electrical and several health-care programs, and said the designation comes through the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The staff member said the program is supported through partnerships with DHR, the City of Pharr, and the South Texas College Board and called on campus early college directors for inquiries. "It gives students the opportunity to earn an associate degree and a high school diploma at the same time," the speaker said.
District officials did not announce a funding breakdown, enrollment targets or a start date during the remarks. No formal motions or votes were recorded on the transcript; the speaker encouraged interested students and families to contact their campus early college director for more information.
