MCC Economic & Workforce Development Center: Impact Report 2015-17

HELPING K-12 STUDENTS EXPLORE PATHWAYS TO CAREER SUCCESS Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) High School students get a jump on career preparation.

P-TECH represents the strengthening of secondary and post-secondary educational partnerships. Through college and industry partnerships, it connects high school, college and work. Our P-TECH program plots a new map for college and career readiness and success.

Over the past two years our: Population has grown to 280 P-TECH students in grades 9-11. Attendance rate has consistently been 92% or higher. All freshmen students participate in group mentoring from local businesses and organizations. All sophomore students participate in job shadowing with local I.T. companies. 78 current juniors have already earned 3 or more college credits toward their degrees.

Impact: Enrollment is up to 280 P-TECH students in grades 9-11, and 78 current high school juniors have earned 3 or more college credits.

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