The PTECH program must offer open enrollment and flexible scheduling structures that enable students to combining high school, postsecondary courses and work based learning, at no cost to partcipating students.
The PTECH program shall serve, or include plans to scale up to serve, students in grades 9 through 14, and shall target and enroll students who are at risk of dropping out of school as defined by the
Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) and who might not otherwise go to college.
Strategic partnerships with business and industry partners and IHE’s are formally articulated in writing and clearly define a variety of careers.
The PTECH program shall provide a rigorous course of study that enables a participating student to receive a high school diploma, an associate degree, postsecondary certificate provided by an IHE, or industry certifcation during grades 9-13.
PTECH will provide wrap-around strategies and services involving multiple stakefolders (parents, teachers, counselors, community members, etc.) to strengthen both the academic and technical skills necessary for high school and college readiness, as well as provide academic, technical, and individual support for students to be successful in rigorous academic work and work-based learning experiences.
The PTECH program must offer students a variety of relevant, high-skill, work-based learning experiences at every grade level that respond to student interest and regional employer needs and contribute to students earning aligned industry certifications and credentials.