Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Grant

The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) initiative by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides an innovative educational model that combines high school and college experiences, enabling students to earn an associate degree while preparing for high-demand careers. Through partnerships with industry and institutions of higher education, students gain practical work experience and mentorship, ensuring they are college- and career-ready. This initiative emphasizes hands-on learning and alignment with workforce needs.

Purpose of P-TECH
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) initiative offers an open-enrollment program that creates workforce pathways aligned with high-demand, high-wage fields throughout the state. Students enrolled in the P-TECH program work toward an associate degree while gaining hands-on work experience. Industry and IHE partnerships with P-TECH campuses ensure that students graduate college- and career-ready. Business and industry partners provide career mentoring, host site visits, offer paid internships to enrolled students, and serve on advisory councils to improve alignment of programming with workforce needs.
Prospective CCRSM Campus
In order to operate as a Texas Education Agency-approved Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) or Early College High School (ECHS), all prospective P-TECH and ECHS must engage in a planning year prior to receiving P-TECH or ECHS designation from TEA.
Designation Renewal Information
Designated P-TECH and ECHS campuses must reapply for designation every academic year. Campuses can only apply for designation renewal if they hold a designation status, including a planning, provisional, or designated status, in the current academic year. Please note that if you are a multi-model campus and operate both ECHS and P-TECH programs, you must submit an application for each model.