Edison P-TECH
EDISON P-TECH MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of P-TECH at Thomas Edison High School, in partnership with San Antonio College and industry professionals, is to create workforce pathways for students focused on high-demand, high-wage business careers.
EDISON P-TECH VISION STATEMENT
We strive to improve lives through a free, open-enrollment program, driven by a high-quality education. Our students will be the top candidates in their chosen industries and persevere as contributing members of society.
EDISON P-TECH CORE BELIEFS
We believe in a free education that prepares high school students to enter the workforce with proven, in-demand skill sets. We believe that by reducing barriers to college access, developing critical soft skills, and encouraging students to be confident leaders through collaborative learning, athletics, and extracurricular activities, they will succeed in college and become top candidates in their chosen industry.
EDISON P-TECH COMMITMENTS
We commit to:
- Increased academic preparation, where academic disciplines are integrated to earn an associate degree. This allows students to earn up to 60 hours of college credit.
- Enable students to earn industry based certificate or two-year, post-secondary credentials.
- Provide work-based learning experiences at every grade level, including internships, apprenticeships, and other job training programs.
- Prepare students to enter the job market with industry-ready skills.
- Create a seamless transition from high school through college and into employment with local partnerships between institutions of higher education and industry.
- Provide academic and social support through a dedicated staff.
- Reduce barriers to college access.
- Develop students’ critical soft skills needed for college and career success.
- Encourage students to be confident leaders through collaborative learning, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
ABOUT
Students enrolled in the P-TECH at Thomas Edison High School combine high school and college-level courses to earn a post-secondary degree or post-secondary credentials, including an associate degree, associate of applied science, or Level 1 Certificate. Industry partners provide career mentoring, host site visits, offer internships to enrolled students, serve on advisory councils to improve the alignment of programming with workforce needs, and ensure that students graduate career-ready. Students follow workforce pathways aligned with high demand, high-wage business fields, including business, marketing, accounting, finance, and more. P-TECH at Thomas Edison High School eliminates thousands of dollars in college tuition costs for our students.