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Floydada ISD P-TECH �Junior High School Intro Session

Presented by: Pam Ricketts

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Agenda

  • What is P-TECH?
  • Curriculum & Opportunities
    • Renewable Energy
    • Nursing Science
    • Business Management
    • Teaching & Training
  • Industry Partners
  • The Application
  • Key Dates
  • Q & A

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P-TECH Summary

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P-TECH Summary �Overview

  • Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) are innovative open-enrollment high schools that allow students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma, along with a credential (e.g. associate degree, Level 1 or Level 2 certificate, or industry-based certification within six years).

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What is being offered to YOU!

  • Bridge Program
  • Academic Support
  • Dual Credit
  • Work-based Learning (Industry Projects, Speakers, & Field Trips)
  • Industry & Academic Certifications
  • Associates Degree opportunities
  • Career Networking

Free Benefits Included:

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Floydada P-TECH Pathways

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Curriculum and Opportunities�P-TECH Opportunities

  • IMET Level 1 Certification
  • NCCER Core Level One
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot

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Occupational Title

Growth�Rate

Median�Annual�Wage

Competitive�Education�Requirement

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

102%

$56,641

Associate degree

Electricians

27%

$54,769

Industry-Based�Certification

Electrical Engineers

21%

$102,534

Bachelor's degree

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation

17%

$75,656

Industry-Based�Certification

Electrical and Electronic, Engineering, Technologists

14%

$62,968

Associate degree

Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists & Technicians

12%

$50,630

Associate degree

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Curriculum & Opportunities

  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant

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Curriculum & Opportunities

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Occupational Title

Growth�Rate

Median�Annual�Wage

Competitive�Education�Requirement

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

18%

$96,396

Associate degree

Magnetic Resonance�Imaging Technologists

17%

$80,151

Associate degree

Radiologic Technologists andTechnicians

18%

$64,505

Associate degree

Surgical Technologists

18%

$53,458

Industry-Based Certification

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

17%

$50,913

Industry-Based Certification

Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

17%

$41,459

Associate degree

Medical Assistants

29%

$36,834

Industry-Based Certification

Phlebotomists

33%

$36,785

Industry-Based Certification

Ophthalmic Medical Technicians

29%

$36,603

Industry-Based Certification

Psychiatric Technicians

19%

$35,736

Industry-Based Certification

Emergency Medical Technicians

19%

$34,169

Industry-Based Certification

Nursing Assistants

15%

$30,856

Industry-Based Certification

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Curriculum and Opportunities�P-TECH Opportunities

  • Associate of Applied Science General Business
  • Certificate General Business – Level 1
  • Entrepreneurship & Small Business IBC
  • Microsoft Excel Expert IBC
  • Microsoft Word Expert IBC

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Occupational Title

Growth�Rate

Median�Annual�Wage

Competitive�Education�Requirement

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker

9%

$59,585

Some college, no�degree

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

7%

$43,205

Associate degree

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Curriculum & Opportunities

  • Educational Aide I
  • Associate of Arts in Teaching

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Occupational Title

Growth�Rate

Median�Annual�Wage

Competitive�Education�Requirement

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical

14%

$61,603

Bachelor's degree

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

13%

$61,389

Bachelor's degree

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Edu

13%

$61,377

Bachelor's degree

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

13%

$62,169

Bachelor's degree

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

13%

$61,776

Bachelor's degree

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

13%

$61,994

Bachelor's degree

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

13%

$62,114

Bachelor's degree

Tutors

23%

$29,848

Bachelor's degree

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

15%

$28,066

Some college, no degree

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Floydada ISD P-TECH�Industry Partners

Guest Speakers | Industry Projects | Work Site Tours | Job Shadowing

Renewable Energy

Nursing Science

Business Management

Teaching & Training

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Floydada ISD P-TECH�Key Dates

Floydada ISD P-TECH

January 13th

Visit to Floydada Jr. High School

February 5th

Parent Information Night

March 6th

Student Application Deadline

March 31st

Acceptance Letter

April 2nd

Cohort Onboarding

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Floydada ISD P-TECH�Parent Information Night

The Application

Floydada ISD P-TECH Team

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Floydada ISD P-TECH�Junior High School Intro Session

Q & A

Floydada ISD P-TECH Team

Shauna Lane

Dean of Academic Affairs

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Pam Ricketts

Academic Advisor

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Bethany Shores

Diagnostics & Therapeutics

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Emily Martin

Diagnostics & Therapeutics

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Katie Hightower

Business Instructor

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Brandon Wickware

Drone/Renewable Energy

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Jamye Osuna

Teach & Training

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