Register now for Feb. 11 Career Pathways Webinar on P-TECH model best practices
IBM’s Pathways in Technology Early College High School
When: Tuesday, February 11, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. PST
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California’s $250 million Career Pathways Trust competitive grants are an unprecedented opportunity to connect public education with our modern economy.
For applicants seeking fresh ideas and best practices, America’s Edge, in partnership with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Silicon Valley Education Foundation, is hosting a webinar to highlight IBM’s Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) model.
An innovative public school spanning grades 9-14, P-TECH’s mission is to provide students with a personalized pathway toward mastery of the skills and knowledge that they will need to make the transition from education to industry. P-TECH students graduate with a no-cost associate’s degree, and are positioned to secure entry-level positions in the highly competitive Information Technology field(s)* and/or complete their studies in a four-year higher education institution.
IBM has generously offered to share its 50-page P-TECH guidebook, which features design principles, success metrics, sample bell schedules and more. Grace Suh, Education Manager in IBM's Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs department, will discuss implementation best practices and answer questions from participants about how P-TECH is at work in New York City, New York State, and Chicago.
Other speakers include:
- Rosemary Kamei, Director of Fund Development, Silicon Valley Education Foundation
- Aditi Goel, Education Policy Director, Silicon Valley Leadership Group
- Nancy Hoffman, Pathways to Prosperity Network
There is no cost to participate in this webinar, but advance registration is requested.
If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Steinberg, Project Associate, America's Edge, at nsteinberg@americasedge.org or (415) 255-5964.
*Note: These design principles and ideas can be used for pathways in any industry sector.
Jennifer Ortega, America's Edge California
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