Pathways in Technology Early College High School program expansion announced at Grand Junction High School
艾玛·罗斯今年打篮球时伤了腿. 因此，她错过了大四的赛季. The Grand Junction High School student leader may be missing out on athletics but is more than making up for the injury by working hard and earning college credits -and not just a few. Rose will graduate in May with 30 college credits earning a college degree while attending high school. 她的家庭也不用付出任何代价就能获得学分.
“我想进入医学领域，这需要很多教育,” said Rose. “Programs like PTECH can help students like me get a head start and by earning college credit in the most affordable way possible.”
Rose joined CMU President Tim Foster as a speaker during the community announcement February 18, 2021. The two also spoke after the event about how programs like PTECH help students. 福斯特以与学生直接沟通的能力而闻名. 在PTECH的公告中，这种技能是显而易见的.
“It was nice to visit with Emma, tough injury but she has a great attitude. In my brief conversation I was impressed by her resilience and maturity as she will be building on her participation in our health sciences associate's program as she pursues becoming a nurse practitioner,福斯特说。. “Hearing this directly helps those in leadership positions remember just how important initiatives like PTECH are. Hearing about her success and her aspirations keeps me inspired about education and the future of higher education in western Colorado.”
In addition to announcing the new PTECH programs at Grand Junction High School, the event also announced the first PTECH school established in Western Colorado in 2019 has been a success. 位于中心高中, the original pilot program is growing and helping high school students acquire higher education at no cost.
The original program’s success is partly why Grand Junction High School was also approved for PTECH courses in 2021. The new programs include a medical pathway offering an Associate of Applied Science in medical assistant, 兽医技术和医学实验室技术员. GJHS will also have an IT pathway offering an AAS in information technology.
也, 第一次在科罗拉多州, a district-wide 建设 PTECH pathway will be available to all D51 area high school students through the D51 Carrer Center. 在建设伞计划下, 学生可以专攻电工, 建设, 测量和/或电力线路工人学分.
在Grand Junction高中的校园里举办活动, Principal Meghan Roenicke was in attendance and was joined by Jared Burek, 在节目中发言的副校长.
“在Grand Junction高中, 我们为学生提供了一系列的选择而感到自豪, so we're very excited about the expansion of these P-TECH programs that provide Grand Junction High Schoo the opportunity to have these choices for our students,布雷克说.
除了51区的领导, local business leaders joined the announcement and according to Western Colorado Community College Vice President Brigitte Sundermann the partnership would not be possible without businesses.
“Today we are joined by companies like FCI Constructors and Community Hospital as well as others. PTECH schools don’t work without direct investment from businesses who help identify the workforce needs on the front end,桑德曼说. “The PTECH partnership creates a perfect career ladder by starting with education and internships and moving to employment made possible through college credits obtained by PTECH students.”
A number of leaders explained during the announcement that the PTECH expansion occurred only two years after the first PTECH press event at Central High School. A student representative of that original program -Daniele Lasey -spoke as did Central High School assistant principal Tracy Arledge and future GJHS PTECH applicant Lanie Dougherty. Cheri Taylor is D51 Career/College Readiness Director and was a significant part of expanding PTECH programming in Grand Valley schools.
“The partnership between CMU and Western Colorado Community College and District 51 is important and strong,泰勒说。. “The early success of the PTECH here in our community is a testament to the power of partnerships and the strength of the businesses who support this program.”
Closing out the PTECH announcement CMU President Tim Foster and District 51 Superintendent Diana Sirko applauded the hard work and efforts from all those who created the program. The two-exchange appreciation for the staff and students who worked hard to bring additional PTECH schools to the Grand Valley, and expressed appreciation for the partnership between the university and school district.
High School students interested in signing up for college credit during high school can learn more by visiting the program 网页.
