Graduate Ready

Ready to graduate high school and step straight into a career? With a certificate or associates of science degree in a high-demand field, you can do just that!

The P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools) programs offer hands-on training, mentorship, and internships in areas like IT, Cybersecurity, Building and Construction Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Welding, Real Estate, and more.

These programs are designed to help you earn a Level 1 certificate or an AAS in a workforce pathway that’s in demand. Don’t wait to start your future—let’s get you career-ready today!

Participating Schools

• Akins HS (Real Estate, Education, Manufacturing)
• Bastrop HS (Pharmacy)
• Cedar Creek HS (Advanced Manufacturing)
• Cedars International (Education)
• Cedar Ridge HS (Vocational Nursing)
• Connally HS (C++/Computer Programming)
• Crockett HS (Building and Construction & Coding and Design)
• Del Valle HS (Manufacturing, Cybersecurity)
• Eastside Memorial HS (Streaming Television and Broadcast Production)
• East View HS  (Advanced Manufacturing)
• Elgin HS (Welding)
• Georgetown HS (Advanced Manufacturing)
• LBJ Early College HS (Business, Pre-Health Science)
• Manor New Tech HS (Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology)
• Navarro Early College HS (Computer Programming, UXUI)
• Northeast Early College HS (Cybersecurity)
• Travis HS (Hospitality and Management)
• Weiss HS (Education)
• UT HS (Java)

Benefits of the P-TECH Program

Whether you’re heading to college or starting your career, Austin Community College’s High School Programs help you earn college credits and build confidence before graduation.