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P-TECH

P-TECH stands for Pathways in Technology Early College High School and prepares students for high-skilled jobs in growing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professions and other career fields. Eagle County School District partnered with Colorado Mountain College, Walking Mountains Science Center, and local organizations to create an Environmental Solutions Pathway for students. Students are able to graduate high school, earn an associate's degree (Associate of Science OR Associate of Arts in Environmental Studies), and gain valuable, in-demand skills and work-based experience with a local partner.

P-TECH is hosted at Battle Mountain High School and Eagle Valley High School. As part of the pathway, students enroll in a  "zero hour" P-TECH Prep elective for three semesters, followed by a Walking Mountains Environmental Leadership Class in the fourth semester that meets once a week. We favor adding mostly rising 9th graders as new P-TECH pathway students, but rising 10th and rising 11th graders are also eligible to apply. 

WHy P-TECH?

There are a number of reasons students choose to participate in our P-TECH opportunity. These include the desire to:

  • Meet one of the greatest global and local challenges of our time.
  • Save money on higher education costs while earning an associate's degree as a high school student.
  • Get a head start in an Environmental Solutions career (our chosen high-growth STEM field).
  • Earn real-world experience and valuable skills in a class and workplace while staying close to home.

Our Partners

Eagle County School District, Colorado Mountain College, and Walking Mountains Science Center are excited to expand a strong partnership through the P-TECH pathway that is both a program strength and an investment in the holistic development of our local students, economy, and environment. Several local employers are offering valuable work-based learning experiences and professional connections to students as part of the pathway experience. The Eagle County School District CareerX team acts as the conduit to better meet the needs of the students. 

Below are some of our recent community partners: 

Contact Information

P-TECH Counselor
 
Postsecondary Learning & Career Readiness Director
 
P-TECH Administrator

Apply to P-TECH

The application form window will be opening soon and will close at the end of the day on the deadline, Friday, April 18th, 2025.