The students, who took part in the P-TECH program, are already getting job offers and demonstrating the possible future of K-12 education.
Emily Guardiola and Nicolas Alonzo are part of the first graduating class of the Cyber P-TECH USA program at Sam Houston High School.Two Sam Houston High School students in the San Antonio Independent School District are already receiving job offers and demonstrating the possible future of K-12 education
In addition to adding value to the education of the students, who plan on attending college next year, the program is an example of the growing school choice options offered by the traditional school district. This comes at a key time for SAISD, which is experiencing a decline in enrollment that isand more cuts likely in the future. But programs like P-TECH have attracted students, including Alonzo, from neighboring districts.
“I see myself … working in a government job,” she said. “One speaker who inspired me freshman year was from the NSA. If I can, I would love to work for them.” Turner-Gray also highlighted that the program offers an opportunity to work with vendors and gain certifications, which can help with job prospects.“If you really want your child to get that edge on everybody else, to get to a good school and to get the highest grades in school and be in the top 10, you have to look for a program like this,” she said.
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