The new P-TECH Summer Bridge Program will assist incoming 9th-grade scholars with their transition to high school.
Just like our other two high school summer transition programs, the new P-Tech Scholars will engage in academic and enrichment classes throughout the day this summer to help them prepare for a one-of-a-kind high school experience this fall while having fun!
P-TECH Norwalk (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) is an independent high school located within Norwalk High School. P-TECH partners with Norwalk Community College and IBM to allow students to graduate from high school while simultaneously earning an AAS degree from Norwalk Community College.
P-TECH Norwalk offers three possible associate degrees in computer science: software engineering, web development, and mobile programming. Upon graduation, P-TECH scholars are prepared to join the workforce or they may transfer to a four-year institution to complete their undergraduate degree.
The P-TECH School Model is a pioneering education reform initiative created by IBM, to prepare young people with the academic, technical, and professional skills required for 21st Century Jobs and ongoing education. P-TECH Norwalk is a member of this worldwide initiative. The model combines rigorous coursework with workplace experiences that include industry mentoring, worksite visits, paid internships, and first–in–line for job considerations with a school’s company partner. P-TECH schools are at no cost to students and their families and are open enrollment, with no testing or grade requirements.
Free, digital learning is also available through Open P-TECH, which introduces students and educators to the tech skills of tomorrow, from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, to new ways of working such as agile and design thinking.