Overview

P-TECH is a 9-14 grade high school where students earn a high school diploma, an industry-recognized Associate's Degree, and gain relevant work experience in a growing field. The schools create a seamless program for students to acquire the academic, technical, and workplace skills and knowledge that employers need.

Learn more about possible careers, and programs

What is P-TECH?

Through the Pathways in Technology Early College High School, or P-TECH, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) students can complete both a 4-year high school diploma and a 2-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in six years or less at no cost. Students begin college level work by 10th grade for dual credit.

Highlights

High-demand industry pathways: Health Information Management OR Hospitality Services Management
Open enrollment within the boundary through a lottery selection process
Both P-TECH: Health and Technology and P-TECH: Hospitality and Management are located at Frederick Douglass High School
Transportation is provided
Guaranteed paid internship in your chosen career field
Guaranteed mentoring from industry partners
Support and enrichment through extended day and summer bridge programs
Earn your AAS for FREE!

Resources

When to Apply

October 3, 2024-December 13, 2024

Apply to the P-TECH Program

Application

Health Information Management

The Health Information Management pathway integrates the disciplines of medicine, computer technology, and business management. Graduates are prepared to perform technical and supervisory duties in organizing, analyzing, and generating health data for reimbursement, planning, quality improvement, research, and the legal issues surrounding health information. Employment opportunities exist in a broad range of settings, such as hospitals, home health care, nursing homes, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), physicians’ ofﬁces, consulting, computer software companies, and government agencies.

Possible Careers

Data Integrity Analyst
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Compliance Ofﬁcer
Medical Ofﬁce Administrator

Credentials/Certiﬁcations

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Billing and Coding Certiﬁcation
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential

Ideal Candidates Must

Have a strong interest and ability in math and science
Possess strong problem solving skills
Have data analysis skills
Be accountable
Have discretion and maintain confidentiality
Be process and detail oriented

Hospitality Services Management

The Hospitality Services Management pathway is the managerial and administrative science of overseeing a hospitality organization. A degree in service management introduces students to the vital skills and competencies required for a successful career in a hospitality-based organization, such as a hotel or resort, restaurants and food service, meetings and conventions, special events, tourism, and entrepreneurship. Graduates go on to work in the hospitality, travel, or restaurant sectors.

Possible Careers

Event Coordinator
Quality Assurance Specialist
Service Manager
Purchasing Controller

Credentials/Certiﬁcations

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Hospitality Services Management Certiﬁcate
Letter of recognition for specialization field

Ideal Candidates Must

Have a strong interest and ability in math, communication and business
Be flexible and adaptable
Have a strong degree of professionalism
Be detail oriented
Have the ability to multitask
Be committed to customer service

Earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree along with your High School Diploma

P-TECH graduates complete all of the required course work to earn a high school diploma and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree. Students can take up to six years to complete the program, but may ﬁnish in as few as four years. In addition to the degrees, students earn industry certiﬁcations in their chosen ﬁeld of study.

Contact Information

P-TECH Program & Mentor Information Sessions: Our team is available to come to your location to provide your organization with a P-TECH and Mentorship informational session.

Tara Anderson, Business Liaison, P-TECH Mentor POC
ptech@pgcps.org
Phone: (301) 669-6012 ext. 45595