Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) A grades 9-14 model for college and career

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1 Pathways in Technology Early College High Schools (P-TECH) A grades 9-14 model for college and career Stanley S. Litow Vice President, Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs and President, IBM International Foundation Early College Conference October 30, 2013 Research Triangle Park, NC IBM Corporation

2 The Context for Our Work: Why the 9 14 Model Matters U.S. demand for IT workers far outpacing supply, with steady decline in American students receiving degrees in STEM-related subjects Pathways to Prosperity (Harvard): U.S. must broaden the range of high-quality pathways offered to young adults, with far more emphasis on career counseling, career education, apprenticeship programs and community colleges as viable routes to wellpaying jobs Community college graduation rates hover at or about 25%. There are 28 million middle skill jobs those requiring postsecondary degrees currently available in the U.S., with these jobs paying close to $40,000 per year on average. Over the next 10 years, 14 million new jobs requiring middle skills a 50% increase will be created, with those needing STEM skills the highest paid of those jobs. Source: If applicable, describe source origin 2

3 Highest Projected Job Growth Through % Employers having difficulty finding qualified employees

4 A New Model for Education: P-TECH Grades 9 14 Focus: A new grades 9 14 public school model Mission: Enable students to master the skills they need either to graduate with an Associates in Applied Science (AAS) degree that will prepare them for a position in the Information Technology (IT) industry, or to continue in higher education. Partners: K-12, higher education, and industry Key Tenets: Public school model: Open to all students Early College: Six-year scope and sequence integrating high school and college and leading to an AAS degree for all students Career-Readiness: Workplace Learning including skills mapping, coursework, mentors, worksite visits, speakers and internships Personal Pathways: Focus on mastery, not seat time so students graduate in 4, 5, or 6 years 4

5 The First: Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) Opened: September 2011 in Brooklyn, New York Partners: New York City Department of Education, The City University of New York, New York City College of Technology and IBM Model: Demonstrate how K-12, higher education, and public/private partnerships can raise graduation rates and prepare more students to fill good-paying jobs AAS Degree: Associate in Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems or Electromechanical Engineering Technology 5

6 Students: 335 students (101 grade eleven; 123 grade ten; 111 grade nine) 76% boys; 60% Black and Hispanic males More than 80% of students are on free or reduced lunch and 16% of students have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Average attendance is 94% All students are eligible with no grade requirements or tests for admission; students only have to express interest in attending Leadership and Staff: Founding Principal, Rashid Ferrod Davis; 2 assistant principals, 17 teachers, 4 central office staff; full-time liaisons from college and IBM Funding: Public school funding model not different from other schools 6

7 Four grades 9 14 schools (September 2012): IBM: Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy, along with partner schools of Motorola, Verizon, Cisco Sarah E. Goode Partnership: Partnership with Chicago Public Schools, City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley College Site: New Platinum LEED Certified facility on Chicago s Southside Students: 463 students (221 grade ten; 242 grade nine) Approximately 50% male, 50% female, with more than 90% of population Black and Hispanic Attendance is 95% All students are eligible with no grade requirements or tests for admission; students only have to express interest in attending Leadership and Staff: Founding Principal Matsuo Marti; 29 teachers, 4 student development staff, 3 central office staff, 2 full-time liaisons from IBM and Daley Funding: Public school funding model not different from other schools 2011 IBM Corporation

8 IBM Commitments to Grades 9 14 Model Schools IBM is involved in all aspects of the school, but has special responsibility over Workplace Learning: First in line for jobs at IBM Curriculum skills mapping to ensure graduates are ready to enter the workforce and/or pursue higher education Workplace experiences and internships at IBM Mentors for all students for academic and career guidance

9 Real Results

10 From Results to Replication: What s Next for IBM 27 schools since September 2011 Chicago: 5 schools New York City: 3 schools; 2 more in 2014; 8 planned New York State: 16 schools across the state Idaho: Virtual network serving all the state s children

11 President Obama Visits P-TECH! This country should be doing everything in its power to give more kids the chance to go to schools like this one. President Barack Obama at P-TECH (October 25, 2013) 11

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