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P-TECH
PREPARING YOUNG AUSTRALIANS FOR CAREERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
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P-TECH Expands to
14 Schools Across AustraliaThe Australian Government has expanded the P-TECH model in Australia to 14 pilot sites. The P-TECH pilot is an innovative model of education-industry collaboration that provides students studying for their Senior Secondary Certificate with an industry supported pathway to a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree. Read More -
Australia’s Chief Scientist visits Port Stephens P-TECH Partnership
Tech careers are a buzz topic right now, and for students at Hunter River High School, it’s an insight into the fast-paced aerospace industry. Image Caption: Australian Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel speaks with Hunter River High School students at BAE Systems in Williamtown, NSW. Photo supplied by BAE Systems. -
Key Elements – Links to employment.
Collaboration between the education and industry sectors strengthens the connection between student learning and the skills that employers need. It improves young people’s prospects of employment, including opportunities for employment with industry partners. -
Key Elements – A post-school qualification.
In Australia the achievement of a diploma, advanced diploma or degree involves schools partnering with other education providers (TAFEs/RTOs or universities) to deliver elements of the P-TECH learning program (either on-site or off-site). A strong relationship between the school, industry and post-school institution(s) provides a seamless pathway and continuity of support for students as they transition from school to further education and complete their post-school qualification. -
Key Elements – Innovative approaches to learning.
Partnerships between schools and industry enable innovative approaches to the way learning is delivered; approaches that would not be possible if schools, or industry, acted in isolation. Working together, schools and industry provide opportunities for students to engage with the world of work and better understand the relevance of their learning to jobs and post-school pathways. -
Key Elements – Industry mentoring and support.
The mentor relationship between young people and industry personnel provides continuity of support for students to achieve a post-school qualification. The mentor relationship ensures that student learning stays on track and also provides opportunities for guidance, to help young people make informed decisions regarding their education, training and employment options. -
Key Elements – Innovative curriculum.
The learning program is designed to include the way existing Australian Curriculum and Australian Qualification Framework recognised education and training is sequenced (or ordered) to achieve the best outcomes for students.
STEM Focused Learning
The Australian Government is investing $5.1 million to pilot the P-TECH model in Australia. The pilot is an innovative model of education-industry collaboration that provides high school students with an industry supported pathway to a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree. These partnerships provide opportunities for students to engage with the world of work and better understand the relevance of their learning to jobs and post-school pathways. The program has tested and adapted key elements of this innovative US approach to education-industry collaboration.
To find out more visit:
www.education.gov.au
The Australian Government has engaged the Skilling Australia Foundation to assist local stakeholders to work together to implement P-TECH learning programs at all 14 pilot sites.
To find out more visit the Skilling Australia Foundation website.
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