WELCOME PARENTS and SCHOLARS TO UNIONDALE HIGH SCHOOL’S

President Obama speaks of P-TECH OBs

The Future and P-TECH “In the next 10 years, there will be 14 million jobs in the United States that require workers with middle level skills.” Sr. Program Manager IBM Presently, many companies are facing a hiring crisis; there are few candidates with the necessary skills for the job. Enter P-TECH Endorsed by President Obama in his State of the Union Address

P-TECH in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

What advantage will P-TECH afford my child? It combines the best elements of: high school college work-based learning Empowering your child to pursue an advanced education and to be financially successful in the global economy.

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How will Long Island P-TECH work? It is a 6 year, high-school- to-college program, which is absolutely free. It is 100% funded by the New York State P-TECH Grant. Uniondale, Freeport, and Wyandanch Public School Districts act in partnership with businesses, SUNY Farmingdale and Nassau and Western Suffolk BOCES.

Who are our P-TECH Business Partners?  Arkwin Industries  Aerospace and Defense Diversification Alliance in Peacetime Transition  The Association for Operations Management  Long Island Forum for Technology  Long Island Stem Hub

Who are our Educational Partners? State University of N.Y. at Farmingdale State College B.O.C.E.S. Nassau Western Suffolk

Benefits of being a P-TECH scholar  Attends Uniondale High School  Teams up with a mentor from our business partners  Earns practical experience in the field of mechanical engineering  Participates in internships with industry partners  Access to opportunities through our college partner, Farmingdale State College

FARMINGDALE STATE COLLEGE Farmingdale is a place where knowledge is a path to achievement and discovery. SUNY Farmingdale, provides students with small, personalized classes that prepare you for a successful career through the use of real-world technologies and critical thinking. Named one of the best colleges in the North in US News and World Report 2013 and 2014 rankings Ranked among top 150 public colleges in the nation in the earning power of graduates in 2012 Quality education at a great value--$5,870 annual tuition (in-state residents) Offer 29 baccalaureate degrees and eight associate degrees Ranked fifth-safest campus in the U.S. in a nationwide statistical analysis Highly successful NCAA Division III athletics program Technology-Enhanced “Smart” classrooms located throughout academic buildings

Recent Applications History P-TECH students get automatic admission; bypassing the traditional application process

The Long Island P-TECH Process Year th Grade Your child will engage in a rigorous course sequence in science, math, career development and essential 21 st century skills, such as problem solving and critical thinking. Year 4 - End of 12 th Grade Your child will have completed all the coursework necessary to earn a New York State Regents Diploma and credits towards an Associate Degree. Year 6 – Final Year Your child will have all the requirements to earn the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. At the end of the program your child will be guaranteed an interview for possible full-time employment with one of the business partners.

Are you interested in ? Using math and science in the Real-World Designing and engineering - “how things work” Computer software, communication, research, collaboration Working with Defense and Aerospace, bio- medical fields, and machining parts and tools

Do you like to? Take Risks and Problem Solve in order to complete a project

What are the entrance requirements for P-TECH? Interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Currently enrolled in Science 8 and Math 8 with an 80% or higher average Strong character and adheres to the Uniondale Code of Conduct

What are the family/scholar commitments to the P-TECH program? Attend academic assistance/extra help as needed Attend all Summer, Saturday, and Vacation activities Participate in business internships with mentors and partners Graduate with your N.Y.S. High school diploma and the AAS from Farmingdale

Long Island P-TECH Application requirements Complete all information for the General and Scholar Applications Ask a Uniondale teacher for a letter of recommendation and include with application (attachment) Type responses to all questions found on the scholar application (attachment) Submit a completed application with all attachments by June 6th

Scholar Application Questions  What are your long-term educational and career goals?  Why are you interested in the P-TECH program?  Why do you believe you would be a good candidate for the program?  What skills and characteristics do you possess that will assist you in being successful in the P-TECH program? Give an example of how the skills/characteristics contributed to your successful completion of a task or project.

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