Peekskill Schools Awarded $2.7M For NY Tech Ed Pathway Program

PEEKSKILL, NY — The New York State Pathways in Technology program awarded $31.5 million this week to 12 programs, and the Peekskill school district was one of the winners.

"We are so excited to bring this opportunity to our students," Peekskill schools Superintendent David Mauricio said on Twitter.

The New York State Pathways in Technology Early College High School Program incorporates an integrated 4-6 year program that combines high school, college, and career training.

The public-private partnerships provide students with mentorship and opportunities to learn through worksite visits, speakers, and internships.

The pathway provides a seamless sequence of study. Students in the program are eligible to receive an Associate degree in a high-tech field and be first in line for jobs with participating business partners in high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand career areas.

The Peekskill school district will receive $2.7 million.

Its partnerships in the program are with SUNY Westchester Community College, Open Door Family Medical Center, Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps., and Sun River Health.

"Early workforce development and career mentorship allows students to discover their passions and talents, develop their skills and build relationships with mentors who can guide them on their career journey and prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an announcement about the grants. "This program will help ensure thousands of New York students can reach their full potential and gives employers access to a large pool of talent that can bring their enterprises to the next level."

The initiative — primarily for academically and economically at-risk students — works to strengthen the pipeline between local talent and industries with a favorable job outlook.

"Data shows that those entering the workforce with a college degree earn more than a million dollars in lifetime earnings compared to those with only a high school diploma," said SUNY Board of Trustees Member Stan Litow. "P-TECH success is clear. It began in New York State, offering a clear pathway from school, to college, and to career. Based on its documented success, it has spread across New York and 14 states and 28 countries, offering tens of thousands of students the skills and education needed for career success."

This round of awardees also includes:

• Schenectady CSD - $2,700,000 in partnership with SUNY Schenectady County Community College, the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, and Ellis Medicine
• Syracuse CSD - $2,700,000 in partnership with SUNY Onondaga Community College and Micron Technology
• Dutchess BOCES - $2,950,000 in partnership with SUNY Dutchess Community College and The Council of Industry
• Niagara Falls CSD - $2,308,983 in partnership with SUNY Niagara County Community College, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, and M&T Bank
• North Tonawanda CSD - $2,313,738 in partnership with SUNY Niagara County Community College and Ingram Micro
• Madison-Oneida BOCES - $2,850,000 in partnership with SUNY Mohawk Valley Community College and MACNY
• Yonkers CSD - $2,700,000 in partnership with SUNY Westchester Community College, Computer Corporate Solutions, Groundwork Hudson Valley Incorporated, and the Department of Information Technology for the City of Yonkers
• NYC Public Schools - HS for Innovation in Advertising & Media - $2,656,158 in partnership with City Tech: NYC College of Technology and the American Association of Advertising Agencies
• NYC Public Schools - Urban Assembly for Emergency Management - $2,467,640 in partnership with CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College and Northwell Health
• NYC Public Schools - Urban Assembly New York Harbor School - $2,588,895 in partnership with SUNY Maritime College and the Billion Oyster Project
• Brewster CSD - $2,564,586 in partnership with SUNY Westchester Community College and the Brewster Chamber of Commerce