P-TECH RACE

At Erie 1 BOCES, P-TECH RACE is on track for success!

P-TECH stands for Pathways in Technology Early College High School. It is a unique six-year program that gives high school students the experiences, practical skills, qualifications, and certifications they need to secure rewarding careers in technology-based industries.

About the Program

The Erie 1 BOCES P-TECH is a partnership between the student’s high school (also called ‘Component Schools’), Erie 1 BOCES, SUNY Erie and many local businesses and industries. 

P-TECH students are incoming 9th graders who, in parallel, are eligible to earn a Regent’s High School Diploma from their high school and an associate degree from SUNY Erie at no cost to them or their family. 

In grades 9-10, students explore many career opportunities in the automotive industry through coursework, activities and field trips.

In grades 11-12, students will choose a pathway to study and begin earning college credits toward an associate degree from SUNY Erie. At the same time, the student will be completing requirements for a NYS Regents Diploma. 

In grades 13-14, students will complete all coursework for the SUNY Erie associate degree program they chose. The college diploma and high school diploma will be granted at the end of this phase. 

P-TECH BUILD Application

Application deadline is March 6, 2026.

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Automotive Technology

The objective of the Automotive Technology curriculum is to prepare graduates for the challenges of the auto industry. In automotive courses, students learn about electrical systems, transmissions, trans-axles, engine performance, fuel and emissions, alignment and suspension, air conditioning and heating, as well as mastering computer-assisted mechanisms and New York State inspection requirements. Coursework is complemented with laboratory experiences in a fully equipped, up-to-date facility. 

Graduates of the Automotive Technology Program are eligible for positions as technicians, lead technicians, assistant foremen, shop foremen, parts managers, service managers, or salespersons. 

Autobody Repair

The objective of the Autobody Repair Program is to prepare students for employment in the Automotive Collision Repair Industry. The curriculum includes the study of theory as well as practical applications of theory. Students enrolling in this program take their laboratory work in a fully equipped, up-to-date facility at the South Campus.

Graduates of the Autobody Repair Program will be eligible for advanced degree training and positions as body technicians, painting technicians, body shop managers, collision estimators, and auto appraisers.