The Geelong Independent – August 30, 2018: Industries across Geelong recognise Newcomb Secondary College's P-TECH Program for its innovative curriculum.
The program offers a tertiary qualification and genuine workplace experience for students in years 10 to 12. Key Geelong organisations are partners, providing one-on-one mentoring and project-based training.
Students who choose P-TECH can study a Certificate III in ICT, Business/Finance or Laboratory Skills. In year 10, they are allocated an industry mentor and commence a two-year tertiary qualification.
Business/Finance students have opportunities in banking, health insurance and events management, while ICT students enjoy networking, coding and web design.