Waterville Students Soar to New Heights with Career-focused P-TECH Program

Three Waterville students started a new educational journey that focuses on developing practical skills and professional experience. 

Sophia Gutko, Abiri Woods, and Rowan Gaudin were inducted into the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) program. This four-to six-year program allows students to earn a high school diploma and an accredited associate’s degree from Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) - all at no cost.

“This is an invaluable opportunity for our students to gain industry-relevant skills while earning a college degree,” said Andre Paradis, Waterville Jr./Sr. High School Principal. “P-TECH equips students with essential career-readiness skills such as leadership, communication and problem-solving, helping prepare them for lifelong success.”  

In addition to classroom learning, students gain hands-on experience through internships and workforce development. Students enrolled in P-TECH benefit from a specialized curriculum that enables them to study STEAM disciplines while still completing their high school education.  

Congratulations Sophia Gutko, Abiri Woods, and Rowan Gaudin for pursuing this opportunity.