Pathways in Technology, also known as PTECH, brings together the best elements of high school, college, and career-based learning and is one of two early college programs offered at Elgin High School. PTECH is a dual credit program where students earn both high school and college credit at the same time. Elgin ISD has partnered with Austin Community College to provide students the opportunity to earn a Level I Welding Certification and their Associate Degree of Applied Science during their high school careers. The classes are longer and more rigorous than traditional welding courses taught at Elgin High School, ensuring ...