The Computer Information Systems pathway (covering topics like Web Development, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence) provides students with a broad base of knowledge where students may learn about programming and logic, information resource management, systems analysis/design and database management for computer science, information technology (IT), informatics and technology and computer information systems.  

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Similarities / Differences

SS-ECHS

  • 4-year curriculum
  • 24-60 transferrable college credits
  • No mentor requirement/component
  • 51% of students must be from target school districts in Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene counties

Both

  • Located on the HVCC Campus
  • No cost to families
  • Available to students from all local districts
  • Supported by industry partners including the Artificial Intelligence Center for Excellence and Tech Valley Center of Gravity
  • Fully aligned with HVCC's Computer Information Systems (CIS) program
  • Focused on in-demand industries and jobs (web developers, engineers, environmental scientists)
  • Dual enrollment - college coursework begins no later than 10th grade
  • Articulation agreements with more than 50 colleges to transfer credit
  • Workplace visits, internships, students first-in-line for job opportunities
  • Courses taught by college faculty and/or high school teachers with adjunct status
  • Access to all academic, social, planning and other supports provided to HVCC

P-TECH

  • 6-year curriculum
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Associate of Science (AS), or Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree
  • Every student assigned an industry mentor
  • Priority given to average cohort graduation rates below 82% per state grant

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