Advanced Manufacturing Academy - PTECH (CCHS)
Advanced Manufacturing Academy
Cedar Creek High School P-TECH
The Pathways in Technology Early College High School - Advanced Manufacturing Academy (PTECH-AMA) offers a comprehensive curriculum to equip you for success in the industry and open doors to competitive careers in the field. Students who complete the program will obtain a Production Technician Certification and Level One Credentials in partnership with Austin Community College.
The average starting salary is $18-$20/hour for Certified Production Technicians.

Industry Partners:
- Austin Community College
- Acutronic
- Dovetail Custom Wood & Metal
- TCS
- Tesla
- Austin Regional Manufacturing Association
- Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
- Workforce Solutions

Career Pathways:
- Manufacturing Production Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Assembler/Fabricator
- Production Supervisor
- Inspectors & Testers
- Machine Operator/Machinist
- Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operator
- Engine/Machine Assembler
- Semiconductor Processor
- Aircraft Structure and Systems Assembler
- Medical Appliance Technician
Application Process
Find out how you can join the next cohort of students—at no additional cost.
Each program is limited to 50 students per cohort. There are no testing or knowledge prerequisites. To qualify for one of the four-year programs, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a rising BISD freshman (there is no cost to BISD students, covering dual credit classes, supplies, transportation, and fees).
- Attend Summer Bridge Program in June with site visits, guest speakers, program preparation, and team building.
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- Benchmark 1: School Design
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- Benchmark 3: Strategic Alliances
- Benchmark 4: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Benchmark 5: Work-Based Learning
- Benchmark 6: Student Support





