A-Tech College & Career Readiness Access
A-Tech prepares every student for success in college, career, and life through hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and real-world experiences.
- Howard University – HBCU partnership connecting students to college readiness workshops and admissions pathways.
- Arizona State University – Access to digital learning tools, virtual campus programs, and scholarship opportunities.
- NYC College of Technology (City Tech) – Dual enrollment opportunities and exposure to technology-driven majors.
- Cornell University – Enrichment programs and mentorship opportunities for aspiring scholars and leaders.
- CTE (Career & Technical Education): Students learn industry-recognized skills through our business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and technology pathways.
- FutureReadyNYC (FRNYC): Provides early college credit, paid internships, and professional mentoring for career-connected learning.
- CareerWiseNYC (CRMYA): Paid youth apprenticeship program where students gain real-world experience in business, tech, and finance while earning high school credit.
- 9th Grade – Career Exploration:
Students begin their journey in the Career Exploration course, where they discover their interests, strengths, and future career possibilities through hands-on projects, personality assessments, and exposure to various industries.
- 10th Grade – Career Development:
After successfully completing Career Exploration, students advance to Career Development, where they build essential professional skills — including résumé writing, interview techniques, networking, and workplace communication — preparing them for real-world opportunities.
- 11th & 12th Grade – Pathways & Apprenticeships:
Students who excel in Career Development and demonstrate readiness are invited to join the Pathways program. Through partnerships with CareerWiseNYC (CRMYA) and FutureReadyNYC (FRNYC), students can earn paid internships and apprenticeships with leading organizations such as Accenture, JP Morgan Chase, Amazon, MSK Solane, the NYC Department of Finance, Ralph Lauren, and many more.
This progression ensures every A-Tech student graduates career-ready, confident, and connected to real opportunities in the professional world.
- Annual college tours across New York and the East Coast — helping students explore campus life and find the right fit.
- Career panels and guest speakers from top universities, corporations, and industries.
- Resume, interview, and financial aid workshops to prepare students for postsecondary success.
- Internships and certifications that give students a head start in their professional journey.