New Brunswick’s P-TECH Program Showcases Success During Lt. Governor’s Visit

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (April 10, 2026) - New Brunswick's P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) program, a cornerstone of the City's specialized education landscape, drew statewide attention this week.

Lt. Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell, a longtime city resident and former school board president, visited New Brunswick Public Schools to observe the model in action and discuss its role in shaping New Jersey's future workforce.

Launched in 2019 as one of the state's first P-TECH initiatives, the program integrates high school coursework, college-level studies, and professional workplace experience-all at no cost to students. Since its inception, the program has consistently delivered impressive academic and professional outcomes.

The visit was organized by the P-TECH Alliance, a newly formed nonprofit. The Alliance works alongside states, districts, colleges, and industry leaders to expand access to the career-boosting opportunities P-TECH provides.

Dr. Caldwell toured classrooms and engaged with students before joining a roundtable discussion on workforce readiness. He was joined by Mayor Jim Cahill, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Aubrey Johnson, school board members, district leadership, P-TECH Alliance representative Tina Kelley, and P-TECH co-founder Stanley Litow.

Cahill said programs such as P-TECH exemplify the kind of forward-thinking, career-focused education provided by the New Brunswick Board of Education and school administration that is helping City students succeed in a rapidly changing workforce.

"P-TECH is a model of what's possible when education, industry and community come together," Cahill said. "Here in New Brunswick, where we continue to see significant growth in engineering, technology and STEM-related industries, this program is uniquely positioned to connect students directly to those emerging opportunities. By aligning classroom learning with real-world career pathways, P-TECH empowers our students to develop the skills needed to step into these in-demand fields and ultimately secure meaningful careers right here in our community."

Dr. Caldwell echoed the sentiment, noting the program's evolution.

"The P-TECH program is an outstanding example of educators and employers working together," he said. "As a former board member here, it is exciting to see a program we launched in 2019 become one of the premier models for workforce training in New Jersey."

The New Brunswick Public School P-TECH is a partnership with Middlesex College and companies that include CGI, Jingoli, and DEVCO. Students gain access to college courses, internships, mentoring, and hands-on experience, with results-to-date including:

• 100% high school graduation rate
• Increasing numbers of associate degrees earned while students were still in high school, with five in 2024, 12 in 2025, and a projected 20 for the current school year.
• Graduates attending Fairleigh Dickinson University, NJIT, Rowan University, and Rutgers University
• Students securing paid internships and full-time roles in engineering, technology, and energy.