Power Tech, a James Irwin Charter School

08/18/2026

Our 6th Annual Golf Tournament is in the books! We enjoyed a beautiful Colorado day on the course while raising funds that directly support PTEC programs and students. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, and sponsored this popular event. We couldn't do it without you!

08/13/2026

The energy was high as we welcomed our newest PTEC students! We were also thrilled to introduce our new principal, Mr. Jaramillo. It's already a great start to the school year!

08/04/2026

🔧 Build Skills. Build Confidence. Build a Future.
PTEC is a tuition-free public school for grades 6-12 where students combine strong academics with hands-on training in:
✔ Welding
✔ Construction
✔ Plumbing
✔ Masonry
✔ Woodworking
✔ Automotive
✔ Pre-Engineering
Join us for an informational meeting and tour:
📅 August 8 at 1 PM
📅 August 13 at 5:30 PM
📍 2460 Waynoka Place
Learn how PTEC helps students discover their passions and prepare for successful careers.
👉 JamesIrwin.org | (719) 301-6200

Power Tech, a James Irwin School (PTEC) is a tuition-free pre-eng/prof trade school grades 6-14.

08/03/2026

Will you share this with someone you know who might be interested?

NOW HIRING: School Bus Drivers
$20–$23/hr (DOE) + $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Looking for a reliable, part-time role that makes a real impact? Join James Irwin Charter Schools as a Bus Driver and help safely transport students between our campuses and Peterson SFB.

✨ Why you’ll love this role:
• $20–$23/hour (DOE)
• $2,000 sign-on bonus ($1,000 at hire + $1,000 after one year)
• Extra pay opportunities for sports trips and special events
• Retirement plan available
• Be part of a mission-driven school community

🕕 Typical Schedule:
Morning routes: 6:00–8:00 AM
Afternoon routes: 2:00–4:00 PM

Requirements:
Valid Class B CDL with S and P endorsements
If no CDL, then training opportunities are available

If you enjoy driving, value safety, and like working with people, we’d love to have you on our team.

👉 Apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/.../4546AD7A6CDA7F.../jobs/7726
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Please feel free to share.

07/30/2026

Thank you, Elder Construction Inc, for your kind words and for your unwavering support! This was a blast!

07/24/2026

⛳ Thank You to Our 2026 Golf Tournament Sponsors!
The success of our 6th Annual Golf Tournament would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, supporters, and community partners.
Your investment in PTEC helps create opportunities for students and supports career education programs that prepare them for future success.
We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to our students. Please join us in thanking the businesses and organizations recognized in this post!

07/21/2026

07/20/2026

Parents and families of PTEC, mark your calendars!
Join us for our Back-to-School Bash on August 8th right here at our PTEC campus. Enjoy food trucks, local vendors, games, a foam party, and FREE school supplies! Open to everyone! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of fun. We can't wait to kick off another great school year with our JICS community!
Learn more & RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18ainV3JS9/
Interested in being a vendor? We’d love to have you!
Email [email protected] or [email protected]

07/13/2026

In the last 3 months, 48 Power Tech families raised $285.50 for the school by shopping at King Soopers and participating in this program.
You can now help Power Tech every time you shop at King Soopers!
Simply go to: www.kingsoopers.com/topic/king-soopers-community-rewards. Once logged into your King Soopers account, you can search for Power Technical either by name or EL421 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account with your loyalty card number and your email address. Thereafter, every time you swipe your card when you shop at King Soopers, PTEC benefits!
If you don’t have a loyalty card, you can pick one up at the customer service area. Then you just create an account with your email address and your loyalty card number!
If you have questions, please email [email protected].

07/07/2026

We're back! Kind of. 🙂
This week's office hours are reduced due to staff training.