Tesla invests in Del Valle ISD's P-TECH manufacturing studio

Tesla has given Del Valle ISD a significant investment to support a P-TECH manufacturing studio at the district's Early College High School.

The $600,000 will go towards equipment purchases for the Gigafactory Texas P-TECH Manufacturing Studio, a space within the DVISD Early College High School and P-TECH facility.

The new facility is currently under construction next to Del Valle High School and is scheduled to open in time for the fall semester in August 2024. 

The P-TECH manufacturing program will support students in a hands-on four-year program that will prepare students for robotics and automation careers in growing local industries, says the district.

Swipe through the gallery below to see renderings of the campus.

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A Jan. 25 rendering of the P-TECH center within the Del Valle Early College High School (Del Valle ISD)

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In the last three years, 144 DVISD graduates have secured full-time careers at Gigafactory Texas through the district’s partnership with Tesla’s Manufacturing Development Program. 

In 2023, 207 students secured internships throughout the year, and a total of 564 workforce certifications were obtained, says Del Valle ISD.

The donation is also a milestone in the district's relationship with Tesla, which has supported DVISD students with visits to the Texas Gigafactory, exclusive attendance to events, hands-on opportunities for middle school students, on-campus visits, and more.