NCCER Core Curriculum Delivery

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At a Glance Fayette County Career and Technical Institute employs a dually certified math and technical education teacher to deliver the NCCER Core curriculum to Level I students in five approved programs of study. Overview In an effort to deliver the 72-hour National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core curriculum in the most … Continue reading NCCER Core Curriculum Delivery

Using Instructional Technology for Blended Learning

Posted on Categories Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement, Technology Integration

At a Glance At North Montco Technical Career Center, the Mechatronics instructor uses instructional technology, blended classroom/lab strategies, and collaborative learning tools to differentiate instruction and engage students. Overview The North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) Mechatronics instructor uses several different learning strategies and instructional technology to create a competency-based program to meet the individual … Continue reading Using Instructional Technology for Blended Learning

Health Information Management and Medical Records Technology Community Partnerships

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, English Learners, Individuals From Economically Disadvantaged Families, Including Low-Income Youth and Adults, Student Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Multiple partnerships have been developed between Jules E. Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical School, postsecondary institutions, and organizations in an effort to provide economically disadvantaged urban youth with experiences that empower them to interact effectively and professionally with adults. Overview To engage students in the healthcare system and prepare them for college, career, … Continue reading Health Information Management and Medical Records Technology Community Partnerships

ManuFest Youth Manufacturing Expo

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At a Glance The ManuFest Expo in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is an annual, half-day event designed to introduce and expose high school students and their parents to the manufacturing sector, the high-demand careers within the industry, and the postsecondary institutions that offer related degree and training programs. Overview ManuFest is an initiative of the Montgomery … Continue reading ManuFest Youth Manufacturing Expo

Welding Industry Partnerships

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At a Glance The welding program at A. Philip Randolph Career And Technical High School has garnered the support of several large area employers. Overview A. Philip Randolph Career And Technical High School is a large urban high school housed in a refurbished manufacturing plant. In 2012, administrators decided to reinstate the welding program, which … Continue reading Welding Industry Partnerships

Drafting and Design Program Website

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At a Glance The drafting and design instructor at Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School created a website allowing his students to access the curriculum and requirements of the program at any time. Overview The Fulton County Area Vocational Technical School (FCAVTS) serves three area school districts, and provides career technical education to secondary students. … Continue reading Drafting and Design Program Website

Life Size Candyland Board Creation

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At a Glance Students from Graphic Communications and other program areas at Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School created a life size Candyland board for children to use during a local radio station’s holiday kickoff event. Overview Approximately 100 Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School students contributed their time and effort to support a local radio station’s … Continue reading Life Size Candyland Board Creation

Career Street Career Exploration and Planning Program

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At a Glance Career Street is a program that connects Erie County, Pennsylvania schools with employers and organizations in order to provide meaningful career-related experiences to students in grades kindergarten through 12. Overview Career Street is a community service program of the Erie County Vocational-Technical School (ECVTS) Foundation. As stated on their website: “Career Street is … Continue reading Career Street Career Exploration and Planning Program

Mathematics Integration Program

Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration

At a Glance The Mathematics Integration Program at Indiana County Technology Center provides students with academic assistance that integrates math with career technical education.  Overview The Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC)  created the Mathematics Integration Program to incorporate math into classrooms where technical skills are taught. Through the implementation of the program, ICTC students learn … Continue reading Mathematics Integration Program

Rebuilding Community Decorations

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At a Glance At the request of the local Chamber of Commerce, Electronics Technology students at Connellsville Area Career and Technology Center are repairing community Christmas decorations. Overview In 2016, Connellsville Area Career and Technology Center (CACTC) Electronics Technology students began completely rebuilding the community Christmas tree decorations used in downtown Connellsville. The local fire … Continue reading Rebuilding Community Decorations