Comprehensive Integration of CTE in School District Mindset and Operations

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At a Glance In the Corry Area School District, the mission and needs of the Career & Technical Center (Corry CTEC) are comprehensively integrated into the school district’s overall scope of operation. Through this cohesive operational approach, administrators strive to eliminate the gaps between CTE and academic education in Corry. Description Corry CTEC’s Supervisor of … Continue reading Comprehensive Integration of CTE in School District Mindset and Operations

Safe2Say Something Administrative Manual

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At a Glance The administrative director of Greene County Career & Technology Center (GCCTC) developed a comprehensive safety manual for staff members to help ensure they are aware of and follow the Act 44 safety requirements. Description Administrative Director Mark Krupa recognized a need for all GCCTC personnel to be aware of the Act 44 … Continue reading Safe2Say Something Administrative Manual

Increasing Participation on Local Advisory Committee

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At a Glance The director of Greene County Career & Technology Center (GCCTC) implements several outreach strategies to increase participation in the Local Advisory Committee. Description When Mark Krupa first became director of GCCTC in 2016, he set a goal to improve the image of career and technical education among local businesses, community members and … Continue reading Increasing Participation on Local Advisory Committee

Using School-Made Videos to Build Relationships

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At a Glance During the 2017-2018 school year, staff members at the Career Institute of Technology (CIT) developed short videos about the CTE programs offered at the school to market the programs to prospective students. The sending districts now use the videos to promote CIT. For example, counselors show the videos to help introduce the … Continue reading Using School-Made Videos to Build Relationships

Lawrence County Career and Technical Center: Inspiration on the Walls

Posted on Categories Accountability & Data Use, Career Information and Exploration, Communications, Student Engagement

At a Glance Inspirational displays intended to motivate students fill the walls at Lawrence County Career and Technical Center (LCCTC). Description Staff at LCCTC create eye-catching displays about students’ academic achievement, their postsecondary plans and information about school clubs and activities. Displays are engaging and student-centered. It is believed that these displays engage and motivate … Continue reading Lawrence County Career and Technical Center: Inspiration on the Walls

Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center: Utilizing Recruitment Strategies and Brand Exposure Techniques to Increase Enrollment

Posted on Categories Communications, Parent Engagement, Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance At Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center (WMCTC), the administrative team and faculty implemented innovative recruitment and marketing strategies to support student enrollment. Description In 2010 WMCTC completed a 38 million dollar total renovation of its facilities and programs. The renovation was expected to spur an enrollment growth. However, without a … Continue reading Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center: Utilizing Recruitment Strategies and Brand Exposure Techniques to Increase Enrollment

Parkway West CTC: Promotion Video

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Parents, potential students and other community stakeholders can learn more about Parkway West Career & Technology Center by viewing a professionally made video on the school’s website homepage. It is also available on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/246259143. According to Executive Director Dr. Darby Copeland, the video was developed by Orionvega and was funded locally at a … Continue reading Parkway West CTC: Promotion Video

Emergency Procedures Video for Staff

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At a Glance To help new employees better understand the emergency procedures at Indiana County Technology Center, students in the Digital Media program developed a video that covers what new employees read in their emergency procedures booklet. Knowing that not all new employees may read the booklet in its entirety, the administration wanted to create … Continue reading Emergency Procedures Video for Staff

Parkway West CTC Recruitment Plan and Activities

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At a Glance As part of its comprehensive recruitment plan, Parkway West Career & Technology Center hosts career exploration days for prospective students. (The school’s Recruitment Plan is provided at the end of this document.) Description When Dr. Darby Copeland became executive director of Parkway West approximately five years ago, he tasked his administration and … Continue reading Parkway West CTC Recruitment Plan and Activities