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Timken Bearing Training/Certification

March 14, 2016July 27, 2017webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Industry Certifications

At a Glance Students in the Agricultural Mechanics program at Franklin County Career and Technical Center have the opportunity to participate in the Timken Bearing Training/Certification program during school. Overview Approximately the eighth week of each semester, second year students in the Agricultural Mechanics Program at the Franklin County Career and Technical Center (CTC) can … Continue reading Timken Bearing Training/Certification

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Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) Boot Camp

February 29, 2016March 17, 2016webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Industry Certifications

At a Glance Instructors at Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center developed a one-week boot camp to prepare recent graduates for the Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) exam. Overview In 2015, Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center began offering a week long Boot Camp for seniors the week after they graduate. The camp, which … Continue reading Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) Boot Camp

The Pittsburgh Promise: Fast Track Your Future

February 26, 2016webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, College and Career Pathways, Postsecondary Transitions

At a Glance Through the Pittsburgh Promise, CTE students in the Pittsburgh Public School District are eligible to receive a scholarship to earn post-secondary credits in high school and beyond. Overview The Pittsburgh Promise is a program to help students and families of the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) plan, prepare, and pay for education beyond … Continue reading The Pittsburgh Promise: Fast Track Your Future

Volvo Certification Training Lab

October 14, 2015September 24, 2020webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Industry Certifications, Promising Practices in Adult CTE, Work-based learning

At a Glance Students in the Diesel Mechanics and Agricultural Mechanics programs at Franklin County Career and Technology Center can earn an industry certification in Lean Manufacturing and Assembly Operations. Overview Since 2011, the Franklin County Career and Technology Center (CTC) has partnered with the Volvo Construction Equipment Company in Shippensburg, PA to provide a … Continue reading Volvo Certification Training Lab

Automotive Technology Business Partnership

October 12, 2015October 28, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance North Montco Technical Career Center’s partnership with the Hunter Engineering Company provides the opportunity for automotive technology students to train on state of the art equipment used in industry. Overview The partnership between North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) and the Hunter Engineering Company created a state of the art automotive technology … Continue reading Automotive Technology Business Partnership

Work-Based Learning with Business and Industry Engagement

September 8, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Project-based Learning, Work-based learning

At a Glance Building/Property Maintenance students participate in “The Virtual Victorian House Project,” a teacher developed, project-based learning activity. Overview Students in the Building/Property Maintenance program at Susquehanna County CTC participate in a project-based learning experience entitled “The Virtual Victorian House Project Including Realistic Building Code Enforcement Analysis.” The purpose of the project is to … Continue reading Work-Based Learning with Business and Industry Engagement

Implementation Guide for Establishing and Sustaining Business/Industry Partnerships

July 23, 2015September 22, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement

This guide captures the information and considerations that CTE leaders and stakeholders identified as being key strategies for engaging business and industry in meaningful partnerships.

Professional Development Day: Technical Teacher Visits to Area Employers

July 21, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Occupational Advisory Board, Professional Development

At a Glance York County School of Technology dedicated an Act 80 professional development day for technical instructors to visit York County area employers. Overview To encourage instructors to build new relationships with local employers, administrators authorized an Act 80 professional development day for technical instructors in September, 2014. On this day, 37 technical instructors … Continue reading Professional Development Day: Technical Teacher Visits to Area Employers

Parent Appreciation Dinner

July 20, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Chester County Technical College High School Pennocks Bridge Campus (TCHS-PB) hosted a free Parent Appreciation Dinner to connect with parents, inform them about the opportunities offered their students, and to show the schools appreciation for their support. Overview TCHS-PB hosted a Parent Appreciation With Staff and Administration (PAWSTA) Night for all … Continue reading Parent Appreciation Dinner

Teaching 21th Century Entrepreneurial Skills through a Virtual Enterprise Class Experience

July 15, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance At Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) West Campus, students in the Business Management and Entrepreneurship Program participate in Virtual Enterprises International, a program that engages them in an international virtual business environment with real-time, real-world dynamics. Overview Members of the BCTC Occupational Advisory Committee and Rick Gochnauer, the Business Management and … Continue reading Teaching 21th Century Entrepreneurial Skills through a Virtual Enterprise Class Experience