At a Glance In an effort to reduce turnover and hire highly qualified candidates, the Steel Center for Career and Technical Education created an extensive assessment and performance hiring process. Overview Recognizing the importance of hiring the right people for all positions, the Steel Center developed a hiring process that, even if time-consuming, creates a … Continue reading Collaborative Model for Hiring
Category: Recruitment and Retention
Showcasing Your CTE Program
Posted on Categories Communications, Recruitment and Retention, Student EngagementAt a Glance Staff is working to expand the program information it provides to students, parents, and building visitors. Overview To better articulate a wide variety of information specific to each program, Counselor Shannon Hinkle suggested that CTE teachers identify strengths and highlights in the following categories: Postsecondary articulations Postsecondary student spotlights Alumni spotlight Cooperative … Continue reading Showcasing Your CTE Program
Community Day and 5K Tech Run
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and Retention, Student EngagementAt a Glance The addition of a 5K run to its already successful annual Community Day resulted in greater attendance, sponsorship, and scholarship donations at Chester County Technical College High School Pennocks Bridge campus. Overview The annual Saturday Community Day offers residents a close get to know the Chester County Technical High School where attendees … Continue reading Community Day and 5K Tech Run
Student Recognition at Bucks County Technical High School
Posted on Categories Recruitment and Retention, Student EngagementAt a Glance Each month, nine students receive recognition for outstanding performance in academics, technical programs, and school and community service or support. Overview To be considered for this highly competitive recognition, a teachers letter of recommendation is required. Before selecting students, administrators check their discipline and attendance records; nominees may be eliminated for even … Continue reading Student Recognition at Bucks County Technical High School
Using Social Media for Student Recruitment & Retention
Posted on Categories Recruitment and Retention, Technology IntegrationAt a Glance Chester County Technical College High School-Pennocks Bridge Campus piloted the use of a “Social Media Blitz Day” to encourage students to use social media responsibly while promoting CTE and the school. Overview Students at Chester County Technical College High School-Pennocks Bridge Campus (TCHS-PB) were encouraged to share news about their opportunities, accomplishments, and programs … Continue reading Using Social Media for Student Recruitment & Retention
Welding Industry Partnerships
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Recruitment and RetentionAt 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
Recruitment Strategy for Eighth Grade Students
Posted on Categories Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance Administrators at Somerset County Technology Center expanded their recruitment efforts to reach eighth grade students. Overview In 2014-15, Somerset County Technology Center (SCTC) launched a new, expanded recruitment effort focused on introducing career technical education (CTE) and the CTE programs available at SCTC to eighth grade students in the local sending districts. … Continue reading Recruitment Strategy for Eighth Grade Students
Digital Media Portable Photo Booth Project
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Recruitment and Retention, Video & Webinars, Work-based learningAt a Glance Students in the Digital Media program at Indiana County Technology Center practice their technical and business skills by staffing and managing a portable photo booth. Overview Indiana County Technology Center’s (ICTC) portable photo booth is a popular attraction at many school and community events. At an event, Digital Media students from ICTC … Continue reading Digital Media Portable Photo Booth Project
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Career and Technology Center Recruitment Plan
Posted on Categories Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance Forbes Road Career and Technology Center developed a coordinated and comprehensive recruitment plan to increase student enrollment school-wide in all career and technology education (CTE) programs and to assist the sending school districts in the implementation of their guidance plans. Overview The school recruitment plan includes six strategies. Middle School Career Fair … Continue reading Career and Technology Center Recruitment Plan
Non-Traditional Student Recruiting Day
Posted on Categories Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance Eastern Westmoreland CTC hosts an annual day-long event for prospective eighth grade students to build awareness of non-traditional careers and to increase the enrollment of non-traditional students at the school. Overview All eighth grade students from one of the local middle schools attended the CTC for an entire day in the spring … Continue reading Non-Traditional Student Recruiting Day