Category: Student Engagement

Fast Track Exploration Program

Posted on Author webadminCategories Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance The competitive Fast Track Exploration Program provides ninth grade students the opportunity to attend and explore every CTE program offered at Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS) so that they can make informed decisions about program enrollment. Description The Fast Track Exploration program is a highly competitive program designed to provide ninth grade … Continue reading Fast Track Exploration Program

The Health Profession Research Fellows Program

Posted on Author webadminCategories College and Career Pathways, Postsecondary Transitions, Student Engagement

At a Glance Students enrolled in the Health Professions program at State College Area High School’s Career and Technical Center may apply to participate in the two-semester Health Profession Research Fellows Program in collaboration with the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State. Description Designed to give students experiences in lab sciences and … Continue reading The Health Profession Research Fellows Program

Facilitating Special Education Services

Posted on Author webadminCategories Individuals with Disabilities, Student Engagement

At a Glance To support the success of students enrolled at the Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center (NWCTC), the CTC partners with the Westmoreland County Intermediate Unit to employ a Special Education Facilitator. The facilitator provides learning support to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and coordinates services between four participating high schools. Description … Continue reading Facilitating Special Education Services

Feed our Future Food Truck

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Student Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) is launching a Food Truck program to provide students with real world, work-based learning experiences in food retail entrepreneurship. Description UBCTS is planning to operate a Food Truck program to provide students with relevant, work-based learning experiences that take them outside of the classroom. The food … Continue reading Feed our Future Food Truck

CTC as an Economic and Community Development Leader

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Engagement, Student Engagement

At a Glance Through a partnership with Blueprints (a community non-profit organization focused on helping families and individuals achieve self-sufficiency), SouthWest Training Services, Inc. and the Greene County Redevelopment Authority, Greene County Career & Technology Center (GCCTC) hired students in the electrical and construction trades program to rehabilitate 15 abandoned homes in the community. Description … Continue reading CTC as an Economic and Community Development Leader

Teaching Proper Hand Washing

Posted on Author webadminCategories Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Employability Skills, Engagement, Student Engagement

At a Glance Students in the nursing assistant program at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (CWCTC) conduct a lesson on proper handwashing for local elementary school students. Description The Health Occupations Program instructors at CWCTC wanted a creative and engaging way to integrate more “real-world learning” into the curriculum and to reinforce the techniques … Continue reading Teaching Proper Hand Washing

Graphic Communication Program Competes in National Competition

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Career Information and Exploration, Engagement, Industry Certifications, Student Engagement

Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County:  Graphic Communication Program Competes in National Competition  At a Glance Students in the graphic communication program at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC) participated in the Phoenix Challenge Foundation for the Flexographic Printing Industry competition. Description In April 2018, four CTCLC graphic communication students and their instructor … Continue reading Graphic Communication Program Competes in National Competition

Promotional Video for the Life Sciences Video

Posted on Author webadminCategories Engagement, Other Resources, Student Engagement, Video & Webinars

At a Glance Through a partnership with Bedford County Development Association, the Bedford County Technical Center (BCTC) developed a promotional video for CTC’s life sciences programs. The video was funded by local employers and businesses. BCTC created the video to promote awareness of the various life science careers in Bedford County and the related educational … Continue reading Promotional Video for the Life Sciences Video

Chester County Technical College High School Brandywine Campus: Career and Training Fair

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Employability Skills, Postsecondary Transitions, Student Engagement

At a Glance Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus organized a Career and Training Fair for senior students. Description As part of a continuing effort to connect students with career opportunities, TCHS Brandywine staff organized its second Career and Training Fair for seniors in March 2018; the first event was held in spring 2017. … Continue reading Chester County Technical College High School Brandywine Campus: Career and Training Fair

Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center: Career Portfolio Contest

Posted on Author webadminCategories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, Postsecondary Transitions, Student Engagement

At a Glance Seniors at Seneca Highlands CTC participated in a career portfolio contest that supported the development of the Career Education and Work Standards (CEW). Description Seneca Highlands CTC facilitated the Career Portfolio Contest from October 2017 to the beginning of March 2018. Open to seniors, the contest aims to address CEW and to … Continue reading Seneca Highlands Career and Technical Center: Career Portfolio Contest