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Career and technical education in Pennsylvania is a dynamic path that engages learners while preparing them for both college and careers. The purpose of this website is to disseminate the promising and innovative practices taking place in PA’s career and technical centers and encourage educators to replicate ideas and share their own.

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Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County: Profile of a Successful Mentoring Program to Recruit and Retain instructors

Posted on June 17, 2025 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance: To address the ongoing challenge of recruiting and retaining high-quality Career and Technology Education (CTE) teachers, the Career and Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC) implemented a … Continue reading Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County: Profile of a Successful Mentoring Program to Recruit and Retain instructors

Lenape Technical School: Investing in Excellence: A Model for Recruiting and Retaining CTE Educators

Posted on June 17, 2025 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance: To strengthen recruitment and retention efforts in hard-to-fill instructional areas, Lenape Technical School revised its initial teacher salary placement process. By aligning industry-recognized, master-level credentials and experience … Continue reading Lenape Technical School: Investing in Excellence: A Model for Recruiting and Retaining CTE Educators

Best Practices in Career & Technical Education: Recruitment and Retention of CTE Teachers

Posted on June 17, 2025 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

Spotlight: Erie County, Pennsylvania Erie High School – Erie City School District Contact: Donna Newell, Welding Instructor | dnewell@eriesd.org At a Glance: Erie High School uses a teacher-led Professional Learning … Continue reading Best Practices in Career & Technical Education: Recruitment and Retention of CTE Teachers

Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center: Supporting Students with Disabilities in Career and Technical Education

Posted on February 28, 2025 Categories Individuals with Disabilities, Special Populations

At a Glance: The Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center (RMCTC) has developed specialized career and technical programs to support students with low-incidence disabilities who require tailored instruction. These students … Continue reading Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center: Supporting Students with Disabilities in Career and Technical Education

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: Leading for Equity in Career and Technical Education

Posted on February 27, 2025 Categories Leading for Equity

At a Glance: The Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (ECAT) school community has taken significant strides to integrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) into all aspects of its … Continue reading Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: Leading for Equity in Career and Technical Education

Wallenpaupack Area High School: A Partnership with the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance for CTE/STEAM-Based After School Program

Posted on June 25, 2024 Categories Career Development & Postsecondary Prep

Introduction Wallenpaupack Area High School has embarked on an innovative partnership with the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance to create a unique program aimed at recruiting high school students enrolled in … Continue reading Wallenpaupack Area High School: A Partnership with the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance for CTE/STEAM-Based After School Program

Crawford County Career and Technical Center: Recruitment and Retention of Career and Technical Education Teachers

Posted on June 23, 2024 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Developing effective strategies to recruit and retain teachers is crucial for the sustained success of any educational institution, particularly in specialized fields such as Career and Technical … Continue reading Crawford County Career and Technical Center: Recruitment and Retention of Career and Technical Education Teachers

Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN): Customized Professional Development and Technical Assistance

Posted on June 4, 2024 Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Professional Development, Special Populations

At a Glance Working with the Bureau of Special Education (BSE) and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) provides a full array of professional … Continue reading Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN): Customized Professional Development and Technical Assistance

Berks Career and Technology Center: Using Skill Alignment Charts to Support Special Populations Students

Posted on May 28, 2024 Categories Special Populations

At a Glance The use of Skill Alignment Charts is increasing student engagement and success at Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Skill … Continue reading Berks Career and Technology Center: Using Skill Alignment Charts to Support Special Populations Students

Schuylkill Technology Center: CTE Teacher Recruitment Strategies

Posted on May 21, 2024 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Developing effective strategies to recruit and retain teachers is crucial for the sustained success of any educational institution, particularly in specialized fields such as Career and Technical … Continue reading Schuylkill Technology Center: CTE Teacher Recruitment Strategies

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