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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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Indiana County Technology Center: Middle School Machining Technology Recruitment Program

Posted on March 11, 2023 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance The Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC) partners with Indiana Area Junior High School to produce Combat Robotic weapon parts as a way to engage middle school students … Continue reading Indiana County Technology Center: Middle School Machining Technology Recruitment Program

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School: Navigation Nights

Posted on February 25, 2023 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Faced with the challenge of learning loss as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic in 2020-2021, the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS) created an after school … Continue reading Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School: Navigation Nights

Chester County Technical College High School, Pennock’s Bridge Campus: Genders and Sexualities Alliance at TCHS.

Posted on January 10, 2023 Categories Special Populations

At a Glance The Chester County Technical College High School, Pennock’s Bridge Campus has a thriving and active Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA). Description Recognizing the importance of embracing diversity … Continue reading Chester County Technical College High School, Pennock’s Bridge Campus: Genders and Sexualities Alliance at TCHS.

Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School: Developing and maintaining a strong relationship between the STEM Division at Butler County Community College and the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School

Posted on December 22, 2022 Categories College and Career Pathways

At a Glance It is the shared goal of Butler County Community College (BC3) and Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School (BCAVTS) to provide post-secondary educational options for BCVATS students. Maintaining … Continue reading Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School: Developing and maintaining a strong relationship between the STEM Division at Butler County Community College and the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School

Mon Valley Career and Technology Center: Automotive Students participate in Autorama World of Wheels Competition

Posted on December 22, 2022 Categories Student Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Students at Mon Valley Career and Technology Center customized a 2001 Jeep Wrangler, which was donated by the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) High School Vehicle Build … Continue reading Mon Valley Career and Technology Center: Automotive Students participate in Autorama World of Wheels Competition

Central Westmoreland Career and Technical Center: Central Westmoreland CTC Road Show

Posted on December 19, 2022 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance The COVID-19 Pandemic presented many challenges to career and technical centers seeking to recruit students from their local sending schools. Students were unable to visit the career … Continue reading Central Westmoreland Career and Technical Center: Central Westmoreland CTC Road Show

Lawrence County Career and Technical Center: Collaboration Between Commercial and Culinary Arts Programs

Posted on December 1, 2022 Categories Adult CTE, Instruction, Project-based Learning, Promising Practices in Adult CTE

At a Glance During the 2021-2022 school year, Commercial Arts instructor, Anthony DeRosa, and Restaurant Trades instructor, Jennifer Price, partnered to create a real-life learning experience for their students. The … Continue reading Lawrence County Career and Technical Center: Collaboration Between Commercial and Culinary Arts Programs

Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center: Retention Program

Posted on November 7, 2022 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance The leadership team at Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center recognized the need to support incoming students of the Career and Technology Center. The Retention Program has … Continue reading Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center: Retention Program

Steel Center for Career and Technical Education: “Hiring Reimagined”

Posted on July 5, 2022 Categories Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance This Best Practice describes how innovation and thinking outside of the box led Steel Center for Career and Technical Education to create a more diverse staff and … Continue reading Steel Center for Career and Technical Education: “Hiring Reimagined”

Technical College High School, Pennocks Bridge Campus: Non-Traditional Modeling

Posted on June 30, 2022 Categories Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Special Populations

At a Glance This Best Practice highlights how the Technical College High School, Pennock’s Bridge Campus, has implemented non-traditional staff to recruit and retain non-traditional students. Description Jenny Sassaman began … Continue reading Technical College High School, Pennocks Bridge Campus: Non-Traditional Modeling

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