Assessing Student Interest and Skills to Guide Program Placement

Posted on Categories Individuals with Disabilities, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Students with IEPs who will be attending Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (CWCTC) complete a career interest inventory and talent assessment program so that they can make informed decisions about which CTE program might best align with their interests and skills. Description The Learning Support Facilitator at CWCTC wanted to improve … Continue reading Assessing Student Interest and Skills to Guide Program Placement

Enhanced Workplace Learning/Co-op Experience

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Work-based learning

At a Glance Erie High School students in the welding program may participate in a work-based learning experience with local employers. During this time, students may receive additional school-based technical training to support their experience and to further develop their skills. Description When Erie High School welding students participate in a workplace learning experience, their … Continue reading Enhanced Workplace Learning/Co-op Experience

Instructor Collaboration Provides Cross Training Opportunities for Welding Students

Posted on Categories Employability Skills, Work-based learning

At a Glance At Erie High School, the manufacturing lab instructors and the administration collaborate to provide welding students the opportunity to participate in a co-op experience or to cross-train in complimentary manufacturing-based programs at the school. Description The welding program at Erie High School is a four-year program, and some students are able to … Continue reading Instructor Collaboration Provides Cross Training Opportunities for Welding Students

Comprehensive Integration of CTE in School District Mindset and Operations

Posted on Categories Communications, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance In the Corry Area School District, the mission and needs of the Career & Technical Center (Corry CTEC) are comprehensively integrated into the school district’s overall scope of operation. Through this cohesive operational approach, administrators strive to eliminate the gaps between CTE and academic education in Corry. Description Corry CTEC’s Supervisor of … Continue reading Comprehensive Integration of CTE in School District Mindset and Operations

Safe2Say Something Administrative Manual

Posted on Categories Communications, New Teacher Induction, Professional Development

At a Glance The administrative director of Greene County Career & Technology Center (GCCTC) developed a comprehensive safety manual for staff members to help ensure they are aware of and follow the Act 44 safety requirements. Description Administrative Director Mark Krupa recognized a need for all GCCTC personnel to be aware of the Act 44 … Continue reading Safe2Say Something Administrative Manual

Feed our Future Food Truck

Posted on Categories 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

Increasing Participation on Local Advisory Committee

Posted on Categories Administrator Leadership, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Communications, Engagement

At a Glance The director of Greene County Career & Technology Center (GCCTC) implements several outreach strategies to increase participation in the Local Advisory Committee. Description When Mark Krupa first became director of GCCTC in 2016, he set a goal to improve the image of career and technical education among local businesses, community members and … Continue reading Increasing Participation on Local Advisory Committee

CTC as an Economic and Community Development Leader

Posted on Categories 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

Ascend – Education in Action

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Career Information and Exploration, Employability Skills, Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Chester County Technical College High School (CCTCHS) developed the Ascend program to provide students extensive career learning opportunities with local manufacturers that help prepare them for a successful transition to postsecondary education or career opportunities.  Description Through a collaboration with local manufacturing organizations, CCTCHS implemented the Ascend program in the 2016-2017 school … Continue reading Ascend – Education in Action

Teaching Proper Hand Washing

Posted on Categories 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