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Improved Cooperative Education Training Plan

Posted on Categories Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Work-based learning

At a Glance Somerset County Technology Center (SCTC) developed a new Cooperative Education Training Plan that aligns the career objectives and Program of Study with students’ coop job placements. Description When students participate in a cooperative education job placement, it is important for the coop coordinator, students and the employer to communicate about the students’ … Continue reading Improved Cooperative Education Training Plan

Mentor-Induction Program

Posted on Categories Administrator Leadership, New Teacher Induction, Professional Development

Berks Career and Technology Center: Mentor-Induction Program At a Glance Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) implemented a stand-alone, three-year induction program for new teachers. Highly organized and comprehensive in scope, the induction program is designed to guide and support new teachers through their first three years of teaching. Key components of the plan are … Continue reading Mentor-Induction Program

Graphic Communication Program Competes in National Competition

Posted on Categories 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

Career Information Panel

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Engagement

Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center:  Interactive Career Information Panel  At a Glance Professionals from the medical and education fields participated in a career information session at Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center (GJCTC). During the event, students asked relevant questions to try to determine the career of each panelist. Students were not aware of … Continue reading Career Information Panel

Alumni Wall of Fame

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

Franklin County Career & Technology Center:  Alumni Wall of Fame  At a Glance Each year, Franklin County Career & Technology Center (FCCTC) selects two distinguished alumni to be inducted into the Alumni Wall of Fame. Description In 2003 FCCTC began to honor outstanding alumni by electing them to the Alumni Wall of Fame. This project … Continue reading Alumni Wall of Fame

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Funding Student Educational Needs through Partnership with Foundation

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Engagement, Engaging At Risk Students, Individuals From Economically Disadvantaged Families, Including Low-Income Youth and Adults

Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center:  Funding Student Educational Needs through Partnership with Foundation At a Glance Through a collaboration between Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) and the Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains, SCCTC students who are financially eligible can receive scholarships to pay for the necessary expenses of their CTE program … Continue reading Funding Student Educational Needs through Partnership with Foundation

Weekly Enrichment Period

Posted on Categories Engaging At Risk Students, Instruction, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas

At a Glance At Lenape Technical School, a comprehensive technical high school, all academic and CTE teachers must provide enrichment activities, makeup work, or other assistance to students during a set weekly time. Description To reduce the number of students with failing grades and the number of failing grades per student, Lenape Technical School (Lenape … Continue reading Weekly Enrichment Period

Workshops to Develop a Curriculum

Posted on Categories Administrator Leadership, Curriculum Planning, Instruction, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas

Corry Area School District’s Career & Technical Center: Workshops to Develop a Curriculum  At a Glance Corry Area School District’s Career & Technical Center (Corry CTEC) conducts Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) workshops to align the CTE program curricula with the state task lists and the needs of the local economy. Description Corry CTEC uses a … Continue reading Workshops to Develop a Curriculum

PA Career Ready Index Activities

Posted on Categories Assessment, Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Career Information and Exploration, Classroom Assessments, Employability Skills, Online Learning Tools & Resources

At a Glance Greene County Career and Technology Center (GCCTC) implemented several student-centered strategies to support students and provide evidence of their progress as they complete the required Pennsylvania Career and Education Work (CEW) standards. Description To meet the state requirements for schools and school districts to maintain student evidence through Grade 11 for the … Continue reading PA Career Ready Index Activities

Promotional Video for the Life Sciences Video

Posted on Categories 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