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Technical College High School – Pickering: Advanced Manufacturing Premier Event

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

At a Glance Technical College High School-Pickering (TCHS-Pickering) hosted the Advanced Manufacturing Premier (AMP) event for students and families to educate them about the benefit of pursuing a career in manufacturing. Description TCHS-Pickering administrators developed the AMP event in an effort to change outdated perceptions about careers in manufacturing. AMP offered sending school educators, students … Continue reading Technical College High School – Pickering: Advanced Manufacturing Premier Event

A.W. Beattie: HVAC-R Expo

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 Steamfitters Union Local 449 organized an opportunity for students and their parents to learn more about jobs and training options. Description Current and former students and their parents were invited to attend a HVAC-R Expo provided by and held at Steamfitters Local 449 Technology Center where they learned about job benefits, working … Continue reading A.W. Beattie: HVAC-R Expo

A.W. Beattie: Summer Camps

Posted on Author webadminCategories Career Information and Exploration, Parent Engagement, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance A.W. Beattie Career Center offers summer career camps for rising 6th through 9th grade students. Description A.W. Beattie Career Center offers 13 summer career camps to rising 6th through 9th graders. Camps address a wide range of interests and run for four days with both half-day and full-day sessions available. Full-day sessions … Continue reading A.W. Beattie: Summer Camps

Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School: NOCTI Assessment Support for Students with IEPs

Posted on Author webadminCategories Individuals with Disabilities, NOCTI Prep

At a Glance Admiral Peary Area Vocation Technical School (APAVTS) students with IEPs are offered a range of support services to help prepare for the NOCTI assessments. These ongoing services are aligned to meet the specific learning needs of students. Description At APAVTS, the difference in performance on the NOCTI and NIMS assessments between students … Continue reading Admiral Peary Area Vocational Technical School: NOCTI Assessment Support for Students with IEPs

Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center: Effective Occupational Advisory Committees

Posted on Author webadminCategories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Occupational Advisory Board

At a Glance Cosmetology instructors at Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (CWCTC) take important steps to ensure the cosmetology program has an effective Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC). Description Knowing the OAC is key to maintaining a high quality CTE program, the cosmetology instructors at CWCTC implement several practices to strengthen the OAC and secure … Continue reading Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center: Effective Occupational Advisory Committees

Steel Center: College/Career Action Planning

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

At a Glance Each year, students work on a personalized career-planning document; senior students complete a College/Career Action Plan before graduation. Origin / Implementation Students have several opportunities to explore careers at Steel Center through college and career fairs, industry speakers, and college visitations. To expand upon this, the guidance counselor developed a post-graduation planning … Continue reading Steel Center: College/Career Action Planning

Schuylkill Technology Center: School Climate Initiative

Posted on Author webadminCategories Engaging At Risk Students, Individuals From Economically Disadvantaged Families, Including Low-Income Youth and Adults, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance In 2016, Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) implemented the School Climate Initiative based on the work of the National School Climate Center (NSCC). The School Climate Initiative is a comprehensive effort to build strong school-to-student and school-to-family relationships so that students and families are connected and engaged in the school experience. The initiative … Continue reading Schuylkill Technology Center: School Climate Initiative

Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center: Utilizing Recruitment Strategies and Brand Exposure Techniques to Increase Enrollment

Posted on Author webadminCategories Communications, Parent Engagement, Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance At Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center (WMCTC), the administrative team and faculty implemented innovative recruitment and marketing strategies to support student enrollment. Description In 2010 WMCTC completed a 38 million dollar total renovation of its facilities and programs. The renovation was expected to spur an enrollment growth. However, without a … Continue reading Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center: Utilizing Recruitment Strategies and Brand Exposure Techniques to Increase Enrollment

Regional Professional Development for Homeland Security Instructors

Posted on Author webadminCategories Curriculum Planning, Professional Development

At a Glance In response to a decline in students’ NOCTI performance, a multi-school, collaborative approach to professional learning was organized for instructors in one program area. Description Following a change in the NOCTI Homeland Security assessment, a decrease in student performance was noticed at several southwestern Pennsylvania career and technical centers. Further, most of … Continue reading Regional Professional Development for Homeland Security Instructors

Upper Bucks County Technical School: NOCTI Preparation and Support for Students with IEPs

Posted on Author webadminCategories Individuals with Disabilities, NOCTI Prep, Professional Development

At a Glance All students at Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) are provided multiple levels of support to help them prepare for the NOCTI exams. Students with IEPs are given additional assistance as required and needed to help them succeed on the tests. Description The difference in performance on the NOCTI and NIMS assessments … Continue reading Upper Bucks County Technical School: NOCTI Preparation and Support for Students with IEPs