Tri-County Business-Education Partnership Mini-Grant Program AT A GLANCE Facilitated by the Tri-County Workforce Development Board and offered to schools and organizations in Pennsylvanias Armstrong, Butler, and Indiana counties, the mini-grant Program promoted and expanded career awareness activities for students in grades nine through 12. RESULTS / IMPACT Multiple programs funded by the mini-grants impacted several … Continue reading Promising Practice Tri-County
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Promising Practice Northern Tier
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Employability SkillsNorthern Tier Business Education Partnership AT A GLANCE As a result of a Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Business Education Grant, the Northern Tier Region Workforce Development Board hired three part-time career counselors to expand career education with students in the regions high schools and career and technical centers. ORIGIN/IMPLEMENTATION The Northern Tier Workforce … Continue reading Promising Practice Northern Tier
Promising Practice Luzerne Schuylkill
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Employability Skills, Work-based learningBusiness and Education Working Together in Luzerne and Schuylkill Counties AT A GLANCE Through a Business Education Partnership Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, the Luzerne Schuylkill Workforce Investment Board, Inc. partially or fully funded numerous career awareness initiatives that impacted high school students throughout the region. RESULTS / IMPACT Many partners … Continue reading Promising Practice Luzerne Schuylkill
Collins Writing Overview for CTE Teachers
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Misc. Lesson Plans & Ideas, New Teacher Induction, Professional Development, Student Engagement, Video & WebinarsOn behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, NC3T oversees several initiatives including the facilitation of the Technical Assistance Programs CTE Instructional Coaches Group. Participation in this group is open to educators who work with CTE teachers in PA to increase student achievement through improving instructional practices and delivery. … Continue reading Collins Writing Overview for CTE Teachers
Curriculum Plan
Posted on Categories Curriculum Planning, Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance Somerset County Technical Center staff developed a comprehensive curriculum plan that provides new and existing professional staff with examples of curriculum requirements in planning and preparation. Overview The detailed, 37-page Curriculum Plan for the years 2015-2019 starts from the basics a definition of curriculum and moves to include a wealth … Continue reading Curriculum Plan
Professional Learning Communities Lead to Professional Development
Posted on Categories Professional DevelopmentAt a Glance As a professional learning opportunity, Franklin County Career and Technology Center (FCCTC) staff created four professional learning communities (PLC) aligned with the four components of the Danielson Framework. Overview Using a four-year cycle that focuses on one topic a year, the PLCs are part of the Career and Technical Distinguished School Leaders … Continue reading Professional Learning Communities Lead to Professional Development
Career Street
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Video & WebinarsOn behalf of the PA Department of Education’s Bureau of Career and Technical Education, NC3T facilitates the Pennsylvania Pathways Innovation Network. Membership in the PA-PIN is open to educators and other stakeholders who are working to expand or develop career awareness and pathways that help prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s careers. Toward this mission, NC3T … Continue reading Career Street
From Professional Development to Professional Learning at Dauphin County Technical School
Posted on Categories Professional Development, Video & WebinarsOn behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, NC3T oversees several initiatives including the facilitation of the Technical Assistance Program’s CTE Instructional Coaches’ Group. Participation in this group is open to educators who work with CTE teachers in PA to increase student achievement through improving instructional practices and delivery. … Continue reading From Professional Development to Professional Learning at Dauphin County Technical School
PA-PIN Virtual Pathways Expo: The Future Is Mine, Interview with Gina Barrett
Posted on Categories Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Video & WebinarsOn behalf of the PA Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, NC3T facilitates the PA Pathways Innovation Network (PA-PIN). Toward this mission, NC3T has created a Virtual Pathways Expo – brief videos and interviews featuring best practices taking place throughout the Commonwealth. In this segment, Kathy Schick speaks with Gina Barrett who … Continue reading PA-PIN Virtual Pathways Expo: The Future Is Mine, Interview with Gina Barrett
Welding Program Industry Partnership
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career PathwaysAt a Glance Instructors in the welding program at Jeff Tech have formed a partnership with Matheson Valley Gases, Inc., a local supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and gas-handling equipment. Overview In an effort to promote strong relationships with local businesses, Jeff Tech has formed a close partnership with Gary Kahle and Matheson … Continue reading Welding Program Industry Partnership