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 overcome the hiring challenges brought on by the covid-19 labor market. Description In today’s Career and Technical Education schools, it can seem impossible to attract … Continue reading Steel Center for Career and Technical Education: “Hiring Reimagined”
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Technical College High School, Pennocks Bridge Campus: Non-Traditional Modeling
Posted on Categories Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Special PopulationsAt 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 her career as a biology and chemistry teacher in a traditional high school. Transitioning to Technical College High School, Pennocks Bridge Campus, her primary role … Continue reading Technical College High School, Pennocks Bridge Campus: Non-Traditional Modeling
Harrisburg Area Community College: Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Program of Study Outreach
Posted on Categories Career Development & Postsecondary PrepAt a Glance Through the TechLink Consortium, which is managed through Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), Program of Study Outreach staff conduct “SOAR Road Shows” at TechLink Consortium schools at their request. The POS Outreach staff also provides information sessions within HACC to key personnel such as Admissions, Advisors, and Welcome Center Staff to increase … Continue reading Harrisburg Area Community College: Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Program of Study Outreach
Lackawanna College: Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Program Expansion, Marketing, Recruiting, and Retention
Posted on Categories Career Development & Postsecondary PrepAt a Glance Lackawanna College has implemented new processes over the last five years to expand their SOAR offerings, market the programs to the regional career and technology centers, recruit students, and assist them in completing their programs of study. Description This best practice profile highlights how Lackawanna College (LC), located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, developed … Continue reading Lackawanna College: Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Program Expansion, Marketing, Recruiting, and Retention
Temple University – Center for Professional Development in Career and Technical Education: Innovative Practices to Retain Career and Technical Education Teachers: Peer Mentoring
Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance The Center for Professional Development at Temple University is committed to providing an increased presence and support to career and technical teachers in Pennsylvania in order for teachers be confident in their role as a CTE teacher. The Peer Mentoring strategy was planned and implemented in 2021-2022 to address the network of … Continue reading Temple University – Center for Professional Development in Career and Technical Education: Innovative Practices to Retain Career and Technical Education Teachers: Peer Mentoring
Temple University – Center for Professional Development in Career and Technical Education: Innovative Practices to Retain Career and Technical Education Teachers
Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance The Center for Professional Development at Temple University is committed to providing an increased presence and support to career and technical teachers in Pennsylvania for teachers to be confident as CTE teachers. Two new strategies were planned and implemented in 2021-2022 to address the network of support. Description In 2021-2022, the Center … Continue reading Temple University – Center for Professional Development in Career and Technical Education: Innovative Practices to Retain Career and Technical Education Teachers
Susquehanna County Career and Technical Center: New Teacher Training, Literacy and Math in Career and Technical Education
Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance This profile highlights how the leadership team at Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center (SCCTC) created an action plan to recruit, hire, train and retain new teachers. The action was implemented a decade ago and has created a supportive learning environment for new and veteran teachers. Description SCCTC, under the leadership of … Continue reading Susquehanna County Career and Technical Center: New Teacher Training, Literacy and Math in Career and Technical Education
State College Area High School: Authentic Collaborative Training (ACT)
Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance Three CTCs in Central PA (CCCTC, CPI, and SCAHS) work together to provide Authentic Collaborative Training (ACT) for new and experienced teachers to visit CTE programs at each other’s schools and be a part of scheduled learning walks. The walks provide teachers with an opportunity to observe instructional practices and resources used … Continue reading State College Area High School: Authentic Collaborative Training (ACT)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation: Family and Consumer Sciences Peer Mentoring Program
Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance The Western Pennsylvania FCS Peer Mentor Program was a pilot project during the 2021-2022 school year. The program was developed to provide new Family and Consumer Sciences teachers with mentor support, professional development, and content-based resources. Description Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) certified teachers are currently in high demand in Pennsylvania. Many … Continue reading Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Center for Career and Technical Personnel Preparation: Family and Consumer Sciences Peer Mentoring Program
Berks Career and Technology Center: Recruitment of Career and Technical Education Teachers that Work
Posted on Categories Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance The Berks Career and Technology Center has implemented several recruitment practices over the years to successfully attract and retain Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers. Recently, the compiled recruitment strategy analytics have been added to the annual data collection for use in the Human Resources Office. The data identifies the most effective … Continue reading Berks Career and Technology Center: Recruitment of Career and Technical Education Teachers that Work