At a Glance York County School of Technology (York Tech) increased the response rate to the CTC student follow-up survey by switching from an online survey to a phone survey. Overview In order to improve the response rate and collect more extensive data, York Tech Assistant Director Scott Rogers decided to take a new approach … Continue reading Graduate Follow-Up Surveys
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Enhanced CTE Project
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Work-based learningAt a Glance At Greene County Career and Technology Center, a group of teachers and the administrative director implemented an SREB enhanced CTE project that engaged students and provided them with a meaningful learning experience. Overview A team of three instructors and the administrative director of Greene County Career and Technology Center (Greene County CTC) … Continue reading Enhanced CTE Project
Junior Achievement Partnership
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learningAt a Glance Early Childhood Education students spend one full day in an elementary school classroom teaching a Junior Achievement lesson. Overview At A.W. Beattie Career Center, senior and some select junior Early Childhood Education (ECE) students are given the opportunity to teach elementary school children for one day. The ECE students pair up to … Continue reading Junior Achievement Partnership
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Senior Graduation Project and Expo
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill IntegrationOverview North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) requires all students to complete a senior graduation project based on their technical concentration. The senior graduation project allows the student to demonstrate problem-solving skills, research skills, and independent work. The project also provides the opportunity for students to see multiple viewpoints, weigh conflict, and support views with … Continue reading Senior Graduation Project and Expo
Industry Visits by Professional Advisory Committee
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce EngagementAt a Glance The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) at Somerset County Technology Center conducts some of its monthly meetings at local businesses to strengthen business partnerships and to help ready students for successful careers. Overview A Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) is composed of superintendents of districts participating in a consortium to establish and operate a … Continue reading Industry Visits by Professional Advisory Committee
Increasing Enrollment in Precision Machining Program
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance Staff from North Montco Technical Career Center formed a partnership with the Metal Service Center Institute to implement strategies for improving CTE program enrollment and overall industry perception. Overview Despite the fact that local employers continually ask North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) to provide more entry-level machinists, secondary enrollment in the … Continue reading Increasing Enrollment in Precision Machining Program
Santas Workshop Hosted by the Indiana County Technology Center Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society
Posted on Categories Employability SkillsAt a Glance Members of Indiana County Technology Center’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society host an annual Christmas party for the students and families involved with the Indiana County Head Start Program. Overview Each December, student members of the National Technical Honor Society, an honors group at Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC), host … Continue reading Santas Workshop Hosted by the Indiana County Technology Center Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society
Pennsylvania Career & Technical Education: College and Career Pathways for the 21st Century
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, College and Career Pathways, Communications, Recruitment and RetentionThis brochure describes how CTE in Pennsylvania is designed to meet a dual mission developing students with both college readiness skills and a career path. It presents profiles and data to support the idea that CTE can help all students, including those who intend to pursue post secondary education, develop a clear game plan … Continue reading Pennsylvania Career & Technical Education: College and Career Pathways for the 21st Century
Career and Technical Education Leadership Connections: A Guide to Effective Working Relationships
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce EngagementThe purpose of this guidebook is to share ideas and practical examples of “promising practices” that CTC leadership stakeholders can implement to improve their working relationships with Joint Operating Committees and sending school superintendents. In summary, these practices include: Open, transparent, ongoing communication Sharing resources (financial, programmatic, etc.) Collaborative approaches to challenges Flexibility and coordination … Continue reading Career and Technical Education Leadership Connections: A Guide to Effective Working Relationships
Creating Aligned Calendars: A Guide for Career and Technical Centers and Sending Districts
Posted on Categories BCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, ReportsThis guidebook provides CTC directors and district superintendents with information and specific examples about how CTCs and their sending districts throughout Pennsylvania are working towards calendar alignment. The guide describes three different approaches to developing aligned calendars and identifies key factors to be considered during the alignment process. This guide is intended to be a … Continue reading Creating Aligned Calendars: A Guide for Career and Technical Centers and Sending Districts