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Industry Visits by Professional Advisory Committee

June 1, 2015June 10, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement

At 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

June 1, 2015June 1, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At 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

June 1, 2015June 10, 2015webadminEmployability Skills

At 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

May 26, 2015November 7, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, College and Career Pathways, Communications, Recruitment and Retention

This 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

May 26, 2015June 10, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement

The 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

May 26, 2015February 26, 2021webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports

This 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

Coaches to the Rescue: Nuts for NOCTI and PA Standards

January 26, 2015May 22, 2015webadminNOCTI Prep

The intent of this activity was to develop a school-wide initiative to improve NOCTI scores while aligning PA Common Core Standards into daily instructional processes. Beginning in 2012, the instructional coaches on staff at Monroe Career & Technical Institute worked individually and in small groups with CTE instructors several times a year to provide professional … Continue reading Coaches to the Rescue: Nuts for NOCTI and PA Standards

Senior Graduation Project and Expo

January 26, 2015May 22, 2015webadminEmployability Skills, Student Engagement

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 credible … Continue reading Senior Graduation Project and Expo