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Monroe Career & Technical Institute: Strategies for Recruiting Employers as Cooperative Education/Diversified Occupations Work Sites

Posted on Categories Career Development & Postsecondary Prep, Cooperative Education

At a Glance Monroe Career & Technical Institute (MCTI) has a rich history of collaborating with local businesses and industries to serve as work sites for its Cooperative Education and Diversified Occupations programs. Description MCTI’s Cooperative Education Program originated in the 1970s, and its Diversified Occupations started in the 1980s. Both programs experienced their highest … Continue reading Monroe Career & Technical Institute: Strategies for Recruiting Employers as Cooperative Education/Diversified Occupations Work Sites

Berks Career and Technology Center: Flexible Meeting Schedules to Best Meet the Needs of Industry Partners

Posted on Categories Engagement, Occupational Advisory Board

At a Glance In an effort to meet the needs of its industry partners and to accommodate their busy schedules, Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) builds in flexibility for when it holds Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) meetings and the manner by which it conducts these meetings. Description BCTC observed declining participation among industry partners … Continue reading Berks Career and Technology Center: Flexible Meeting Schedules to Best Meet the Needs of Industry Partners

Parkway West Career & Technology Center: Employer Involvement with CTE Programs & Occupations Advisory Committees through Industry Visits

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At a Glance In order to cultivate strong relationships with current Occupational Advisory Committee members and potential new members, instructors at Parkway West Career & Technology Center (Parkway West CTC) are required to conduct two industry visits per school year. The first visit must be with a current Occupational Advisory Committee (OAC) board member, and … Continue reading Parkway West Career & Technology Center: Employer Involvement with CTE Programs & Occupations Advisory Committees through Industry Visits

Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center: Workforce Investment Board Training Initiative Partnership

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Engagement

At a Glance Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center (SCCTC) , Bradford County CareerLink, and Trehab, a local community action agency, formed a partnership through the Workforce Investment Board Training Initiative to provide training to adults and summer youth programs to 16-24 year olds. Description SCCTC has been involved in the Workforce Investment Board Training … Continue reading Susquehanna County Career & Technology Center: Workforce Investment Board Training Initiative Partnership

Berks Career & Technology Center: Collaborative Partnership with the Workforce Development Board

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Engagement

At a Glance The strong collaborative relationship between Berks Career & Technology Center (BCTC) and Berks County Workforce Development Board (WDB) is integral to the funding and development of new programs and a STEAM Career Exploration camp. Description To address the workforce development needs of the region, BCTC and the Berks County WDB effectively coordinate … Continue reading Berks Career & Technology Center: Collaborative Partnership with the Workforce Development Board

Berks Career and Technology Center and Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technical Center: Career Exploration Camp Grant

Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Engagement

  Over the past five years, Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) and Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technical Center (RMCTC) have offered a career exploration camp to middle school students in Berks County.  Students would spend one week at the Career and Technical Centers (CTC) and be introduced to the programs, skills, and career pathways … Continue reading Berks Career and Technology Center and Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technical Center: Career Exploration Camp Grant

Keystone Central Career and Technology Center: PAsmart Grant to Build an Inclusive CNC Apprenticeship Ecosystem in Central PA

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At a Glance The Central Pennsylvania Workforce Development Corporation (CPDWC) in partnership with the Central Pennsylvania Apprenticeship Consortium (CPAC) has developed an inclusive Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Apprenticeship Ecosystem in central Pennsylvania.  The consortium of local manufacturers, school districts, and career and technology centers will collaborate with CPDWC to develop a CNC Machinist pre-apprenticeship pathway … Continue reading Keystone Central Career and Technology Center: PAsmart Grant to Build an Inclusive CNC Apprenticeship Ecosystem in Central PA

Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County: Weld-a-saurus Summer Camp

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At a Glance The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC) collaborates with the Lackawanna County Workforce Development Board (WDB) to provide opportunities to educate students and parents/guardians on local in-demand occupations and the career pathways associated with them. As part of these efforts, CTCLC hosted a middle school summer camp called Weld-a-saurus during which … Continue reading Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County: Weld-a-saurus Summer Camp