Career Development & Postsecondary Prep – Page 11

CTE Instructional Coaching Resource Guide

January 12, 2016September 12, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Career Information and Exploration, Postsecondary Transitions, Professional Development, Student Engagement

While Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers are typically considered to be experts in their industry or field, they often join the teaching profession without extensive background or formal training in instructional strategies and practices. To support CTE teachers and to ensure that their instruction meets today’s high standards, many career and technical centers (CTCs) … Continue reading CTE Instructional Coaching Resource Guide

Volvo Certification Training Lab

October 14, 2015September 24, 2020webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Industry Certifications, Promising Practices in Adult CTE, Work-based learning

At a Glance Students in the Diesel Mechanics and Agricultural Mechanics programs at Franklin County Career and Technology Center can earn an industry certification in Lean Manufacturing and Assembly Operations. Overview Since 2011, the Franklin County Career and Technology Center (CTC) has partnered with the Volvo Construction Equipment Company in Shippensburg, PA to provide a … Continue reading Volvo Certification Training Lab

Automotive Technology Business Partnership

October 12, 2015October 28, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance North Montco Technical Career Center’s partnership with the Hunter Engineering Company provides the opportunity for automotive technology students to train on state of the art equipment used in industry. Overview The partnership between North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) and the Hunter Engineering Company created a state of the art automotive technology … Continue reading Automotive Technology Business Partnership

Work-Based Learning with Business and Industry Engagement

September 8, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Project-based Learning, Work-based learning

At a Glance Building/Property Maintenance students participate in “The Virtual Victorian House Project,” a teacher developed, project-based learning activity. Overview Students in the Building/Property Maintenance program at Susquehanna County CTC participate in a project-based learning experience entitled “The Virtual Victorian House Project Including Realistic Building Code Enforcement Analysis.” The purpose of the project is to … Continue reading Work-Based Learning with Business and Industry Engagement

Teaching 21th Century Entrepreneurial Skills through a Virtual Enterprise Class Experience

July 15, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance At Berks Career and Technology Center (BCTC) West Campus, students in the Business Management and Entrepreneurship Program participate in Virtual Enterprises International, a program that engages them in an international virtual business environment with real-time, real-world dynamics. Overview Members of the BCTC Occupational Advisory Committee and Rick Gochnauer, the Business Management and … Continue reading Teaching 21th Century Entrepreneurial Skills through a Virtual Enterprise Class Experience

Construction Cluster Winter Presentations and Interview Sessions

June 23, 2015July 22, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Employability Skills

At a Glance Representatives from local construction companies participate in information sessions with Upper Bucks County Technical School Construction Cluster students, who then are invited to apply for interviews with the company. Overview During the months of January, February and March, when construction companies typically have slower schedules and conduct planning for the upcoming year, … Continue reading Construction Cluster Winter Presentations and Interview Sessions

Student Career Interview Night

June 10, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Employability Skills

At a Glance Indiana County Technology Center hosts an annual spring career interview night where local and regional employers are invited to interview students to fill entry-level positions at their company. Overview The purpose of the career interview night at Indiana County Technology Center (ICTC) is to connect students who chose to enter the workforce … Continue reading Student Career Interview Night

Gaining Valuable Work Experience by Applying and Integrating CTE Skills

June 9, 2015June 25, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Universal Audenreid Charter High School CTE, Culinary and Communications, students gain valuable work experience and apply the skills they learned in their programs by participating at a local fashion show fundraiser. Overview Universal Audenreid students from the Culinary Arts and the Arts, Entertainment and Communication Academies are very involved in the Style … Continue reading Gaining Valuable Work Experience by Applying and Integrating CTE Skills

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Enhanced CTE Project

June 9, 2015September 20, 2017webadminAcademic/Technical Skill Integration, Curriculum Planning, Student Engagement, Work-based learning

At 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

June 9, 2015March 14, 2016webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learning

At 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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