At a Glance Students in the precision machining program at Keystone Central School District Career and Technical Center build an operational air motor using a specific set of written instructions and blueprints with little or no verbal directions from the instructor. Overview Precision machining students at Keystone Central School District Career and Technical Center utilize … Continue reading Precision Machining Air Motor Project
Category: Engagement
Using Social Media for Student Recruitment & Retention
Posted on Categories Recruitment and Retention, Technology IntegrationAt a Glance Chester County Technical College High School-Pennocks Bridge Campus piloted the use of a “Social Media Blitz Day” to encourage students to use social media responsibly while promoting CTE and the school. Overview Students at Chester County Technical College High School-Pennocks Bridge Campus (TCHS-PB) were encouraged to share news about their opportunities, accomplishments, and programs … Continue reading Using Social Media for Student Recruitment & Retention
Engaging Industry Through a Student-Lead Speakers Series
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Student EngagementAt a Glance Students in the DECA chapter at State College Area High School planned and implemented a speaker series featuring business professionals from the community. Overview At State College Area High School, students in the DECA chapter organized a speaker series that is designed to provide students an opportunity to hear local business professionals … Continue reading Engaging Industry Through a Student-Lead Speakers Series
Industry Partnerships for Welding
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Work-based learningAt a Glance Welding instructors at Edison High School developed union and industry partnerships in order to better train students for jobs on industrial grade equipment and technology. Overview In order to provide students with an industry-led learning experience, instructors of the welding program at Edison High School (EHS) developed strong partnerships with local welding … Continue reading Industry Partnerships for Welding
Student-Designed Theory Lab
Posted on Categories Student EngagementAt a Glance Under direction from their instructor, carpentry students at Franklin County Career and Technology Center helped design and build an innovative theory room that supports an engaging learning environment. Overview Mr. Todd Swan, Carpentry Instructor at Franklin County Career and Technology Center (FCCTC) wanted to create a higher-end, college-style theory room for his … Continue reading Student-Designed Theory Lab
Pamper Parents Day
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Student EngagementAt a Glance Each year, Cosmetology students at the North Montco Technical Career invite a parent, or another relative, into the program for a day of pampering during which the students provide various salon services. Overview In order to encourage parent participation in their students education, the North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) cosmetology instructor … Continue reading Pamper Parents Day
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NCCER Core Curriculum Delivery
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Employability Skills, Industry CertificationsAt a Glance Fayette County Career and Technical Institute employs a dually certified math and technical education teacher to deliver the NCCER Core curriculum to Level I students in five approved programs of study. Overview In an effort to deliver the 72-hour National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core curriculum in the most … Continue reading NCCER Core Curriculum Delivery
Using Instructional Technology for Blended Learning
Posted on Categories Online Learning Tools & Resources, Student Engagement, Technology IntegrationAt a Glance At North Montco Technical Career Center, the Mechatronics instructor uses instructional technology, blended classroom/lab strategies, and collaborative learning tools to differentiate instruction and engage students. Overview The North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) Mechatronics instructor uses several different learning strategies and instructional technology to create a competency-based program to meet the individual … Continue reading Using Instructional Technology for Blended Learning
Health Information Management and Medical Records Technology Community Partnerships
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, English Learners, Individuals From Economically Disadvantaged Families, Including Low-Income Youth and Adults, Student Engagement, Work-based learningAt a Glance Multiple partnerships have been developed between Jules E. Mastbaum Area Vocational Technical School, postsecondary institutions, and organizations in an effort to provide economically disadvantaged urban youth with experiences that empower them to interact effectively and professionally with adults. Overview To engage students in the healthcare system and prepare them for college, career, … Continue reading Health Information Management and Medical Records Technology Community Partnerships
ManuFest Youth Manufacturing Expo
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Career Information and Exploration, College and Career PathwaysAt a Glance The ManuFest Expo in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is an annual, half-day event designed to introduce and expose high school students and their parents to the manufacturing sector, the high-demand careers within the industry, and the postsecondary institutions that offer related degree and training programs. Overview ManuFest is an initiative of the Montgomery … Continue reading ManuFest Youth Manufacturing Expo
