Engagement – Page 18 – CTE Resources

The Pittsburgh Promise: Fast Track Your Future

February 26, 2016webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, College and Career Pathways, Postsecondary Transitions

At a Glance Through the Pittsburgh Promise, CTE students in the Pittsburgh Public School District are eligible to receive a scholarship to earn post-secondary credits in high school and beyond. Overview The Pittsburgh Promise is a program to help students and families of the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) plan, prepare, and pay for education beyond … Continue reading The Pittsburgh Promise: Fast Track Your Future

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

Applying Project-Based Learning in Engine Technology Program

October 20, 2015October 28, 2015webadminAcademic/Technical Skill Integration, Project-based Learning, Student Engagement

At a Glance Students in the Vehicle Maintenance Tech (Engine Technology) program apply their learning through working on real-world projects that are linked to Program of Study tasks. Overview In the Vehicle Maintenance Tech (Engine Technology) program at Chester County Technical College High School, the Pennsylvania Department of Education Program of Study (POS) curriculum is … Continue reading Applying Project-Based Learning in Engine Technology Program

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

Implementation Guide for Establishing and Sustaining Business/Industry Partnerships

July 23, 2015September 22, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Business, Community, Workforce Engagement

This guide captures the information and considerations that CTE leaders and stakeholders identified as being key strategies for engaging business and industry in meaningful partnerships.

Non-Traditional Student Recruiting Day

July 23, 2015September 24, 2020webadminPreparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Eastern Westmoreland CTC hosts an annual day-long event for prospective eighth grade students to build awareness of non-traditional careers and to increase the enrollment of non-traditional students at the school. Overview All eighth grade students from one of the local middle schools attended the CTC for an entire day in the spring … Continue reading Non-Traditional Student Recruiting Day

Professional Development Day: Technical Teacher Visits to Area Employers

July 21, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Occupational Advisory Board, Professional Development

At a Glance York County School of Technology dedicated an Act 80 professional development day for technical instructors to visit York County area employers. Overview To encourage instructors to build new relationships with local employers, administrators authorized an Act 80 professional development day for technical instructors in September, 2014. On this day, 37 technical instructors … Continue reading Professional Development Day: Technical Teacher Visits to Area Employers

Parent Appreciation Dinner

July 20, 2015webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Chester County Technical College High School Pennocks Bridge Campus (TCHS-PB) hosted a free Parent Appreciation Dinner to connect with parents, inform them about the opportunities offered their students, and to show the schools appreciation for their support. Overview TCHS-PB hosted a Parent Appreciation With Staff and Administration (PAWSTA) Night for all … Continue reading Parent Appreciation Dinner