Parent Engagement – CTE Resources

Outstanding Cooperative Education Student Awards

June 11, 2019June 24, 2019webadminParent Engagement, Student Engagement, Work-based learning

At a Glance Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) recognizes outstanding cooperative education students, their teachers, and their employers at an annual award ceremony. Description The LCTI School to Work Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development to organize the annual Outstanding Cooperative Education Student Award Ceremony. The event, which takes … Continue reading Outstanding Cooperative Education Student Awards

Intergenerational Training through Alternative Scheduling

June 3, 2019September 17, 2020webadminAdult CTE, Classroom Management, Parent Engagement, Student Engagement

At a Glance Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (CPI) offers adult education students the opportunity to participate in secondary CTE programs alongside high school students. The intergenerational training is provided through an extended-day schedule for the adult education students. Description The HVAC programs at CPI generally was fully subscribed for both the secondary … Continue reading Intergenerational Training through Alternative Scheduling

A.W. Beattie: Summer Camps

May 14, 2018May 14, 2018webadminCareer Information and Exploration, Parent Engagement, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance A.W. Beattie Career Center offers summer career camps for rising 6th through 9th grade students. Description A.W. Beattie Career Center offers 13 summer career camps to rising 6th through 9th graders. Camps address a wide range of interests and run for four days with both half-day and full-day sessions available. Full-day sessions … Continue reading A.W. Beattie: Summer Camps

Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center: Utilizing Recruitment Strategies and Brand Exposure Techniques to Increase Enrollment

April 23, 2018September 24, 2020webadminCommunications, Parent Engagement, Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance At Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center (WMCTC), the administrative team and faculty implemented innovative recruitment and marketing strategies to support student enrollment. Description In 2010 WMCTC completed a 38 million dollar total renovation of its facilities and programs. The renovation was expected to spur an enrollment growth. However, without a … Continue reading Western Montgomery County Career and Technology Center: Utilizing Recruitment Strategies and Brand Exposure Techniques to Increase Enrollment

Parkway West CTC Recruitment Plan and Activities

December 7, 2017December 22, 2017webadminCommunications, Parent Engagement, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance As part of its comprehensive recruitment plan, Parkway West Career & Technology Center hosts career exploration days for prospective students. (The schools Recruitment Plan is provided at the end of this document.) Description When Dr. Darby Copeland became executive director of Parkway West approximately five years ago, he tasked his administration and … Continue reading Parkway West CTC Recruitment Plan and Activities

The Value and Promise of CTE: Results from a National Survey of Parents and Students

August 9, 2017August 9, 2017webadminCommunications, Parent Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

Gather your schools communications team, read the report and watch the presentation. Youll be inspired to review and improve your communications efforts! Published by Advance CTE, this presentation discusses key findings from a recent report, The Value and Promise of CTE. In addition, the 41-minute presentation offers career and technical center personnel invaluable suggestions and guidance … Continue reading The Value and Promise of CTE: Results from a National Survey of Parents and Students