Recruitment and Retention – Page 2

Berks Career and Technology Center: Recruitment of Career and Technical Education Teachers that Work

June 30, 2022webadminEngagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance The Berks Career and Technology Center has implemented several recruitment practices over the years to successfully attract and retain Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers. Recently, the compiled recruitment strategy analytics have been added to the annual data collection for use in the Human Resources Office. The data identifies the most effective … Continue reading Berks Career and Technology Center: Recruitment of Career and Technical Education Teachers that Work

Lehigh Career and Technical Institute: Fifth Grade CTC Tours

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022webadminEngagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (LCTI) offers tours of their facility and programs to fifth grade students from all of their sending districts to introduce them to career and technical education. This profile showcases how the LCTI team organized and facilitated tours in the second semester of 2021 running over two weeks … Continue reading Lehigh Career and Technical Institute: Fifth Grade CTC Tours

Creating Online Quizzes to Help Students Make Informed Program Choices

June 5, 2019webadminCareer Information and Exploration, Postsecondary Transitions, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Prospective and senior students at Career Institute of Technology (CIT) take online quizzes specifically created to help them make better informed choices about their future education and career goals. Description As of the 2018-2019 school year, CIT uses the free website www.tryinteract.com to develop quizzes for students that use an if-then functionality. … Continue reading Creating Online Quizzes to Help Students Make Informed Program Choices

Fast Track Exploration Program

May 15, 2019February 28, 2020webadminCareer Development & Postsecondary Prep, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance The competitive Fast Track Exploration Program provides ninth grade students the opportunity to attend and explore every CTE program offered at Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS) so that they can make informed decisions about program enrollment. Description The Fast Track Exploration program is a highly competitive program designed to provide ninth grade … Continue reading Fast Track Exploration Program

Holland Career Interest Inventory for all 9th Graders

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019webadminCareer Information and Exploration, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Erie County Technical School (ECTS) implemented practices to help prospective students thoughtfully consider which CTE programs might be a good fit for them. These practices help serve students more effectively and efficiently as they plan for their education and select a CTE program. Description Admissions Coordinator Lisa Sorensen noticed that potential students … Continue reading Holland Career Interest Inventory for all 9th Graders

Welcoming Incoming Students

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019webadminRecruitment and Retention

At a Glance Through a series of outreach activities in the spring, the admissions coordinator at Erie County Technical School (ECTS) welcomes rising ninth graders who will be attending ECTS in the fall. Description Lisa Sorensen, the ECTS admissions counselor, makes a concerted effort to meet with and welcome incoming ninth graders to help smooth … Continue reading Welcoming Incoming Students

Student Success Form

May 15, 2019October 15, 2020webadminIndividuals with Disabilities, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Students with IEPs who are applying to Erie County Technical School (ECTS), their parents and their case managers complete a student success form to help inform families of the expectations and requirements for CTE programs at ECTS. Description To help support prospective students with IEPs and their families as they consider applying … Continue reading Student Success Form

Skill Alignment for CTE Programs

May 8, 2019October 15, 2020webadminAcademic/Technical Skill Integration, Individuals with Disabilities, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Delaware County Technical Schools (DCTS) created skill alignment charts for each CTE program that document the math and literacy skills integrated into programs as well as the physical considerations and essential skills for each program. Description DCTS instructors and student services staff (special education teachers and math and literacy coaches) collaborated to … Continue reading Skill Alignment for CTE Programs

Creative Themes for Cosmetology Open House

May 1, 2019June 24, 2019webadminRecruitment and Retention

At a Glance Students in the cosmetology program at Fayette County Career and Technical Institute (FCCTI) adopt a theme for the annual Open House to help engage and recruit prospective students. Description Each year FCCTI cosmetology students select a theme around which to plan the annual Open House. The process sparks the students excitement for … Continue reading Creative Themes for Cosmetology Open House

Promoting Career Awareness and High Priority Occupations Program Areas to Prospective Students through Camps

May 1, 2019webadminBusiness, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and Retention

At a Glance Connellsville Area Career & Technical Center (CACTC) runs summer and evening camps to raise awareness among prospective students about the CTC and the value of CTE programs it offers. Description The CACTC Workforce Development Coordinator organizes career-themed camps for students in grades 6, 7 and 8. These camps, which typically run for … Continue reading Promoting Career Awareness and High Priority Occupations Program Areas to Prospective Students through Camps