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
Category: Recruitment and Retention
Student Success Form
Posted on Categories Individuals with Disabilities, Recruitment and RetentionAt 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
Posted on Categories Academic/Technical Skill Integration, Individuals with Disabilities, Recruitment and RetentionAt 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
Posted on Categories Recruitment and RetentionAt 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
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt 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
Assessing Student Interest and Skills to Guide Program Placement
Posted on Categories Individuals with Disabilities, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance Students with IEPs who will be attending Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (CWCTC) complete a career interest inventory and talent assessment program so that they can make informed decisions about which CTE program might best align with their interests and skills. Description The Learning Support Facilitator at CWCTC wanted to improve … Continue reading Assessing Student Interest and Skills to Guide Program Placement
Comprehensive Integration of CTE in School District Mindset and Operations
Posted on Categories Communications, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance In the Corry Area School District, the mission and needs of the Career & Technical Center (Corry CTEC) are comprehensively integrated into the school districts overall scope of operation. Through this cohesive operational approach, administrators strive to eliminate the gaps between CTE and academic education in Corry. Description Corry CTECs Supervisor of … Continue reading Comprehensive Integration of CTE in School District Mindset and Operations
Alumni Wall of Fame
Posted on Categories Business, Community, Workforce Engagement, Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionFranklin County Career & Technology Center: Alumni Wall of Fame At a Glance Each year, Franklin County Career & Technology Center (FCCTC) selects two distinguished alumni to be inducted into the Alumni Wall of Fame. Description In 2003 FCCTC began to honor outstanding alumni by electing them to the Alumni Wall of Fame. This project … Continue reading Alumni Wall of Fame
Using School-Made Videos to Build Relationships
Posted on Categories Administrator Leadership, Communications, Engagement, Recruitment and RetentionAt a Glance During the 2017-2018 school year, staff members at the Career Institute of Technology (CIT) developed short videos about the CTE programs offered at the school to market the programs to prospective students. The sending districts now use the videos to promote CIT. For example, counselors show the videos to help introduce the … Continue reading Using School-Made Videos to Build Relationships
Technical College High School Pennocks Bridge Campus: 5th Grade Career Exploration Activity
Posted on Categories Career Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Recruitment and Retention, Student EngagementAt a Glance To help fifth grade students understand the relationship between personal interests, education, training and the world of work, a career exploration event was organized and facilitated by staff and students at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus. Description The event took place from 1:00pm to 3:15p.m. at Octorara Intermediate School. … Continue reading Technical College High School Pennocks Bridge Campus: 5th Grade Career Exploration Activity