Recruitment and Retention – Page 4

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

Schuylkill Technology Center: School Climate Initiative

April 23, 2018September 16, 2020webadminEngaging At Risk Students, Individuals From Economically Disadvantaged Families, Including Low-Income Youth and Adults, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance In 2016, Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) implemented the School Climate Initiative based on the work of the National School Climate Center (NSCC). The School Climate Initiative is a comprehensive effort to build strong school-to-student and school-to-family relationships so that students and families are connected and engaged in the school experience. The initiative … Continue reading Schuylkill Technology Center: School Climate Initiative

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

Mercer County Career Center: STRIVE Positive Behavior Program

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018webadminClassroom Management, Engaging At Risk Students, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

At a Glance Mercer County Career Center (MCCC) implemented STRIVE, a Positive Behavior Expectations program for all students, to create a supportive environment for learning. Description The MCCC administration wanted to help students develop the behaviors needed to become more employable, increase their self-esteem, and improve attendance. With these goals in mind, it collaborated with … Continue reading Mercer County Career Center: STRIVE Positive Behavior Program

Parkway West CTC: Promotion Video

December 22, 2017December 22, 2017webadminCommunications, Recruitment and Retention

Parents, potential students and other community stakeholders can learn more about Parkway West Career & Technology Center by viewing a professionally made video on the schools website homepage. It is also available on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/246259143. According to Executive Director Dr. Darby Copeland, the video was developed by Orionvega and was funded locally at a … Continue reading Parkway West CTC: Promotion Video

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

Carbon Career and Technical Institute: Non-Traditional Student Recruitment Video

November 9, 2017September 17, 2020webadminCareer Information and Exploration, College and Career Pathways, Communications, Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Recruitment and Retention, Student Engagement, Video & Webinars

In fall 2017, CCTI developed an engaging 13-minute video to support non-traditional student recruiting efforts. View the video here.

A. W. Beattie Career Centers Interactive Career Day for Fifth Grade Students

November 6, 2017September 20, 2018webadminRecruitment and Retention, Student Engagement

In October 2017, fifth grade students in the A. W. Beattie Career Center region experienced an interactive career day thanks to CTC and surrounding high school students. See the attached Tribune-Review newspaper article to learn more about this exciting event. Download article HERE.

Student Recruitment and Enrollment Strategies

September 22, 2017November 7, 2017webadminBCTE Toolkits, Case Studies, Reports, Recruitment and Retention

The material presented in this guide draws upon the collective professional experience and knowledge of the Instructional Support and Guidance PLC members as presented during PLC meetings and in online discussion forums. The guide captures the information and considerations that PLC members identified as being key enrollment and recruitment strategies. Read the guide here.

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