Franklin County Career and Technology Center

FCCTC K-12 Counseling Plan
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PA Career Standards

School Counseling

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

-Mark Twain

Career Research

Local Summer Programs:
Gap Year Programs:
- Information on Gap Year Programs
- Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange: Vocational Scholarship Program
  - The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Vocational Program offers graduating high school seniors with vocational interests the opportunity to spend their 13^th year abroad living with a German host family, participating in a training or school program, and gaining work experience through internships with German companies.
  - Application
- You will make your resume is class during your junior year, some instructors may have you work on one sooner. Your resumes will be used for your Mock Interview.
- Mock Interview Student Guide
- Example Resume
- Reference Outline
- Employment Application
- Thank You Email
- The Perdue Owl Resume Workshop
- Grammarly

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College and Post-Secondary

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Full College Credit Summary
- Harrisburg Area Community College
  - Course Descriptions
  - FCCTC Counselor will meet with the class to enroll at the beginning of the semester.
  - Classroom instructor teaches the course at FCCTC and content will be learned during the semester for high school credit. Enrollment allows college credits to be earned in addition.
  - $83.50 per credit.
- Pennsylvania College of Technology
  - Course Descriptions
  - FCCTC Counselor will meet with the class to enroll at the beginning of the semester.
  - Classroom instructor teaches the course at FCCTC and content will be learned during the semester for high school credit. Enrollment allows college credits to be earned in addition.
  - No cost per credit.
DIRECT ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS:

Complete an articulation form with the teacher and counselor to apply to be exempt from credits at these post-secondary schools:

Academy For Media Production

Culinary Institute of America

Delaware Valley University

Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) – Application

Hagerstown Community College (HCC) – Application

Harcum College

Pennsylvania Western University, California PA Campus

Pittsburgh Technical College

Saint Francis University

Thaddeus Stevens-BCT

Thaddeus Stevens-Welding Technology

Thaddeus Stevens-Welding, Metals Fabrication

University of North Western Ohio (UNOH)-Auto – Application

University of North Western Ohio (UNOH)-HVAC – Application

Wilson College

STATEWIDE ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS:

CareerTech will produce the SOAR paperwork for seniors who are eligible to be exempt from credits at state-approved post-secondary schools when requested.
- Students must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA in their CareerTech program.
- Must earn their high school diploma.
- Must score competent or advanced on their NOCTI assessment.
- Must complete ALL program tasks or competencies.
- Schools that offer these credits
- Need more details?
- SOAR details
- Examples of SOAR packets completed by instructors
How do I apply for a college?
- Read over the schools admissions website. You can apply directly from their website using their application or you can complete the Common App if you will be applying to many schools.
- Find out what tests the school requires from their admissions page, if any.
- Sign up for the SAT’s or ACT’s. (Sign up for the TEA’s if your nursing/medical school requires the score.)
- Make sure you are aware of application deadlines.
- Talk to your sending school guidance office to see if colleges will be coming for an Instant Decision Day or if they offer application fee waivers.
- Career Cruising
- Pa Career Zone
- Education Planner
SCHOLARSHIPS:
- Current List of Scholarships
- We advertise local and national scholarships that we feel you have a good chance of earning.
- We post the chart in the cafeteria, hallway, and in the counseling office.
- Please stop by the office to pick up a paper application or apply to digital apps on the link above.
- PHEAA Scholarship Tip Sheet
- PHEAA Scholarship Tip Sheet (Spanish)
- Best places to find Scholarships
STUDENT LOANS AND GRANTS:
- You may apply for student aid by completing the Financial Aid Online Forms. The site is called FAFSA or PHEAA. You will apply for loans and grant money on this same application.
- PHEAA Student Aid Guide
- PHEAA Student Aid Guide (Spanish)
- myStudentAid Mobile App

Student Support and Services

Emotional support cat

- Most widely used services in Franklin County and the surrounding areas. Daytime use and 24-hour use for the following needs are included:
  - Abuse and Assault
  - Grief and Loss
  - Depression
  - Mental Health and Counseling Services
  - Suicide
  - Bullying
  - Drugs, Alcohol, and Nicotine
  - COVID-19 Crisis Counseling
  - Health Insurance
  - Pregnancy and Parenting
  - Food, Supply, and Rent Assistance
  - General Human Service Line for Franklin County
  - Local Help Line
BULLYING:
- If you know that bullying is happening with you, your child or someone you know, please contact the Instructor, Counselor, or Principal and we will intervene.
- We have boxes around the building to anonymously report and posters with numbers to contact.
- PA Bullying Prevention Consultation Line: 866-716-0424
- US Department of Health and Human Services
- Center for Safe Schools
- Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bullying Prevention
- Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
DEPRESSION:
- Consider having your child meet with the School Based Laurel Life Counselor
- Talk with your FCCTC or sending school counselor or make an appointment at one of the local offices.
- Families for Depression Awareness
SUICIDE:
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Franklin County Crisis Intervention
- Contact Helpline: 1-800-932-4616 or 717-264-2555
- Contact the FCCTC or sending school counseling office for assistance.
- Call 988 in an emergency OR go to Crisis at Chambersburg Hospital or nearest hospital.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP):
- Any student can be referred to SAP if you are concerned for them for any of the reasons above.
- Bring the completed SAP form to the instructor.
- Call: 1-844-SAF2SAY
- SAFE2SAYPA
- Install the “SAFE2SAY Something PA” App
- If you have any issue with another student in school, we prefer to deal with it in school first. If you have an emergency issue after hours, please use Safe2Say Something. Based on the issue, they will notify us, the local police, Children and Youth, or other relevant emergency services.
- What is Sextortion?
  - It is when someone online threatens to send an image or video of you to other people if you do not pay them or provide more sexual content. It is blackmail.
  - FBI Statement
- Sextortion is a scam and it is trending. Typically, boys are extorted for money and girls are extorted for more images, but not true in all cases. You may know the bad actor/criminal, but you most likely do not. Demands for money are often internationally organized. Most incidents occur on Instagram, Snapchat, and gaming platforms
  - FBI Statement
- Please contact your instructor, your counselor, or your principal…we will intervene. Do not wait because a Sextortion threat seems to be time-sensitive. You are not in trouble, you are the victim, it is a crime.
  - FBI Statement – “You are not in trouble.”
- Stop the chat.
- Take screenshots of the text and profile.
- Block the account and report it to the platform.
- Report it to a trusted adult and to law enforcement with your guardians.
- Get support.
- DO NOT send more images.
- DO NOT respond to demands or pay.
- DO NOT enter into further communication.
- DO NOT think you are alone.
All of the following is Sextortion:
- “I am being blackmailed online over nude images of me.” (The images may or may not be of you)
- Anyone threatens to share intimate images or videos of you online.
- “Need you back on webcam today. U know I know where you go to school. U know what I can send to everyone.” U know I can ruin your life.”
  - FBI Statement
- “I will send the pic you sent me to your TikTok friend list unless you pay $500 now. Pay me now!”
- Call 911 for help.
- Contact the FBI: 800-CALL-FBI
- Learn more and report an incident.
- Missing and Exploited Children or 800-843-5678
- Having nudes online is scary, but there is hope to get them taken down.
  - How can I help someone in this situation?
  - Animated description of Sextortion for younger viewers using cats

What Are You Looking For?

Scholarships

Career Education and Work Standards

K-12 School Guidance Plan

- Local Summer/Gap Year Programs
- Online Resources, Books & Magazines

Are You Career Ready?

Career Portfolio

When do I start my portfolio?

You will start building your portfolio in 11^th grade with the assistance of your instructor and the classroom assistant. Some programs find it more valuable to begin in 10^th grade.

Why do I create a portfolio?

It is a place to keep all the data that reflects you personally and professionally. You may show portions of the content to a co-op employer, at an interview for a full-time job, and it is yours to take home with you when you graduate. It also fulfills 339 and Career Education Work Standards for this school and provides artifacts for your sending school as proof of your education.

What is included in your portfolio?

Good (Minimum)

– Resume
– Mock Job Application
– Mock Interview Employer Results
– Mock Interview Thank You Email

Better

– Resume
– Mock Job Application
– Mock Interview Employer Results
– Mock Interview Thank You Email
– Reference Page
– Career Objective: Include original or digital copy of results
– Career Cruising Results: Include original or digital copy of results
– Certifications: Include original or digital copy of certificate/results
– Program Competencies: Include original or digital copy of results

Best

– Resume
– Mock Job Application
– Mock Interview Employer Results
– Mock Interview Thank You Email
– Reference Page
– Career Objective: Include original or digital copy of results
– Career Cruising Results: Include original or digital copy of results
– Certifications: Include original or digital copy of certificate/results
– Program Competencies: Include original or digital copy of results
– Short-term goal plan
– Define your future occupation
– Vocational Reflection Entries
– Program/Project Pictures (Significant projects/assignments)

Other General Information:

– Some programs call your portfolio a notebook or other terms.

– Your teacher may direct you to maintain your portfolio digitally, in print, or both ways.

– After many years of collecting documents in your portfolio, you will be ready to purchase a small thin nice professional portfolio on your own. Then you can put a few items from your CareerTech portfolios such as your resume, project pictures, certifications, and any other valuable documents.

– Additional Information for general resumes, job-specific resumes, templates, and other examples & for general cover emails, job-specific cover letters, and templates.

– Learn More Information for Interview Suggestions and Mock Interview directions.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

How do I become a member of NTHS?

Your teacher is responsible for nominating you during the semester you are in attendance during your 11th or 12th grade year.

What are the minimum requirements?
- You must have a CUM GPA of at least 3.0.
- You must have an A in class, a minimum of a 92% in your CareerTech program.
- You must have good attendance, grades, and attitude.
Is there a cost?
- Yes, $30.00, but you pay a $10.00 activity fee. CareerTech pays the $20.00 balance.
What is included in my package and when do I receive it all?
- You will receive your certificate and tassel at the senior awards ceremony, in May of your graduating year. You may purchase additional items such as cords, tees, and ropes from the NTHS website. If you miss your awards ceremony, items will be delivered to your sending school.
Other information:
- You may be a member of NHS at your sending school and NTHS at CareerTech. That means you are OUTSTANDING!
- This honor looks amazing on your resume.
- You will be eligible to apply for NTHS scholarships, earn discounts on services, have access to recommendations from the honor society, and more.
- Visit the NTHS Website for more information.

Counseling Team Members

School Counseling Team Members

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Brenda Kimple
School Counselor
brenda.kimple@franklinctc.com
223-234-1525

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Lisa Mertz
School Counselor
lisa.mertz@franklinctc.com
223-234-1527

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April Harman
Administrative Assistant
april.harman@franklinctc.com
223-234-1526

Meet Maple Syrup, the Resident Emotional Support Cat.

Maple Syrup
Resident Emotional Support Cat

Programs of Study by Counselor

- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry
- Cosmetology
- Diesel Mechanics
- Electrical Occupations
- Graphic Communications
- Information Systems Technology
- Land and Horticulture
- Marketing
- Mechatronics
- Medical Assisting
- Veterinary Assisting
- Workforce Development
- Agricultural Mechanics
- Allied Health
- Automotive Collision and Repair
- Building Construction Trades
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Assisting
- Early Childhood
- Electronics
- Engineering Technology
- HVAC
- Machining Technology
- Welding

Public Documents

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School Counseling

School Counseling

Career Research

Looking for a Job?

Military

Local Summer/Gap Year Programs

Resume and Interview Prep

College and Post-Secondary

Earning College Credits at FCCTC

Articulation Agreements

SAT's

Searching for a College?

Scholarships, Student Loans and Grants

Student Support and Services

Student Life and Helping Services

Bullying and Mental Health

Safe2Say

Sextortion

What Are You Looking For?

Student Support & Services

Are You Career Ready?

FCCTC Career Portfolio

Career Portfolio

When do I start my portfolio?

Why do I create a portfolio?

What is included in your portfolio?

Good (Minimum)

Better

Best

Other General Information:

National Technical Honor Society

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

How do I become a member of NTHS?

What are the minimum requirements?

Is there a cost?

What is included in my package and when do I receive it all?

Other information:

Counseling Team Members

School Counseling Team Members

Programs of Study by Counselor

Mrs. Kimple

Mrs. Mertz

Public Documents

FCCTC K-12 Counseling Plan

PA Career Standards

Public Documents

FCCTC K-12 Counseling Plan

PA Career Standards