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Workforce Development Program

Workforce Development

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The Workforce Development Program at Franklin County Career and Technology Center prepares 11th and 12th grade students for success after high school by focusing on career exploration, employability skills, and real-world experiences. Students develop essential workplace skills such as communication, professionalism, financial literacy, and workplace safety while identifying their strengths and career interests. Through hands-on learning opportunities like job shadowing, work-based learning experiences, and cooperative education, students gain valuable on-the-job experience and build confidence in professional settings. The program is individualized to support each student’s goals and may include opportunities to earn industry certifications, helping students transition successfully into the workforce or postsecondary education.

  • PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    • Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA or above and be passing all core subjects to qualify for admission and be interviewed. Selection is based on grades, attendance, and discipline, as well as an interview evaluation.
    • Must be enrolling for 11th or 12th grade.
    • Must be able to provide their own transportation to and from job sites. 
    • Expected to shadow, gain employment, and earn industry certifications.

     

    WHO SHOULD APPLY?

    • A student who did not get an initial spot at FCCTC due to an excessive number of applicants.
    • A student who needs to focus on employability skills.
    • A student who wants some guidance with career exploration to find their interests and strengths.
    • A student who realizes that high school is coming to an end and just doesn’t know what to do after graduation.
    • A student who would like a career in an occupational area not offered at FCCTC.

    • Career Exploration- Let’s find out what you are good at!
    • Employability Skills-Explore skills that needed to be a great employee in today’s workforce.
    • Health Safety– Learn how to be safe and stay healthy in many work environments.
    • Communication Skills- Observe and practice listening, speaking and digital skills as well as how to be self-assertive at work.
    • Consumer Skills- Once you start making money in the workforce, learn how to use it wisely.

     

    What is Work-Based Learning?

    •  Each semester guiding the student by the students’ interests and abilities.
    •  Instruction on how to be a successful employee in today’s workforce.
    •  Allowing students to be able to earn industry certifications to give them a competitive advantage.
    •  Individualized trainings tailored to student’s desired career path.

  • Direct Articulations

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      • Free introduction to Massage Therapy 15-hour online course
      • $200 deposit waiver/tuition credit upon completing the course
    • Saint Francis University, Francis Worldwide – 6 credits for an Associate’s degree, 12 credits for a Bachelor’s degree.
      • 25% tuition reduction
        • 720 hours completed
        • All competencies met

    NOCTI

    • Pass your written assessment to recieve your recommended credit waiver at the Awards Ceremony.
      • 3 credits – Recommended to be awarded in Workplace Literacy or General Business.

     

Lori Stockman

Mrs. Stockman earned her Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus in Elementary Education from Edinburg University of Pennsylvania. She earned her Master of Arts in Education with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix and also holds a Program Specialist certificate in the area of English as a Second Language (ESOL). She has recently earned her Cooperative Education Certificate through Penn State University. Mrs. Stockman brings over 25 years of teaching experience to this program

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