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Workforce Development Program

Workforce Development

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  • 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

    • 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 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She earned her Master of Art’s in Education with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Phoenix and also holds a Program specialist certificate in the area of English as a Second Language (ESOL). She is currently pursuing her Cooperative Education Certificate through Penn State University. Mrs. Stockman brings over 20 years of teaching experience to this program.

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