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The future workforce is up for grabs. Who’s grabbing it?

PCD partners with employers, industry groups, community leaders, postsecondary institutions, and government agencies to build career awareness for thousands of students in South Central Pennsylvania. Whether you offer your time, your story, your space—or your sponsorship—you are helping students understand what’s possible.

Ways to Get Involved

Share Your Time or Expertise (In-Kind Support)

✔️ Present at a student Career Connections CAP program
✔️ Host a student visit or site tour
✔️ Speak with educators at the Leadership Academy
✔️ Host a Educator in the Workplace visit
✔️ Contribute your story to social media for Career Recognition Weeks

Join PCD Career Connect

✔️ Add your opportunity to our Work-Based Learning Connector
✔️ Offer job shadows, internships, or mentoring experiences
✔️ Be visible to students from across 20+ partner schools

Learn More About Career Connect

Sponsor a Signature Event or Program

Support one or more of PCD’s most visible and effective initiatives:

  • The CAP Guide – Distributed to every participating school, year-round planning tool
  • Career Recognition Weeks Poster – Seen by 100,000+ in high-traffic school spaces
  • Career-Ready Symposium – Regional professional development event for educators
  • PCD Showcase Luncheon

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Join the Cradle to Career Alliance

PCD is a founding member of the Cradle to Career Alliance, a cross-sector initiative with the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC, CAIU, and YCAL. All interested partners are welcome to participate.

Cradle to Career site

Why Partner with PCD?

  • It’s an efficient use of your valuable time using PCD’s longstanding network of schools; reach students in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, and Franklin County 
  • Align with a trusted regional nonprofit serving schools for over 30 years
  • Reach the right audience at the right time—students, school staff, community
  • Build your future talent pipeline while making a visible impact today

Ready to make a difference?
Contact us at info@crpcd.org or [Become a Partner] (link to intake form or contact page)

PCD Interest Form for South Central PA Schools

Required

Thank you for your interest in becoming a participating school with the Partnership for Career Development (PCD)!

  • PCD is honored to serve South Central PA since 1995. Our Career Awareness & Preparation (CAP) programs provide both high school students and school personnel with many benefits for participation.
  • Please complete the form below to express your interest in becoming a participating school. There is no obligation to apply.
  • Schools in and around South Central PA, serving in school HS-level youth are eligible to apply, except for those in York County. Most of York County is served by the York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL); therefore, schools currently served or eligible to be served by YCAL are not eligible to participate. If you're unsure about your eligibility, feel free to contact us.

Type of School

Is this school public, private, online, a CTC, or something other?required
Primary Contact Information
Namerequired
First Name
Last Name
Secondary Contact Name
First Name
Last Name
PCD Participation Benefits
 
All participating schools receive the full range of PCD benefits, including:

 - Career Connections Events (15-20 events for high school students)

 - Monthly School Consortium Meetings

 - Weekly Newsletters with Program Updates & Resources

 - Educator in the Workplace (Lunch & Learn Sessions)

 - Leadership Academy (Reduced fees for PCD schools)

 - Career-Ready Symposium (Professional Development Event)

 - Student Scholarships (Allen D. Quirk Excellence in Education Award)

 - PCD Showcase Luncheon (Capstone Event for Schools & Students)
School Participation Readiness
Additional Information
Is your school prepared to pay the annual service fee for participation?2025/26 PCD fee for services: $3,8502026/27 PCD fee will be $4,235 (fees have not increased since 2012)
After submitting this form, a PCD representative will contact you to discuss participation details and next steps.

For a comprehensive look "About PCD," please use this link to be directed to an Adobe document for review. Here is a link to PCD's 2024/25 SY Programs & Offerings Book for your review.

Thank you for your interest in bringing Career Awareness and Preparation to your students and school!

Partnership for Career Development (PCD) CAP Session Facilitator Application

Required

Student & Educator Programs, Cradle to Career Alliance: Participation Application

This application serves as an agreement between the Partnership for Career Development (PCD) and you/your organization to participate in one or more Career Awareness Preparation (CAP) programs. CAP programs are offered in many occupations and formats. CAP programs are offered to, and attended by interested students and school personnel in PCD's participating schools. Through your support, PCD can provide Authentic, Relevant, and Quality CAP offerings that give attendees real-world information about career options.

Attendance and Presenter Responsibilityrequired

High School Presentation Tips from PCD

Terms and Conditionsrequired
Signature: My name in the box below, constitutes my understanding of this agreement with the Partnership for Career Development (PCD) and the terms outlined above. 
Media Release: By checking the box below I acknowledge that I/my organization is aware that this agreement will act as a media release and I approve use of my image and mention of my organization in PCD media and promotion. PCD encourages and recommends sharing media alerts and posts before, during, and after student programs. Students attend with school blanket media releases at all PCD events unless otherwise noted at the event (uncommon).required
I / our organization has provided assistance with PCD's prior student/educator programming.
Funding opportunities:PCD has worked diligently to locate & secure funding so program presenters are NOT required to pay a fee to participate.However:If your organization can provide sponsorship and/or investment towards these important offerings, it will assure that we can continue to offer our wide scope of CAP efforts well into the future. Please use the link above, visit our website, and/or provide your information below to be contacted about how your organization can support the Partnership for Career Development.

Partnership for Career Development

Program Format 1: Career Connections - "CAP Industry Insider Sessions" high school level student program)
 

PCD's Career Connections Programs are promoted directly through our participating consortiums of school CAP personnel in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and Perry Counties. All attending students are chaperoned by school support staff. Programs are generally held at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU), 55 Miller St., Enola.  

 

Industry Insider Sessions (previously called "Table Talks") provide the opportunity for small group conversations, with students using an "Informational Interview" format, using a PCD-prior-provided list of questions. Rotation timings and formats vary by event. At the conclusion, students share out group responses to 2-3 questions that summarize their experience, what they learned, and the impact of the session. 

 

PCD will provide all school chaperones with your contact information to continue conversations and help build & grow partnerships. 

Please select one or more "Industry Insider Sessions" (table talks) below (Note: Program Dates are in ongoing development, and subject to date changes and updates - PCD will notify you to confirm final dates/times):
Program Format 2: Career Connections Interactive Discovery Labs (high school level student programs)
 

PCD's Career Connections Programs are promoted directly through our participating consortiums of school CAP personnel in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and Perry Counties. All attending students are chaperoned by school support staff. 

These Interactive Discovery Labs are generally held at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU), 55 Miller St., Enola, and require demonstrations and "hands on" opportunities, using equipment, simulations, and/or activities related to your field. PCD encourages presenters to bring engaging technology like simulators, and virtual reality.

Prior to the session, PCD provides registered students and participating presenters, a list of information interview questions to ask during rotations. At the conclusion, students share out group responses to 2-3 questions that summarize their experience and what they have learned.  

PCD will provide all school chaperones with your contact information to continue conversations and help build & grow partnerships. 

Please select one or more below - all sessions are currently in development:
Program Format 3: Career Connections Student Site Tours and Interactive Demonstrations
 

PCD's Career Connections Programs are promoted directly through our participating consortiums of school CAP personnel in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and Perry Counties. All attending students are chaperoned by school support staff, dates are generally flexible, and PCD can assist with finding the best possible date.

These programs take place at your facility and consist of a brief presentation and tour/interactive demonstration.  PCD recommends these be as active and engaging as possible to help create interest and curiosity for attending students. All chaperones will be provided your contact information for further engagement.

Student numbers are at your determination based on your capacity. Times for these sessions are generally 9:30am-12:00pm.  If you are able to provide lunch for the students, they can extend their visit until 1:00/1:30pm.

Visit the Cradle to Career website for info about 2024-25 Career Recognition Weeks.

Please select your interests below. Dates, if not specified, generally align with Career Recognition Weeks:
Educator in the Workplace / Leadership Academy - School Personnel Site Tours
 
PCD provides a limited number of educator tours during the school year to introduce school staff to high demand, high interest, and high placement careers. PCD promotes these through multiple school networks, and educators are provided continuing education credits for attending (PCD pays for these costs).

Sessions take place at your facility and include a meal (provided by you, the host organization), presentation/s of career/job needs, and a facility tour, when possible. You may limit the number of attendees, based on your facility. PCD generally recommends limiting to 10 for Educator in the Workplace. 

Lunch sessions run from 11:30am – 2:30pm - dates are flexible. 

Also available:

Leadership Academy is a fully dedicated tour day for school staff - Leadership Academy tours may be larger. Contact us for more info.

I would like to sponsor an educator site tour at my facility with a lunch and/or a jobs/careers presentation.
 

PCD, in partnership with the Harrisburg Regional Chamber, the Capital Area Intermediate Unit, and the York County Alliance for Learning , have developed a collective impact model: "The Cradle to Career Alliance."

Through participation in the Alliance, you can join over 200 members who have committed to assisting with Career Awareness and Preparation in South Central PA through monthly meetings, a yearly summit, and active participation.

The Alliance developed Career Recognition Weeks, which PCD supports through our programs for participating schools in PCD's consortiums, as well as other schools, businesses, and organizations.

We welcome your participation in the Alliance and in support of Career Recognition weeks.

Cradle to Career Alliance

Collective Impact Model for Career Awareness & Preparation