For Partners

The future workforce is happening now.

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

 1. 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

2.  Participate in

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

3.  DONATE/Sponsor a Signature Event or Program

Support one or more of PCD’s three annual initiatives:

1. PCD Kick Off Event - 2026 Sponsorship has concluded - ask us about 2027 Sponsorship: Donation or Sponsorship includes your ad in the CAP Guide – distributed to every participating school, year-round planning tool, and your logo on the Career Recognition Weeks Poster – seen by students, families, and school personnel in high-traffic school spaces
2. Career-Ready Symposium – Regional professional development event for educators, businesses, post-secondary education & training, community resources and more
3. CAP Student Showcase: 2026 Event Video - PCD's Capstone Event for school, business, and community leadership. Open by sponsorship or invitation only.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Yes! PCD is an EITC-approved Educational Improvement Organization.

Learn more about EITC by visiting the PA DCED website