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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.

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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. 

Partnership for Career Development

 

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. 

 

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. 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

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