DCTech Work Based Learning Program

Thank you ABC27 for joining us yesterday and showcasing our students!

Technical school students take part in unique ‘signing day’ (WHTM) — Dozens of Dauphin County Technical School students took the next steps toward their future Thursday. Students were joined on stage with their future employers for a signing day as th…

Today, we proudly celebrated our annual Work-Based Learning Career Signing Day! 🎉✍️

Congratulations to our incredible seniors as they take the next step toward their futures, whether entering the workforce, continuing in their cooperative education placements, or committing to serve our country. Your hard work, dedication, and determination have led you to this exciting milestone, and we couldn’t be more proud of you!

A HUGE thank you to the amazing employers and industry partners who joined us today and continue to support our students and school through meaningful career opportunities, mentorship, and partnerships. Your investment in our students truly makes a difference!

We are grateful for the support of:
Schaedler Yesco Distribution, John E. Fullerton, Inc., United States Marine Corps, Phil’s Body Shop, BBEC, Faulkner Subaru, Periodontal Associates, eciConstruction, SECCO Electric, Mountain Ridge Metals, PennDOT FMD, Blue Mountain Veterinary Care, Swab Wagon Company, Inc., Ace Handyman Services, Country Meadows Retirement Community, A. P. Williams, Apple Creek Veterinary Hospital, Mainline Excavating, Inc., Houck Services, Vengeant Apparatus, Faulkner Honda, Cove Mountain Animal Hospital, Capital Area Intermediate Unit, Air National Guard, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Sutliff VW, Valley View Masonry, Don’s Performance Center, Hoffman Ford, REMCO Inc., Mavis Discount Tire, Lobar Associates, and Heritage - MileOne Auto Sales.

The future is bright for our Wolverines!✨

🤝 Celebrating Our Work-Based Learning Partners 🤝

Last week, we had the privilege of celebrating one of our favorite events of the year, the DCTS Work-Based Learning Reception!

This special evening recognizes the incredible partnerships between DCTS and the local employers who help prepare our students for success beyond the classroom. This year, more than 150 students participated in Work-Based Learning experiences, gaining valuable hands-on training and real-world career experience throughout our region.

To our business and industry partners: thank you!
Your mentorship, support, and investment in our students truly make a lasting impact. Workforce development is a team effort, and your partnership plays a major role in helping our students build the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed for future success.

We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Mrs. Houtz, Mrs. Scheidler, and Mrs. Dacko for coordinating this wonderful event, as well as Chef Stauffer, Chef Mannino, Chef Hawbaker, and our Culinary Arts students for preparing the outstanding refreshments and hors d’oeuvres enjoyed throughout the evening.

Thank you for helping us continue to create meaningful opportunities for our students and strengthen the future workforce of our community!

Thank you, Messick Farm Equipment, for hosting 3 of our DCTS SEET students for a job shadow. It was a great learning opportunity and we appreciate you sharing your time and experiences with us.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership as well!

Thank you to the PCD (Partnership for Career Development) for hosting an amazing event last week!! DCTS WBL seniors were able to showcase their talents and skills.
A special thank you to the educators and industry partners for sharing this day with us as well.
We greatly appreciate your partnership and support!

🎉Check out our JOC's Work-Based Learning students of the month! Thank you students and CTE instructors for your hard work and dedication. Keep up the good work!

📷:
Liany Cartagena, Carpentry - Mr. Groff
Employer: C&C Counters and Cabinets
Sulav Kafley, Electrical Construction & Maintenance - Mr. Liddick
Employer: SECCO

🍪🎄 Work-Based Learning Holiday Cookie Event 🎄🍪

Our Work-Based Learning Program was excited to welcome students and their employers to campus for our annual Holiday Cookie event! Guests enjoyed sweet treats while celebrating the strong partnerships that make this program so impactful.

Students also took time to sign holiday cards for their employers as a small token of appreciation for their continued support and mentorship.

We were also grateful to have a speaker from SECCO join us to speak with our Electrical Construction & Maintenance students, sharing insight into the industry and reinforcing the real-world connections our students are building every day.

Thank you to our students, employers, and partners for helping make this event such a meaningful way to wrap up the season! 🎁✨

Congratulations to one of our own, Mr. Ryan Liddick and our partner IEC Pennsylvaniafor being a finalists for the PA Apprenticeship & Training Office's Finalist for Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Awards!

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This week we are celebrating Cradle to Career's Manufacturing Career Awareness Week. Today we would like to highlight our Welding Technology students. Thank you Vengeant Apparatus, Mountain Ridge Metals, Stephenson Equipment Public Works & Infrastructure and Myers Steel Works for partnering with us by providing work based learning opportunities for our students.

As we continue to celebrate our construction programs at DCTS. We want to highlight Building Construction Technology, Carpentry, Dauphin County Tech HVAC Program, and DC-Tech Masonry Program. Thank you eciConstruction, LLC, A.P. Williams, Lobar Associates, Inc., Valley View Masonry, and PA State of General Services for your partnership and the oppotunities offered to our students.