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Offers over 50 programs in a variety of specialties, including cosmetology, construction, creative and design, culinary arts, floriculture, health, mechanical, and protective services.

Focuses on community employment and participation opportunities as well as the businesses Achieva currently operates: pallet manufacturing, packaging and assembly, and cleaning and janitorial services. These businesses are integrated (e.g., employ people with and without disabilities) and pay at or above minimum wage. Achieva Employment Supports also include the Vault Art Studio that offers the opportunity for artists with disabilities to receive professional-level arts instruction, access to exhibition space, and career coaching.

Prescreens and check pre-requisites for class opportunities in nursing aide, trucking, and forklift.

Offers students and adults a unique opportunity to learn job readiness skills with hands-on application from instructors who have an extensive background in the field. Provides the opportunity for students to apply what they have learned by going out into the field on a cooperative learning experience. Offer programs in multiple areas such as Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, and Veterinary Science. Programs are designed for those students who want to earn a degree or certificate, who plan to transfer to a higher education, or are lifelong learners and working professionals who want to update their skills.

Prescreens and check pre-requisites for class opportunities in nursing aide, trucking, and forklift.

Sponsorship of up to 2 years of full time college or vocational training leading to a degree or certificate. Participants determine the school/training site program they are interested in from a list of approved training programs. Participants must apply for assistance such as PELL/PHEAA grants, if applicable.

School students with disabilities gain experience in the community through work at a variety of job settings as preparation for successful integration into the workforce as adults.

Provides a vocational/technical school.

A public high school specializing in career and technical education for students in grades 9-12. Those programs prepare students for success in college, the workplace and in life. All of the career and technical programs are aligned to both Pennsylvania State Standards and national industry certifications.

Offers technical programs for high school students that combine classroom theory, hands-on application, and access to state of the art equipment. Adult programs are also offered and include practical nursing, heavy equipment operator, and combination CDL/Heavy Equipment.

Prescreens and check pre-requisites for class opportunities in nursing aide, trucking, and forklift.

Provides integrated support services to remove barriers that may inhibit career advancement by offering adult education, bilingual skills training, job readiness, case management and employment services. Bilingual skills training includes the following career pathways:

• Health Care: CNA and dental assistant
• Business and Hospitality
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• General Office (clerical)

Offers:

• Employment Services: Assistance with resume, job application completion, preparation, skills workshops, interviewing skills, soft skills, referral to short training, assessment of job interests, job search and job placement assistance.
• Case Management Services: Help with issues which interfere with the completion of the program and job placement. Referrals are given to resources within the community.
• Adult Education Services: Pre-GED instruction, GED preparation in Spanish, English as a Second Language Instruction, Workplace English utilizing computerized resources, Computer Literacy de

Brings educators, students, business and industry together to prepare students to obtain first jobs in high-skill, high-wage careers. School-to-work programs integrate academic and occupational learning and utilize the workplace, in addition to the classroom, as an active learning environment by making employers joint partners with educators in providing opportunities for all students to participate in work-based learning experiences.

Provides programs that include subjects such as automotive technology, culinary, enrichment, health/medical professions, language, trades and welding. Registration and tuition vary depending on class and field of study.

Career lectures and presentation are taken in to particapting schools. Each lecture is designed for a designated age group. Career Lecture Series: One to two class periods where a diverse range of professionals (e.g., healthcare, trades, business, sciences, etc.) will visit area high schools and provide an in-depth discussion about their respective careers, the skills and/or educational pathways required to be successful and the potential opportunities for advancement. Students will have the opportunity to interact with these professionals to stimulate conversations about the endless careers out there. Designed for 9th to 12th grade students. Careers in Energy (Gas, Nuclear, Electric, Oil and Green (Solar and Wind)): Working in partnership with Cabot Oil & Gas and regional energy companies, provide a one-day classroom presentation with businesses from these five sectors within the energy field. Students learn about the science and technology utilized as well as career opportunities available in this

Offers technical education to high school students from participating school district in the following areas: Advanced Precision Machining Advertising Art & Design Automotive Technology Carpentry Collision Repair Technology Computer Networking Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Culinary Arts Dental Health Technology Diesel and Truck Technology Electrical Systems Technology Electronics Technology Health Professions VAC & Plumbing Technology Masonry Welding Wood Design and Technology

Provides technical and career programs that offer specialized associate degrees and diplomas.

Offers a high school-based enrichment and mentoring program focused on career exposure to the food services and facility management industries. Also offers Drexel University and St. Joseph’s University students opportunities to gain an understanding of employment opportunities at Aramark and direct access to Aramark’s post-graduate employment programs.

Offers students and adults a unique opportunity to learn job readiness skills with hands-on application from instructors who have an extensive background in the field. Provides the opportunity for students to apply what they have learned by going out into the field on a cooperative learning experience. Offer programs in multiple areas such as Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, and Veterinary Science. Programs are designed for those students who want to earn a degree or certificate, who plan to transfer to a higher education, or are lifelong learners and working professionals who want to update their skills.

Offers a number of scholarships annually to students who are interested in post-secondary training to prepare for a career in the tool, die and manufacturing industry. Promotes workforce development through K to 12th grade programming.

Prescreens and check pre-requisites for class opportunities in nursing aide, trucking, and forklift.

Offers 21 programs of study that include architecture and construction, carpentry, plumbing and heating technology, health science, hospitality, culinary arts, human services, cosmetology, and more. Combines classroom theory, access to equipment, and hands-on application.

Offers a wide range of adult education opportunities including: adult integrated programs (full time), online courses, short courses, workshops, and a Practical Nursing program.

Offers technical education and training at the diploma level. Programs include: Computer Systems Support Technician; Electrical and Electronic Systems Technology; Medical Assistant; and Practical Nursing.

A secondary special education program focused on providing comprehensive academic instruction and real-life career exploration, experiences, and training to students with disabilities to best prepare them for successful post-secondary training and education, employment, and independent living. Programming includes: Employment Transition Services - instruction to develop transition portfolios which includes a letter of interest, resume, applications, and thank-you letters. Practical Assessment Exploration System Lab (PAES) - a simulated work environment that provides students with a scope and sequence curriculum to expose students to a wide variety of career fields and to further assess skills and interests such as consumer science, computer technology, problem solving, process and production, and communication. Academic Instruction and Remediation Lab - students receive instruction and remediation based upon the standards in the areas of reading, writing, and math. Independent Living Lab - students receiv