About Us Who We Are Joint Operating Committee Right-To-Know Student Services School Directory Cosmetology Clinic Work for BCCTC District Resources Programs Automotive Technology Business Information Systems Carpentry Collision Repair Commercial Art and Design Cooperative Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diversified Occupations Electrical Occupations Graphic Arts and Printing Greenhouse Landscaping Health Occupations HVAC-R Logistics & Material Handling Machine Tool Technology Masonry/Bricklaying Veterinary Assistant Welding Parents & Students Alumni Campus Security Certifications Clubs and Activities Mascaro Academy School Counseling Student Services School Directory Staff and Faculty PROGRAMS SERVICE Culinary Arts "Testimonials provide a sense of what it's like to work with you, or what it's like to use your products and services." Culinary Arts Culinary Arts is an instructional program that prepares students for employment related to institutional, commercial or self-owned food establishments or other food industry occupations. Instruction and specialized learning experiences include theory, laboratory and work experience related to planning, selecting, preparing and serving of quantity food and food products; nutritive values; use and care of commercial equipment; safety; and sanitation precautions. Instructional skills are provided to individuals desiring to become employed in all areas of the food service industry at entry level. Students choosing to take the “ServSafe” Food Safety Certification class may receive college credit for attaining “ServSafe” certification and will qualify to apply for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture State Food Safety Certification. In-Class Certification Reference: SP/2 Course Description This is a 2-Year PDE Approved Program of Study – CIP Code 12.0508 Baking & Pastry Arts Catering Customer Service Gourmet & Fine Dining Menu Planning & Nutrition CERTIFICATIONS Career Paths Potential Professions: Caterer Chefs & Head Cooks Dietitian and Nutritionist First Line Supervisors of Food Preparation & Serving Workers Food Scientists & Technologists Food Service Manager Meeting, Convention & Event Planners Waiters & Waitresses Postsecondary Options College: CCBC Culinary Institute of America, NY Campus IUP Academy of Culinary Arts School of Culinary Arts at PTC Sullivan University Employment/Internships: Arby’s (Monaca) Anthony’s Pizzeria Beaver Meadows (Beaver) Bridge City Brinery Burger King (Aliquippa & Monaca) DeAngelis Donuts (Rochester) Grand Valley Inn (New Brighton) Harold’s Inn (Hopewell) CIA Internship: The Poconos IUP Externship: Ocean Reef Club (Key Largo, Florida) Jimmy John’s (Monaca) McDonald’s (Beaver Falls & Coraopolis) Nesmith Catering (Rochester) Seven Oaks Country Club Shadow Lakes Country Club Taco Bell (Baden) Texas Roadhouse (Monaca) Wendy’s (Chippewa & Leetsdale) Military: US Air Force US Army US Coast Guard US Marine Corps US Navy *Click here to learn about additional learning opportunities through COOP are available with this program. Mr. Ben Piper bpiper@bcctc.org 724-728-5800 x 222 Instructional Assistants Evie Narry Jon Kaszer

About Us Who We Are Joint Operating Committee Right-To-Know Student Services School Directory Cosmetology Clinic Work for BCCTC District Resources Programs Automotive Technology Business Information Systems Carpentry Collision Repair Commercial Art and Design Cooperative Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diversified Occupations Electrical Occupations Graphic Arts and Printing Greenhouse Landscaping Health Occupations HVAC-R Logistics & Material Handling Machine Tool Technology Masonry/Bricklaying Veterinary Assistant Welding Parents & Students Alumni Campus Security Certifications Clubs and Activities Mascaro Academy School Counseling Student Services School Directory Staff and Faculty PROGRAMS HEALTHCARE MEDICAL Health Occupations "I picked Health Occupations so I can better understand the careers available in the medical industry and learn how to help others." McKenzie F. Health Occupations Working with our elderly, you’ll grow as a caregiver—and as a person. Here you can practice and be appreciated for your heartfelt care. You can thrive making a real difference in the lives of real people. With the daily opportunity to build relationships with our seniors, their families and friends, you’ll flourish in a career that’s abundantly fulfilling. Participate in a Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) education program, once the class room training is completed the PCT Trainee provides assistance to professional nursing staff in the care of residents/patients through performance of routine direct and indirect resident/patient care activities, according to established policies and procedures. Maintains resident/patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality. Promotes resident/patient acceptance of treatment goals and responds promptly to overall resident/patient needs. The PCT Trainee will be permitted to work in this capacity until passing the state competency examination. Instruction consists of core course content with clinical experiences in one or two health related occupations. The core curriculum consists of planned courses for introduction of health careers, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical aspects of health care and communications, and at least three (3) planned courses for the knowledge and skills for the occupational area such as medical assisting, ward clerk, nursing assisting, etc. The Health Occupations instructional program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment in a minimum of three (3) related health occupations under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. Requirements to Test for PCT Certification: Required to pay $109 to take PCT certification Complete 2 years in the Health occupations program 10 unexcused and excused absences or less in one semester Maintain an 80% in knowledge Have shown professionalism and be without discipline for the duration of program Course Description This is a 2-Year PDE Approved Program of Study – CIP Code 51.0899 Anatomy & Physiology Medical Terminology Participation in Clinical Rotations Patient Care Skills Potential to Earn 5 Industry Certifications Patient Care Technician Preparation CERTIFICATIONS Career Paths Potential Professions: Clinical Nurse Specialist Dietetic Technicians Home Health Aide Licensed Practical Nurse Medical and Health Services Manager Medical Assistant Nurse Practitioner Nurse Anesthetists Radiologist Technologists and Technicians Registered Nurse Speech Pathologist Clinical Opportunites Requirements to Observe at Clinical Site: Lutheran SeniorLife: Purchase program uniform Complete 2 years in the Health occupations program 10 unexcused and excused absences or less in one semester Maintain an 80% in knowledge Have shown professionalism and be without discipline for the duration of program Postsecondary Options Clarion University CCBC – Career Pathways Program Geneva College LPN Programs by State OVH School of Nursing Pittsburgh Technical College Robert Morris University Slippery Rock University Waynesburg University Employment: Beaver Elder Care & Rehab Center Chartiers Mental Health Center Concordia at Villa St. Joseph Creek Meadows Heritage Valley Health System Liken Home Care Lutheran SeniorLife Masonic Village – Sewickley North Hills Health and Rehab Pocket Nurse (Alumni Owned & Operated) Progressive Home Health Providence Care Center Rochester Manor + Villa West Hills Health and Rehab West Penn Burn Center Military: US Air Force US Army US Coast Guard US Marine Corps US Navy *Click here to learn about additional learning opportunities through COOP are available with this program. Instructor: Ms. Nicole Todd ntodd@bcctc.org 724-728-5800 x 235 Instructional Assistant Mrs. Izzie Mitsch

About Us Who We Are Joint Operating Committee Right-To-Know Student Services School Directory Cosmetology Clinic Work for BCCTC District Resources Programs Automotive Technology Business Information Systems Carpentry Collision Repair Commercial Art and Design Cooperative Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diversified Occupations Electrical Occupations Graphic Arts and Printing Greenhouse Landscaping Health Occupations HVAC-R Logistics & Material Handling Machine Tool Technology Masonry/Bricklaying Veterinary Assistant Welding Parents & Students Alumni Campus Security Certifications Clubs and Activities Mascaro Academy School Counseling Student Services School Directory Staff and Faculty PROGRAMS Advanced manufacturing Machine Tool Technology “Have customers review you and share what they had to say. Click to edit and add their testimonial.” Where education meets industry, igniting potential to empower futures. Machine Tool Technology The Machine Tool Technology is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in all aspects of shaping metal parts. Instruction involves making computations relating to work dimensions, tooling, and feeds and speeds of machining. Students who complete this program are well prepared to enter entry-level and much needed, high-priority manufacturing positions or may advance their technical education. Emphasis is placed upon bench work and the operation of lathes, power saws, shapers, milling machines grinders, drills, and computer operated equipment (CNC and CIM). Instruction also includes the use of precision measuring instruments such as layout tools, micrometers and gauges; methods of machining and heat treatment (that may include MIG welding pending the project) of various metals; blueprint reading; and the layout of machine parts. Also, instruction prepares students to operate several hand and computer controlled machines. Course Description This is a 2-Year PDE Approved Program of Study – CIP Code 48.0501 CAD Designing & Blueprint Reading CNC Operating & Programming Manual Machine Operating Precision Machining & Measurement Robotic Engineering & Competing CERTIFICATIONS Career Paths Potential Professions: Computer Controlled Machine Tool Operators CNC Programmers Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters Machinists Manufacturing Production Technician Multiple Machine Tool Setters Robotics Technician Tool and Die Makers Postsecondary Options College: New Castle School of Trades Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Precision Manufacturing Institute Employment: Bolland Machine Minnotte Manufacturing Incorporated Military: US Air Force US Army US Coast Guard US Marine Corps US Navy *Click here to learn about additional learning opportunities through COOP are available with this program. Instructor: Mr. George Metz gmetz@bcctc.org 724-728-5800 x 228

About Us Who We Are Joint Operating Committee Right-To-Know Student Services School Directory Cosmetology Clinic Work for BCCTC District Resources Programs Automotive Technology Business Information Systems Carpentry Collision Repair Commercial Art and Design Cooperative Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diversified Occupations Electrical Occupations Graphic Arts and Printing Greenhouse Landscaping Health Occupations HVAC-R Logistics & Material Handling Machine Tool Technology Masonry/Bricklaying Veterinary Assistant Welding Parents & Students Alumni Campus Security Certifications Clubs and Activities Mascaro Academy School Counseling Student Services School Directory Staff and Faculty Board Agendas 2024 January 2024 December 2024 Amended February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 April 2024 Amended May 2024 June 2024 June 2024 Amended June Special Meeting 2024 June Special Meeting Amended 2024 August 2024 August Addendum as Amended 2024 August Amended 2024 August 5th Special Meeting Agenda 2024 August 5th Special Meeting Agenda Amended 2024 September 2024 September Amended 2024 October 2024 November 2024 December 2024

About Us Who We Are Joint Operating Committee Right-To-Know Student Services School Directory Cosmetology Clinic Work for BCCTC District Resources Programs Automotive Technology Business Information Systems Carpentry Collision Repair Commercial Art and Design Cooperative Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diversified Occupations Electrical Occupations Graphic Arts and Printing Greenhouse Landscaping Health Occupations HVAC-R Logistics & Material Handling Machine Tool Technology Masonry/Bricklaying Veterinary Assistant Welding Parents & Students Alumni Campus Security Certifications Clubs and Activities Mascaro Academy School Counseling Student Services School Directory Staff and Faculty PROGRAMS SERVICE Cosmetology "Testimonials provide a sense of what it's like to work with you, or what it's like to use your products and services." Name, Machine Tool Students COSMETOLOGY CLINIC Cosmetology Cosmetology is a three-year program designed to train students to learn a variety of services related to the care of hair, skin, and nails. Students are expected to have strong attendance to become eligible to take the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology Exam. Instruction includes the latest techniques in hair cutting, styling, chemical applications, coloring and Esthetics. Manicuring, pedicuring, make-up and ethnic haircare are included. Specific instruction of sanitation and disinfection will be presented to follow the steps that address the specific tasks according to Pennsylvania State Laws and Regulations. Students will be introduced to Employment Skills, Salesmanship, and Business Ethics necessary for professional development. The State Exam preparation curriculum will follow guidelines set for Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology Regulations. According to the PA State Board of Cosmetology, students must have met the mandatory hours to take the State Board Exam and complete 1250 hours for licensing. Course Description Cosmetology Sciences & Theory Hair Cutting & Styling Nail Care & Nail Art PA State Board Certification Exam Prep Skin Facials & Product CERTIFICATIONS Career Paths Potential Professions: Chemist Cosmetology Instructor Hair Stylist Salon Manager Manicurist & Pedicurist Salon Owner Spa Manager State Board Inspector Postsecondary Options College: CCBC Barber School of Pittsburgh Bella Capelli Academy Empire Beauty School University of Arizona Employment: Anna’s Salon Elite Famous Hair Nail Illusion (Alumni Owned & Operated) Sports Clips SuperCuts Military: US Air Force US Army US Coast Guard US Marine Corps US Navy *Click here to learn about additional learning opportunities through COOP are available with this program. Instructors: Mrs. Dolores Mason dmason@bcctc.org 724-728-5800 x 290 Ms. Laurie Conti lconti@bcctc.org 724-728-5800 x 249 Mr. Dominic Darenkamp ddarenkamp@bcctc.org 724-728-5800 x 299

About Us Who We Are Joint Operating Committee Right-To-Know Student Services School Directory Cosmetology Clinic Work for BCCTC District Resources Programs Automotive Technology Business Information Systems Carpentry Collision Repair Commercial Art and Design Cooperative Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diversified Occupations Electrical Occupations Graphic Arts and Printing Greenhouse Landscaping Health Occupations HVAC-R Logistics & Material Handling Machine Tool Technology Masonry/Bricklaying Veterinary Assistant Welding Parents & Students Alumni Campus Security Certifications Clubs and Activities Mascaro Academy School Counseling Student Services School Directory Staff and Faculty Welcome to Beaver County Career and Technology Center, where we specialize in equipping individuals with the practical skills needed for in-demand careers. Our career-focused programs are designed to bridge the gap between education and employment, providing hands-on training in fields such as healthcare, technology, trades, and more. Our experienced instructors are industry professionals dedicated to guiding students through real-world scenarios, ensuring they gain the expertise and confidence necessary to excel in their chosen professions. At BCCTC, we understand the importance of practical knowledge, and our curriculum is tailored to meet the evolving needs of the job market or post-secondary institutions. Comprehensive Plan Health & Safety Plan Administrative Team Laura DelVecchio Administrative Director 724-728-5800 x 217 ldelvecchio@bcctc.org Barry King School Principal 724-728-5800 x 214 bking@bcctc.org Donna Nugent Chief School Administrator Superintendent of Records Vince Gratteri Marketing & Public Relations 724-728-5800 x 365 vgratteri@bcctc.org Thomas Palas Facilities Manager 724-728-5800 x 220 tpalas@bcctc.org Jeff Nolfi School Resource Officer 724-728-5800 x 251 jnolfi@bcctc.org RIGHT TO KNOW If you would like to request information under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law, submit the completed Standard Right to Know Request Form to the BCCTC Right to Know Officer. Ms. Laura DelVecchio Right to Know Officer Beaver County Career & Technology Center 145 Poplar Avenue Monaca, PA 15061 724-728-5800 (Main), 724-775-2299 (Fax) PA Standard Right to Know Request Form If your Right to Know request is denied by BCCTC in whole or in part, you may appeal to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records: Office of Open Records Commonwealth Keystone Building 400 North St., 4th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225 E-mail: openrecords@pa.gov 717-346-9903 717-425-5343 Fax For additional information review BCCTC Policy 801. Community Business Partnerships Beaver County Chamber of Commerce Beaver County Educational Trust CCBC – Community College of Beaver County Job Training Beaver County Office of Vocational Rehabilitation PA Career Link Beaver County Facebook Page Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board BVIU-Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit Intermediate units are regional educational service agencies and provide programs and resources to Commonwealth schools. Through cooperation and collaboration among school districts and community agencies, intermediate units work to provide innovative, responsive and cost-effective programs. The Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit (BVIU) is comprised of the fourteen local school districts, the New Horizon School for students with disabilities and the Beaver County Career and Technology Center. We serve three area charter schools and 11 non-public schools. One of the commonwealth’s 29 Intermediate Units created by Act 102 in 1970, the BVIU provides needed and requested services to its member school districts. Some services needed by children, teachers, and administrators cannot be provided as effectively and economically by individual school districts. Through a service agency like the BVIU, specialized staff and services are made available to school districts with maximum cost effectiveness. BVIU operations are conducted under approval of a 14 member Board of Directors elected by the 126 local school board members. No more than one director from a school district may serve on the Intermediate Unit Board at one time. An Advisory Council comprised of the 14 local district superintendents meets monthly to review programs and services.

About Us Who We Are Joint Operating Committee Right-To-Know Student Services School Directory Cosmetology Clinic Work for BCCTC District Resources Programs Automotive Technology Business Information Systems Carpentry Collision Repair Commercial Art and Design Cooperative Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diversified Occupations Electrical Occupations Graphic Arts and Printing Greenhouse Landscaping Health Occupations HVAC-R Logistics & Material Handling Machine Tool Technology Masonry/Bricklaying Veterinary Assistant Welding Parents & Students Alumni Campus Security Certifications Clubs and Activities Mascaro Academy School Counseling Student Services School Directory Staff and Faculty Working for a company in Pennsylvania that upholds a non-discriminatory environment is crucial to fostering a sense of belonging and equality among employees. It's imperative to know that merit, skills, and dedication are the only criteria for advancement, and gender, race, religion, or any other characteristic has no place in the decision-making process. This approach instills confidence and drives individuals to give their best. An inclusive workplace not only ensures fairness but also enhances productivity and innovation by harnessing the diverse talents and perspectives of its workforce.The Beaver County Career and Technology Center is an institution that values diversity and actively promotes non-discrimination is essential to creating a conducive atmosphere where everyone can thrive and contribute to the organization's success. It is the policy of Beaver County Career and Technology Center not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, handicap or limited English proficiency in its Educational Programs, Activities or Employment Policy as required by Title IX of 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American Disabilities Act. For information regarding services, activities, programs, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, or for inquires regarding compliance with the above nondiscriminatory policies, contact the Administrative Director, Ms. Laura DelVecchio, 724-728-5800 x 217 or the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Washington, D.C. Current Positions Available

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About Us Who We Are Joint Operating Committee Right-To-Know Student Services School Directory Cosmetology Clinic Work for BCCTC District Resources Programs Automotive Technology Business Information Systems Carpentry Collision Repair Commercial Art and Design Cooperative Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diversified Occupations Electrical Occupations Graphic Arts and Printing Greenhouse Landscaping Health Occupations HVAC-R Logistics & Material Handling Machine Tool Technology Masonry/Bricklaying Veterinary Assistant Welding Parents & Students Alumni Campus Security Certifications Clubs and Activities Mascaro Academy School Counseling Student Services School Directory Staff and Faculty Board Agendas 2023 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023

About Us Who We Are Joint Operating Committee Right-To-Know Student Services School Directory Cosmetology Clinic Work for BCCTC District Resources Programs Automotive Technology Business Information Systems Carpentry Collision Repair Commercial Art and Design Cooperative Education Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diversified Occupations Electrical Occupations Graphic Arts and Printing Greenhouse Landscaping Health Occupations HVAC-R Logistics & Material Handling Machine Tool Technology Masonry/Bricklaying Veterinary Assistant Welding Parents & Students Alumni Campus Security Certifications Clubs and Activities Mascaro Academy School Counseling Student Services School Directory Staff and Faculty Admissions Information The Beaver County CTC offers a variety of programs designed to meet students’ educational needs and career goals. Students who have an interest and desire to pursue career or technical education should contact their sending school counselor, who will work closely with the Beaver County CTC Career Counselor to facilitate the enrollment process. All students apply for admission through their sending school and receive their diploma from their sending school district. A certificate of completion from the Beaver County CTC will be presented to students who have successfully completed their curriculum at our graduation ceremony. There are a limited number of students accepted into a program to allow for individualized, high-skilled instruction. To be considered for enrollment, students should have their application on file at the Beaver County CTC as early as possible. In the months preceding enrollment, students are presented with course information by a Beaver County CTC Representative assigned at their school and they are also invited to tour the Beaver County CTC during the day or attend our open house in the evening during the month of October of any given academic year. Students may check with their sending school counselors for scheduled presentation and visitation dates. Students who attend private and parochial schools or are home-schooled are also welcome to attend the Beaver County CTC. These students need to contact the superintendent’s office of the participating public school district in which they reside to obtain enrollment procedures. Tuition & Fees Tuition-free, public education is provided to high school students through the tax support of citizens and businesses from each of the fourteen Beaver County public school districts. The programs offered at Beaver County CTC are elective and some of the programs require that students purchase uniforms. For some programs, there are fees for items that the student will keep, such as a tool kit or books. APPLICATIONS BY HIGH SCHOOL APPlication APPlication APPlication APPlication APPlication APPlication APPlication APPlication APPlication APPlication APPlication APPlication PRIVATE HS APPlication APPlication PA Cyber Questions about Applying or to learn of your eligibility to apply to Beaver County CTC must be answered by your high school counselor(s) or liaison(s). Due to quotas for each of our programs, your liaison will notify you when the application is available for your district. There is no application fee to apply to BCCTC. The application WILL be sent to your district school counselor or the district’s liaison and it is your district that will forward your information to BCCTC for it to be processed. Please consider selecting more than one Program of Study (POS) as some programs may have a waiting list. If you cannot decide between a couple of programs, speak with your district school counselor to set up a visit. Once the application is submitted, a confirmation email will be sent to the applying student, the parent/guardian, and the district liaison. The following program is a recommended (3) year program: Cosmetology Once you are officially enrolled as a BCCTC student? You will attend BCCTC Monday through Friday for half of your school day, either in the morning or during the afternoon. Transportation will be provided to you by your school district. If you have your Driver’s License, you may request a Driver’s Pass to drive to BCCTC. You will make friends from other Beaver County schools, whether it is another public, private, charter, cyber, or even a rival school – it happens every year

Advanced Manufacturing Machine Tool Technology Sample Career Activity 1 – Mr. Metz briefly shows South Side 5th graders how the coordinate plane in math is used in the machining and pre-engineering projects. 6:20 min Sample Career Activity 2 – Ever wonder in math class why we learn how to plot on a coordinate plane? Those who work in the Manufacturing Industry know but for those who do not, please allow Mr. George Metz, instructor of Machine Tool Technology, show you why… The ‘Spinner’ is a custom design of his own, along with the theory, to teach students how math can be used in a machining related career. Many thanks to CVSD and their Education Foundation for making this possible. :49 sec Welding What Happens in Welding? – A hot option for those who are interested… Students in BCCTC’s Welding program learn multiple welding practices that includes oxy fuel, plasma cutting manual & mechanized, stick, MIG, flux-core, and TIG processes in multiple positions for various joints. Fabrication and brazing processes are also covered. In the classroom setting, students will learn blueprint reading, study welding theory, and metallurgy. This program is affiliated with the American Welding Society (AWS) :54 sec Virtual Presentation with Freedom MS Students – Kaleb Mayhue is a senior from the Freedom Area SD and an exceptional Welding student in Mr. Cosentino’s program. In addition, he is also a Cooperative Education student at a company called Jadco. They speak very highly of him there. Kaleb addressed the Middle School students via a virtual presentation from the Welding program. He explained what is entailed in the program and how it relates to the manufacturing industry. 27:48 min CEO of American Welding Society shares the need for the welders and the opportunities available Compliments of Skill Stadium : EPISODE 77 The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919, as a nonprofit organization with a global mission: “Advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying.” That is our mission and it’s why we exist. Whether you’re here to explore membership, certification, advanced training, updated standards, conferences, professional collaborations or the many exciting career opportunities in welding today – we are here to support you. Count on AWS for the leading-edge industry knowledge, resources and tools you need to achieve even greater business and career success, as well as inspire new generations to see the exciting career opportunities available today. American Welding Society Links: https://www.aws.org/foundation/page/s… https://www.careersinwelding.com/ https://search.jobsinwelding.com/ Construction in the Field by PJ Dick Trumble Lindy Paving Manufacturing Definitions Manufacturing Project PA Manufacturers Association & PA State Chamber on the Importance of CTC The Challenge Program Presents... 2019 Construction & Manufacturing Career Fair Arts, Design, IT & Media Business Information Systems Benefits of BIS – Tristan Fitzgerald, 2019 graduate from Blackhawk and national qualifier for FCCLA, talks about the benefits of this program and how it could lead to any business related profession in any industry. Now an alumni, Tristan is in the US Army working those certifications he earned as a high school student. 3:07 min Hard Skills & Soft Skills – Ms. Deb Gray, owner of Express Employment Professionals in Monaca and Pittsburgh West in Robinson Twp., addressed the students from Health Occupations and Business Information Systems on the importance of ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills and what that means to an employer. :2:43 min Mobile App Design – Dr. Richard Lomotey is an IT Professor from Penn State Beaver and is teaching the Business Information Systems students how to create apps for mobile phones. :35 sec Welcome to Business Information Systems – Dylan and Tristan provide some insight on their program and what they like most about being students in the program. 6:18 min Commercial Art & Design Student’s Perspective 1 – Lily from Hopewell speaks about what she is doing in the program and why she feels this program will help her in the future. 2:00 min Student’s Work – Nick Knighton, former senior in Commercial Art & Design from Ambridge Area School District, creates a space themed work of art… Using techniques he learned in this program, he primarily uses paint spray cans to develop his scene. Students wanting to enroll in this program will learn conceptual design/layout & color techniques, engraving, etching, & silk-screening, drawing, painting, & cartooning, airbrushing, illustration, & typography, computer/digital imaging and photography. :42 sec Graphic Arts & Printing What Happens in Graphics? – Hear about what students are exposed to while a student of the program. 2:42 min Sample Career Activity 1 – South Side 5th graders get a quick computer lesson on Photoshop with our instructor, Ms. DeMark. 3:08 min Photography & Composition – Photograph and composition was one of Ms. DeMark’s virtual lessons in this program. She put together a video of some of the student’s work for us to view. 1:16 min A Message from Deb Gray, Owner of Express Employment Professionals Students Benefit from BCCTC by Ms. Deb Gray. She also is a member of BIS Occupational Advisory Committee . :55 sec Learn to Draw #01 The Challenge Program Presents... Construction & Building Trades Carpentry Designed & Built School Store – Carpentry students assisted in the design & construction of handicap accessible school store for New Horizon School. Originally, they built the store in their program, Electrical Occupations students put in the wiring and outlets, and Carpentry students disassembled the structure at BCCTC and reassembled it at New Horizon. Video 1 – :15 sec Video 2 – :17 sec Video 3 – :21 sec Lil Courgar’s Shed – A recipient of Lowe’s Heroes program, Mr. Liptak, a vested member of the Blackhawk community, build a storage shed with nine of his Blackhawk students on Wright Field. 5:19 min New Kennel for Humane Society – Carpentry’s hammers are always hammering, if not on campus then off. See the construction of a new kennel for the Beaver County Humane Society. :29 sec Training Center – Congratulations to the Carpentry program, under the direct supervision of Mr. Dave Liptak, for being a recipient of Lowe’s Heroes! Mr. Liptak received $2,500 worth of supplies for his program and his plans for those supplies? He, his students, and the helpful hands of Monaca Lowe’s professionals, built an outside ‘training facility and storage unit’ in the form of a large shed. According to Lowes.com , the Lowe’s Heroes program ‘encourages employees in a location to team together, adopt a volunteer project with a local nonprofit organization or K-12 public school and make a difference.’ And Lowe’s is really making a difference for Mr. Liptak. He said, “My program enrollment has grown so much that my classroom seems to have gotten smaller. This new training facility will allow the students to learn how to install drywall and windows as they would in a new home being built.” John Kaszer, Project Service Specialist from the Lowe’s Home Improvement in Monaca, serves on the Carpentry Occupational Advisory Committee and recommended the program to Lowe’s as a potential recipient. Kaszer states, “It’s nice for us to give back in the form of volunteer hours, especially for this program. These students are our future.” Mr. Liptak and the Carpentry students are extremely grateful for the donation of supplies and to Lowe’s Home Improvement. :56 sec Electrical Occupations Career Paths in the Electrical Industry – Listen to Jacob Graleski, 2019 Graduate from Beaver Area HS, briefly explain the career paths that may stem from ‘majoring’ in an electrically related path. Now an alumni, Jacob accepted an apprenticeship with Impact Guard as an Industrial Electrician while they are sending him to CCAC to major in Mechatronics. 1:59 min Sample Career Activity 1 – Big Beaver Falls SD 4th graders toured our facility. in this example, they learned a little about motor controls which a part of industrial electricity. :41 sec HVAC-R Plotting to Product – A 5th grade math problem goes from paper, to computer, to material with the help of Machine Tool Technology, HVAC-R, and Welding. 29:18 min Veto Pro Pac – Veto Pro Pac, a tooling bag company, donated a variety of their bags to the HVAC-R program so that they could help our future professionals be prepared to go to work when that time came. Our instructor, Mr. Ostronic, hosted a random ‘luck of the draw’ day to award the students their new tool bag. Awesome! 11:43 min What Happens in HVAC-R? – Knowing how to control the temperature to be comfortable is one thing. It’s quite another to know how to fix a furnace or an A/C issue. However, installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, servicing and repairing is not an issue in BCCTC’s HVAC-R program… The HVAC-R industry is heating up and this is one cool occupation to learn. :57 sec Masonry/Bricklaying Build a Bridge -Build a bridge and walk over it in our Masonry/Bricklaying program! These students worked hard during the 2016-2017 school year to construct this beautiful bridge inside their classroom walls. Exceptional work! In Masonry/Bricklaying, students learn to construct block and brick walls, lay ceramic tile, pour concrete, install natural or cultured stone, and create ornamental masonry projects. :48 sec Senior Projects – Watching this is watching geometry and mathematical equations at work! :20 sec ABC Keystone & PA State Chamber on the Importance of CTC PA State Chamber , Workforce Development Executive, Allen Norton, speaks with ABC Keystone ‘s, Stephanie Larkin, about the needs of PA’s workforce and why a career and technical education is a viable option for students. Carpentry Alumni/Lindy Paving Employee Construction in the Field by PJ Dick Trumble Lindy Paving Health & Safety in the Construction Industry The Challenge Program Presents... The Roadmap to Becoming an Elevator Technician Union Apprenticeships We Are Generation T: Demi Clark Knight from 'She Built this City' Teaches 'Virtual Shop Class' Sponsored by Lowe's 2019 Construction & Manufacturing Career Day 2019 Lindy Paving Day Healthcare/Medical Health Occupations Advantages of being in Health Occupations – Listen to Ms. Theresa Cairns, MSN MsED RN, instructor of Health Occupations and graduate from the Health Assistant program from Parkway West CTC. A career and tech ed student at heart, she not only speaks about the advantages of being a Health Occupations student, but she breaks it down to explain all that is required for her juniors and seniors. Her program has 100% placement and it is evident due the support of her employers. 1:53 min Apply Learned Skills -Hear from Blackhawk, Lincoln Park, and New Brighton students about the skills learned in the program, how they apply these skills at clinical sites, and see a sample medical math problem. A challenge to those who watch this video to see who’s paying attention… do you notice any mistakes?! They thought it would be fun to see if you could catch it! 4:47 min Clinicals – Watch students during clinicals at Masonic Village in Sewickley. Can you see yourself doing this? :58 sec Blood Pressure Reading – Learn how to take a blood pressure reading with Mya Pride, 2019 graduate from Ambridge and Colton Hall, student from New Brighton. 5:30 min Why Health Occupations & ‘Clinicals’ – Listen to 2019 graduates: Leaira Harris from New Brighton and Brooke Makray from Freedom. Both graduates are currently working as CNA’s and attending CCBC’s RN program. 6:04 min Veterinary Assistant 2016 Westminster Agility Champion – Celebrity at the CTC! David & Wendy Cerilli are introducing ‘Holster’ to our Veterinary Assistant students. He’s the 2016 Westminster Agility champion! 3:57 sec CPR for Animals – University Veterinary Specialists, Steph Cramer and Shelly Frye were in Veterinary Assistant this day teaching our students how to conduct CPR on dogs this morning. Much needed skills for those who want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. :50 sec Observation of Operations – First year Veterinary Assistant students witnessed three different operational procedures at Animal Friends and Howard Ash Animal Wellness Center in Pittsburgh. Conducting field trips like these help our students to determine what path in the animal industry they want to pursue! :31 sec Radiography – Dr. James Schultz, Veterinarian of Five Points Veterinary Clinic located in Hopewell, addressed both the AM and PM Veterinary Assistant students on proper ways to take and read an x-ray. If you continue watching, you’ll see a digital picture of an animal with a very white area located in the chest cavity. Can you tell what it is? :59 sec What Happens in Veterinary Assistant? – Veterinary Assistant is a program in which students will learn to care for and safely restrain animals, bath and groom them, take their vitals, and conduct lab work. Most of the animals the students work with are from the Beaver County Humane Society two days a week, however, Bear, literally the teacher’s pet, is very much apart of the class. Other species to visit the program include farm animals and exotics that have also been cared for by the students. Those would include cats, lambs, goats, a cow, a calf, horses, ducks, chickens, ferrets, rabbits, snakes, and lizards. :49 sec Bear Makes All Kinds of New Friends Australian Shepherds – 1:30 min Baby Ducks, Chickens & Turkeys – :11 sec Meet ‘Chicken’ the Turkey – :30 sec Clinical Partnership with Masonic Village HOSA Showcase Night The Challenge Program Presents... Service Cosmetology Anatomy in Cosmetology? YES! – Blackhawk students, Abigail & Maddie, demonstrate why they learn about the anatomy during the first year by showing how to do an arm and hand massage. 2:06 min Clinic – Interested in working in the Cosmetology industry? If so, this PA State approved program will help you build upon the time and skills needed to sit for the State Board Licensure Exam. Students learn hair cutting & styling, skin facials & product, nail care & nail art, and cosmetology sciences & theory. Clients from the public are welcomed and received on most Wednesdays & Thursdays during the school year beginning at either 8 am or 2 pm. All services are completed by BCCTC students. Please call 724-728-5800, x317 to learn of availability or if you have any questions regarding the services provided. :59 sec Student’s Perspective 2 – Mya from Hopewell speaks about this program after Mrs. Mason addresses a question to a group of Hopewell 6th graders. 3:56 min Culinary Arts Easy Baked Fish Dinner – Here is an idea should you have any guests over in the next couple of weeks… If you have questions about any of the steps, please message us and we will send your inquiry to Culinary Arts. For students who are interested in enrolling in this program, look forward to learning more about gourmet & fine dining, customer service, menu planning & nutrition, catering, baking and pastry arts. :48 sec Sample Career Activity 1 – ‘Chef Allison’ from Blackhawk School District, facilitated a tour and demonstration to 5th graders in Culinary Arts. With the help of his Culinary Arts classmates, he had the students make a high protein and very healthy snack with sprinkles. 2:17 min Student Presentation– Marah is a Hopewell student who explains what occurs in the Culinary Arts program. 3:39 min Greenhouse/Landscaping Advertising & Sales – During the holidays, this program will sell Poinsettia plants that the students grow and care for in the program’s greenhouse to BCCTC and the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. See a few of the students and instructor put together an in-house display to sell their product. :47 sec Environmental Controls & Grass Cutting – 6th graders from Hopewell School District ask Mr. Lehocky questions via Skype. 1:46 sec Spacing & Symmetry – A quick lesson on spacing and symmetry using greenery and florals. :06 sec Sample Career Activity 1 – South Side 5th graders learn how to properly plant a seed and how to plant a ‘cutting’ taught by Mr. Lehocky. 2:56 min Community Service with Master Gardner's Skills@Work – Familiar with the main intersection by Beaver Valley Mall? If you are, year after year during the summer months, there are beautiful plants and flowers in bloom. Greenhouse/Landscaping students, lead by Mr. Bryan Lehocky with assistance by Mrs. Besty Evanchak, helped in that massive effort to help beautify our community. :57 sec Transportation & Distribution Automotive Technology What Happens in Automotive Technology? – It is one thing to take an engine apart and put it back together, but in today’s cars and trucks, there is so much more to learn because of the computer systems and updated electronics. :49 seC Collision Repair Technology What Happens in Collision Repair Technology? – Have a thing for cars? Students conduct damage analysis, repair & replace parts, work with a plasma cutter, MIG & spot weld, paint in a spray booth, learn the ins and outs of detailing, and also do various metalworking and other fabrication. Can’t get any more hands-on with your education in the automotive industry to work on your own ‘rolling resume’. :55 sec Logistics & Materials Management What is logistics? – Something that everyone uses but no one knows what it is… Listen to Crystal Mizenko from New Brighton and Mr. Graham the program teacher. 5:00 min Sample Career Activity 1 – Mr. Graham teaches 5th grade South Side students what it takes to pack a package. 4:06 min What Happens in Logistics & Materials Managment? – Interested in moving, protecting, storing, and controlling materials and products? Want to know more about Automotive Instructor at Lincoln Tech shares how he prepares students for a successful career Compliments of Skill Stadium EPISODE 73 Ken Young a Master certified technician and instructor at Lincoln Tech, has worked in the automotive industry for 40 years. He shares how he encourages students to use technology to quickly acquire the information they need to get their work completed. Mr. Young seeks feedback from his students on how they learn best and makes changes to better serve them. Ken is active on YouTube and has his own channel. Lincoln Tech Links: https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/me… https://www.facebook.com/LincolnTech https://www.instagram.com/lincolntech/ https://twitter.com/LincolnTech https://www.youtube.com/user/LincolnE… Collision Repair Demonstration from Rosedale Technical College The Challenge Program Presents... The Roadmap to becoming an Auto Technician Did you find a link not working? Do you have a suggestion to add or change a resource to this page? If so, please let us know by emailing us and please put ‘339 Integration Page’ in the Subject Heading. Thanks so much!

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