Imaginary projects can help kids get a better sense of self Ideas that emerge when teams of 8th graders are challenged to imagine and invent something the world needs are by turns fanciful, practical and everything in between. But byproducts of the process are more the point. By bouncing their individual ideas around, coming to […]
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TFIM’s advisors and student leaders debrief at mid-year
TFIM leaders learn why “sustainability mindset” is becoming a workplace expectation Advisors and student leaders from our career exploration program, The Future Is Mine (TFIM), came together in December for mid-year debriefings, planning for the annual Student Leadership Conference and a presentation on educational resources offered by the Green Building Alliance. TFIM team leaders also […]
Second in a four-part mini-series of Forum success stories: Clairton City High School
Like lots of districts, Clairton City had long considered senior projects the key to engaging students in making post-secondary plans. The problem was too many were treating the projects as just another assignment to finish, not an opportunity for exploration. Clairton City's Forum team That’s why the district’s Forum team is working this year on [...]
Apprenticeships appeal to hands-on learners
Apprenticeship training centers offer alternative path Like most kids, students from Clairton High School knew little if anything about the jobs Sprinklerfitters do before visiting Local 542’s Pittsburgh training center. But after learning about their work, Ivori, a sophomore exploring post-secondary options, was excited—she thought she might like to do it herself. Not only did the […]
First in a four-part series of Forum Success Stories: Lawrence County Career & Technical Center
Lawrence County CTC marks gains in extracurricular participation and core academic skills Lawrence County Career & Technical Center has seen a sharp increase in the number of students taking part in extra-curricular activities this year as well as in the number who are academically eligible. Both improvements owe a nod to an initiative a team […]
Four teams to be featured Forum Fridays mini-series
Peers select four Forum teams for recognition At The Forum’s November meeting, teams of educators shared progress on planning and implementation of initiatives they’ve undertaken to help achieve high priority goals in their districts. In breakout groups of two to three schools or districts, participants received feedback and selected four of the initiatives for recognition […]
PANTHERx puts challenge to teams in Student Powered Solutions
Students look to technology to solve business challenges confronting PANTHERx As a highly specialized pharmacy delivering prescriptions nationwide to people with uncommon, if not rare diseases, PANTHERx handles some of the drug industry’s most expensive and perishable medicines. As a result, the region’s fastest growing company needs to stay in constant communication with patients as […]
Robert Morris hosts latest session of College & Career Knowledge
Latest College & Career Knowledge session takes place at Robert Morris Groups of students from Steel Valley and McKeesport Area high schools spent a half-day learning about college expectations and campus life in November when Robert Morris University hosted the latest session of our College & Career Knowledge (CCK) program. Campus visits give students considering […]
Career Ready continues laying foundation
Districts see Consortium as bridge to community School districts participating in our Career Ready initiative are looking to the Consortium to serve its intermediary role in their work, connecting them to the business community and higher education and building a network that facilitates opportunities for students and educators. Educators collaborated with the Consortium in October […]
Students from six high schools explore apprenticeships
Apprenticeship centers open their doors to kids participating in College & Career Knowledge The Keystone Mountain Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters, United Association of Plumbers Local 27 and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 5 all hosted presentations at their training centers this month for students participating in our latest session of College & Career […]
