Career Technical Education

High school students and their teacher earn certificates from an education program at York College

CTE programs allow students to earn industry experience during their high school career.

Central York's Career and Technical Education program envisions a future where every student is equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in their chosen careers and contribute meaningfully to society. The program strives to develop dynamic centers of excellence in specific areas tied to student's interests and high-priority occupations.

Through strong partnerships with industry leaders and a commitment to excellence, we aim to produce graduates who are not only job-ready but also poised to be leaders and innovators in their fields.

Student practices a medical demo on a dummy

STUDENT BENEFITS

Articulated credits to Post-Secondary Training Providers
Students who complete the scope and sequence of courses for a CTE program can register for college credits with partnering schools.
Opportunities to earn Industry Recognized Credentials
Each CTE program includes instruction that prepares students to earn industry-recognized credentials. Industry Credentials support alternative graduation pathways for Act 158.
Hands-on Experience
The program also offers opportunities for paid and unpaid internships that could lead to employment.
Additional Pathway to Graduation
Students who complete the scope and sequence of courses for a CTE program will be prepared to sit for the NOCTI exam. Passing the NOCTI exam satisfied graduation requirements for Act 158.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT BENEFITS

Expanded Talent Pool
Many technical programs can be taught by industry professionals while they work towards an undergraduate degree in education. This opens up the hiring pool for teachers in these technical areas. For example, if the District implements a healthcare CTE program, many classes could be taught be an RN or LPN.
Additional State Funding
Central York will receive an annual stipend for every student enrolled in a CTE class/program. These funds can be utilized to offset equipment, supplies, and staff as well as other expenses.
Increased Community Engagement
Each CTE program is required to have an Occupational Advisory Committee made up of industry professionals to guide programs to ensure relevance.

Current CTE Program Offerings

Accounting

Annual student reporting suggests that 11.1% of Central's High School students are interested in pursuing careers in the business/finance sector. Additionally, local workforce data (PA Department of Labor and Industry, Center for Workforce Information and Analysis) projects a consistent increase in demand for Accounting and related fields through 2030. Central York High School is fortunate to have a strong team of teachers in the business department with a comprehensive selection of courses available including accounting.

For more information about the Accounting CTE program, reach out to Mr. Brian Stormes at bstormes@cysd.k12.pa.us, or speak to your school counselor.

Future Educators

Central as a school district has experienced the demand for teachers first hand. In May 2024, PDE reported Pennsylvania schools are short by more than 2,100 classroom teachers! Simultaneously, nearly 5% of the Central York High School student population is interested in pursuing careers in education and training. We are also fortunate to have a robust offering of education programs with dedicated teachers fostering the development of future educators.

For more information about the Future Educators CTE program, reach out to Mrs. Jennifer Wagner at jwagner@cysd.k12.pa.us, or speak to your school counselor.

Long Range Planning

Central York will continue to expand Career Technical Education programming in response to available resources, student interests, and workforce demands. The District intends to compliment York County School of Technology's offerings rather than to compete. We will look for opportunities to alleviate the strain of York Tech's waiting lists in areas such as healthcare where Central York has a student population, over 11%, interested in pursuing careers in this field.

Partnership

In an effort to build on existing infrastructure and improve community connections, Central York will partner with York County School of Technology for this initiative. The partnership will allow Central to expand programming with the support of York Tech's leadership team and staff. The District see this as an opportunity to leverage community resources while providing more opportunities to students.

IMPLEMENTATION

2025/2026 School Year
Launch CTE Programs for Accounting and Future Educators

2026/2027
Evaluate additional program needs based on career interest data and localized industry trends

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