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BY STACI WILSON<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since opening its doors in 1984, the Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center has keeps evolving as a center focused on meeting the workforce needs of the area and country\u2019s changing economy.<\/p>\n

Executive Director Dr. Alice Davis has played an integral role in the SCCTC evolution. Her success led to her being chosen to represent the not only Pennsylvania, but the country, at a recent U.S. Senate briefing in Washington, D.C., regarding the importance of CTE Education.<\/p>\n

This was the first event of the year for the Senate Career Technical Education (CTE) Caucus which explored a variety of issues facing CTE in rural communities. The event consisted of a panel discussion between four experts, including Davis, in the fields of CTE and rural issues.<\/p>\n

February is Career and Technical Center Education month, but SCCTC\u2019s director is focused on building the local program every day.<\/p>\n

Davis, who also serves as the SCCTC guidance counselor, told the senators, \u201cWe incorporate academic as well as technical skills in rigorous training programs. Importance is also placed on the additional soft skills necessary to be successful in the workplace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Davis has cultivated a \u201cbackward design\u201d when it comes to determining SCCTC program offerings.<\/p>\n

\u201cI listen to business and industry needs, as well as student needs,\u201d she said. A high priority is placed on programs that lead to careers that provide a living, sustaining wage, Davis said. \u201cEverything we have here does.\u201d<\/p>\n

She stressed the importance of working with employers, including the use of an Occupational Advisory Board that meets twice a year.<\/p>\n

On Feb. 3-4, Davis and SCCTC staff members presented a breakout session on \u201cDeveloping and Enhancing Successful Partnerships in Rural PA\u201d at the Pennsylvania Association of Career & Technical Administrators Education and Workforce Development Symposium in Hershey.<\/p>\n

These partnerships have provided insight for SCCTC about the skills necessary to obtain a job in the gas and oil industry thus providing the workforce necessary for these companies to be successful. In turn, the gas industry provides considerable funding for the students through tools, uniforms and certification testing fees.<\/p>\n

There are 14 programs offered at SCCTC, from auto mechanics to carpentry and cabinet-making, cosmetology, food and hospitality management, nursing, and welding. Davis commended the SCCTC school board for its vision to provide the opportunities to area students.<\/p>\n

Welding is a program that came from listening to business, industry and students, Davis said.<\/p>\n

Davis said it is incredible to see students build a house, run a restaurant and cut hair. \u201cThese ninth through 12th graders have so much talent,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot everybody is a good test-taker,\u201d Davis said, noting the importance of project-based assessments. \u201cWe tie in the academics and build on the students\u2019 technical skills.\u201d<\/p>\n

More than 60 percent of SCCTC graduates go on to post-secondary education; others have developed the skills needed to gain employment in their field or begin military service with an advanced placement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need four-year colleges,\u201d Davis said, \u201cbut we also need other avenues.\u201d With rising student debt, the director said she would like to see more people to recognize the value of skilled trades. \u201cThe way we measure success needs to be looked at differently,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Davis also sees the SCCTC as a way to keep at-risk students from dropping out of school. The credit for that, she said, goes to the teaching staff. \u201cWe hire the best teachers,\u201d she said. \u201cThe teachers have to be able to teach all types of students and challenge them to work at their best ability to prepare them for the real world out there.\u201d<\/p>\n

And in the real world, there are employment opportunities for those who possess the needed skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cPennsylvania has the second largest elderly population in the country next to Florida,\u201d Davis said. \u201cWe all have a vested interest in the future to train people to fill the skill gap.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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