Page 2 - Career Connections - Fall/Winter 2016

MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to prepare all students for successful careers and higher education through a highly acclaimed, integrated academic and technical education experience.
JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEE
ANTIETAM
Walter R. Saylor
BOYERTOWN AREA
John C. Landino
BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
John Scheetz III
CONRAD WEISER AREA
William T. Carl, Jr.
DANIEL BOONE AREA
Tamara D. Twardowski
EXETER TOWNSHIP
Dr. Ann M. Hearing
FLEETWOOD AREA
Gary A. Reinert
GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
Elizabeth Adams
HAMBURG AREA
Andrew C. Raugh
KUTZTOWN AREA
Dr. Alan J. Darion
OLEY VALLEY
Robert A. Heckman
SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
Dr. Jay R. Melvin
TULPEHOCKEN AREA
Oscar J. Manbeck (chairperson)
TWIN VALLEY
Christine M. Osborn
WILSON
Robert Metzgar
WYOMISSING AREA
Scott C. Painter, Esq.
Solicitor
John M. Stott, Esq.
Superintendent of Record
Dr. Jill M. Hackman
Executive Director
Dr. James A. Kraft
BCTC Fall/Winter 2016 Director’s Message
Autumn is in the air and school is back in full swing at the Berks Career and Technology Center. BCTC students and
staff are poised to take on the challenges of another exciting school year.
Last year we had a record number of students compete in state and national Career and Technical Student Organizations competitions winning scholarships, building leadership, and an experience of a lifetime. Our seniors also achieved at the highest level in the history of BCTC on the National Occupational Competency Institute Exam (NOCTI). Seventy-five percent of all seniors scored “Advanced” on the NOCTI Exam. Congratulations to the BCTC staff and students for this phenomenal achievement.
New for 2016-2017 is the addition of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitative Therapy Program or “SMaRT.” The SMaRT classroom was customized to include a new theory room and weight and endurance training equipment that is found in a sports training and a physical therapy environment.
Mr. Scott Cote is the new instructor. The curriculum prepares students to enter the career fields of sports medicine and physical therapy with excellent employment prospects. We are working with several colleges to develop
articulation agreements for students to continue their education. Interested students should contact their counseling offices and plan to visit BCTC’s East Campus (Oley) Open House on Tuesday, October 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The SMaRT program will be team-taught along with the Health-Related Technology Program, instructed by veteran teacher Ms. Mae Endy.
There is also an incredible need for skilled Precision Machinists and Mechatronics technicians in our area. The employment outlook for these career fields is excellent and the need to find qualified workers is critical. Did you know that 25% of the manufacturing workforce in Berks County is age 55 or older and the average annual wage for skilled machinists has increased by $12,000 in recent years? Check out the extremely well-equipped Mechatronics and Precision and Computer- ized Machining Labs at the West Campus (Leesport) Open House on Thursday, October 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Look for information this fall introducing a new county-wide manufacturing video contest named, “What’s Cool about Manufacturing?” This contest is sponsored by the Berks County Manufacturers Resource Center, The Berks County Workforce Development Board and the Reading Muhlenberg and the Berks Career and Technology Centers. The aim is to dispel the myths about manufacturing and spur an interest in students entering the largest employment sector in Berks County.
Dr. James A. Kraft BCTC Executive Director
Berks Career and Technology Center will not discriminate in its employment practices or its ed- ucational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, domicile, veterans status, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, handicap/ disability or genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics in its admission procedures, educational programs and activities or employment practices, as re- quired by the Pennsylvania School Code and related regulations, ADA, Title VI, Title IX, and Sec- tion 504 and will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Students are encouraged to consider enrolling in career programs non-traditional to their gender. Berks Career and Technology Center will take steps to assure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and techni- cal education programs and will make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities. Furthermore, harassment in any form, including bullying, by any individual will not be tolerated. All policies, regulations and practices of BCTC shall be guided by this statement. Inquiries re- garding compliance with Title IX, Section 504 or Title VI should be directed to the Office of the
2 Executive Director at 1057 County Road, Leesport, PA 19533, 610-374-4073.
Berks Career and Technology Center no discriminará por razones de raza, color, edad, re- ligión, sexo, orientación sexual, origen, domicilio, si es veterano, nacionalidad, estado civil, embarazo, incapacidad o cualquier otra característica protegida legalmente en su proceso de empleo, programas educativos ni actividades o proceso de admisiones como es requerido por el Código Escolar del Estado de Pennsylvania y las regulaciones ADA, Titulo VI, Titulo IX y Sección 504 y proporcionará un acceso igualitario a los Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts y otros gru- pos de jóvenes designados. Fomentamos que todo estudiante considere registrarse en pro- gramas educativos no tradicionales a su sexo. Berks Career and Technology Center tomara pasos para asegurar que la falta de conocimiento de Ingles no sea una barrera para su ad- misión y participación en los programas educativos y técnicos. También se harán acomoda- ciones razonables para personas con impedimentos físicos. Cualquier forma de acoso, incluyendo intimidación por parte de cualquier individuo no será permitida. La política, regu- laciones y prácticas de BCTC serán guiadas por esta declaración. Dudas o preguntas acerca del cumplimiento del Título IX, Sección 504 o Título VI deberán dirigirse a la oficina del Direc- tor Ejecutivo en 1057 County Rd, Leesport PA 19533, 610-374-4073.