Information Technology Instructor Shares Best Practice With Staff

Information Technology Instructor Shares Best Practice With Staff

Jerome Mick, Information Technology Instructor at the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center (CCCTC), shared with the staff how he incorporates studying for the NOCTI into his lessons. He utilizes the pre-NOCTI data to drive instruction using games on Gimkit and Kahoot. This way, students can enhance their knowledge of standards they may be struggling with in a fun and interactive way.

CCCTC Announces Students of the Month for January

CCCTC Announces Students of the Month for January

Congratulations to the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center’s (CCCTC) students of the month for January. The CCCTC’s Instructors chose one morning student and one afternoon student in their program as their student of the month. Each month, the CCCTC is looking to recognize a student from each program who demonstrates characteristics CCCTC wants to see in school and work. January students were chosen because they showed great attendance in their program area. The Clearfield County Career and Technology Center is proud to highlight the talents and accomplishments of its students.  For more information about the CCCTC and its programs...

CCCTC Kicking off Nationally Recognized CTE Month

CCCTC Kicking off Nationally Recognized CTE Month

Students and faculty at CCCTC will join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate “National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.”  CTE Month provides programs across the country an opportunity to demonstrate how CTE makes students college-and career-ready and prepares them for high-wage, high-demand occupation fields. Fred Redden, CCCTC executive director, states, “As the cost of 4-year degrees continue to skyrocket, more students are looking for diverse educational opportunities, and CTE training is topping the list.  Many highly-motivated high school students are viewing CTE opportunities as stepping stones. Some go directly to business and industry, others...

CCCTC Digital Media Arts Students Learn About Video Production and Editing

CCCTC Digital Media Arts Students Learn About Video Production and Editing

The PM Digital Media Arts class at the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (CCCTC) hosted Chad Barnard, owner of CVB Media, as a guest speaker on January 25, providing insights into the world of video production and editing. CVB Media is a full creative solution for businesses and organizations in North Central PA. They produce effective and engaging promotional videos, commercials, training & safety videos, recruitment videos, and social media advertisements. Services include script writing to production to editing to platform deployment. During his presentation, Mr. Barnard offered practical advice on navigating client relationships, understanding project requirements, and honing...

Collision Repair Instructor Shares Best Practices With Staff

Collision Repair Instructor Shares Best Practices With Staff

Mr. Darrin Dale, Collision Repair instructor at the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (CCCTC), showed staff how he shares jobs and shop info with his students. Mr. Dale has begun creating digital portfolios for each shop. When you click on the QR code, it takes you to the digital portfolio, each of which is formatted with the same info. His plan is to these as extra credit projects and have the students take ownership of developing one.

CCCTC Digital Media Arts Students Become Adobe Certified Professionals

Pictured L to R: Savana Walborn, Moshannon Valley; Ely Bortot, Curwensville; and Gabrielle Keck, West Branch. Three Digital Media Arts students from the Clearfield County Career & Technology Center (CCCTC) recently pass an exam to become Adobe Certified Professionals in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop. Adobe has worked with creative industry experts to identify the skills and concepts that are critical to using Photoshop, the world’s most widely used digital imaging software. The 50-minute performance-based exam is integrated with the desktop application, allowing for an authentic assessment of job-ready skills. The CCCTC is proud to highlight the talents and accomplishments...

CCCTC Welcomes Melanie Holt as Practical Nursing Director

CCCTC Welcomes Melanie Holt as Practical Nursing Director

The Joint Operating Committee of the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (CCCTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Melanie Holt as the new CCCTC Practical Nursing Director. Mrs. Holt Started her nursing career in 1994 as a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA).  She obtained her Associate degree in Emergency Medical Science in 2008, obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing license from Jeff Tech in 2014, received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Lock Haven University (LHU) in 2020, and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from LHU in 2022.  Mrs. Holt is on schedule to complete her Master’s Degree in Nursing Leadership and Administration in August of 2024.   Mrs. Holt has a...

CCCTC Announces Students of the Month for November/December

CCCTC Announces Students of the Month for November/December

Congratulations to the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center’s (CCCTC) students of the month for November/December. The CCCTC’s Instructors chose one morning student and one afternoon student in their program as their student of the month. Each month, the CCCTC is looking to recognize a student from each program who demonstrates characteristics CCCTC wants to see in school and work. November/December students were chosen because they showed impeccable attention to safety in their program area. The Clearfield County Career and Technology Center is proud to highlight the talents and accomplishments of its students.  For more information about the CCCTC and...

Diesel Instructor Shares Best Practices With Staff

Diesel Instructor Shares Best Practices With Staff

Mr. Matthew, Diesel instructor, shares two of his best practices with the staff. He records videos of himself doing work in the field, then edits them for either instructional purposes or simply for entertainment, so students can see the real-world experience of their field and see the strong work ethic Mr. Matthew demonstrates. He will either use them to instruct a technique or show as they enter class set to music. He also shared how he gives students five “sick days” to use during the school year, similar to a work experience. This helps students learn to manage their attendance better...

CCCTC Welcomes Hannah Walnock as Cosmetology Instructor

CCCTC Welcomes Hannah Walnock as Cosmetology Instructor

The Joint Operating Committee of the Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (CCCTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hannah Walnock as the new CCCTC Cosmetology Instructor. Ms. Walnock graduated from the Curwensville Area High School in 2017 and from the Altoona Beauty School in 2018 with her Cosmetology and Cosmetology Teacher’s licenses. She gained experience working at several different salons until opening her own salon, Beyond Beauty by Hannah, in 2020. Ms. Walnock is excited to bring her knowledge and experience to the Cosmetology classroom and share her passion with the students. The Cosmetology program accepts high school students from...