School to Work Partnership
"Connecting the Workforce of Tomorrow with the Workforce of Today"
A program of the Warren Forest Higher Education Council
For more information, contact School to Work Coordinator Kris Whitaker at 814-723-3222. 
 

Student and Educator Services

Job Shadowing: Click here to view Job Shadowing Brochure.
Students in grades 11-12 have the opportunity to shadow a mentor in their career area of interest for a maximum of two days.  Each student can choose more than one career to explore, if they are unsure of their interest. To participate, complete the Job Shadow Registration Form and submit it to your guidance counselor for approval.  The guidance office will forward the completed form to the STW office for placement. Job Shadowing is Option #7 of the WCSD Senior Graduation Project.

Educator in the Workplace: Click here to view Educator in the Workplace brochure.
A program designed for all Warren County School District teachers to spend a week in the workplace job shadowing professionals in a career area relevant to the subject material taught by the educator. Call 814-723-3222 to request the lesson plans created by teachers who have participated in this program.

AHUG/PA Woodmobile Program: Students in 3rd grade are introduced to wood resource products found in our area.  This one-day activity encompasses forest management, tree identification, wildlife management, paper making, forest of many uses, and more. STW and the Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group co-sponsor the event.

21st Century Girls Career Camp: While attending a one-week summer camp, female students in grades 7 and 8 explore non-traditional careers available in our region.

Get the Buzz on Biz–Youth Enterprise Academy Entrepreneurship Summer Camp: Students in grades 9-12 learn how to start a business, keep a business, and operate a business. Camp includes field trips, activities and recognition for work accomplished during event.

Fast Track to Success: Career Planning Expo - October 9, 2008; Financial Aid Night - October 15, 2008.
A College and Career Expo is held each year for students in grades 11 and 12 to provide an opportunity for high students to explore career opportunities, job education requirements, and financial aid options. Representatives from colleges, universities, technical schools, local employers, and military recruiters are available to address each student’s individual career interest.

8th Grade Career Day: Students in grade 8 are given the opportunity to explore career interests by meeting with employers from Warren County through a career day activity.

AHEC - Careers in Health Presentation:  Elementary students are introduced to health careers by means of a puppet presentation, video and activity book. This program is made available in conjunction with the Emergycare of Warren County.

Eggs & Issues Breakfast: School-to-Work invites 10 students from each high school on a rotating basis to attend the bi-monthly Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry Breakfast meetings for an opportunity to meet with local business, industry and government leaders.

Requests for Proposals: RFP’s provide an opportunity for educators to obtain mini-grants for classroom projects involving career exploration. Funds for this program are donated by local business and industry to School-to-Work.

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