Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – Today, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), along with Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Commissioner Kathryn Zerfas, toured the Cumberland Perry Regional Career and Technical Center (CPACTC). , emphasized the importance of career. and Pennsylvania Technical Education (CTE).
“The Career and Technical Center provides students with a variety of options for earning and adding to their post-secondary credentials, as well as a wealth of career paths to pursue after graduation. While students attend career and technical school, The experience and knowledge gained will be invaluable and propel us towards a successful future.” Director Moomin said. “Programs like the Cumberland-Perry Area CTC provide students with certifications and skills that give them true freedom to chart their own path and explore meaningful career opportunities. I am excited to join our team and watch our students achieve great results in a variety of career and technical fields.”
Cumberland-Perry Area CTC has more than 1,300 students enrolled in more than 20 programs in areas such as art and technology. construction and maintenance. Health Sciences; Advanced Manufacturing; and transportation and logistics. In addition to morning and afternoon sessions for students in grades 9 through 12, CPACTC also offers evening and adult education courses such as automotive technology, welding, and CNC operation and machining. CTC builds on PDE’s mission to ensure all learners have access to a world-class education by enabling them to graduate high school with industry certifications and certifications. This increases the possibilities and opportunities for in-demand, high-paying, fulfilling work. career.
“Cumberland Perry Regional CTC is proud to welcome Director Moomin and Director Zerfas to introduce our 22 career and technical education programs. , industry certifications, and college credits to help you get a head start on your post-high school career journey.” CPACTC Administrative Director Justin Brune said: “The school is currently working on a facilities project that will provide space for approximately 275 additional students through an expanded new technology program.”
The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission oversees more than 9,000 entities that provide public utility services throughout the commonwealth. As the Commonwealth moves forward with an energy transition that brings about systemic change, these utilities and suppliers will support plant operators and technicians, industrial machinery, engineers, line workers, electricians, solar developers, and energy analysts. List would require an economist.
“We are honored to join Secretary Moomin to celebrate our investments in career and trade schools such as the Cumberland Perry Area CTC. How can we build the talent pipeline for the 21st century workforce? I love talking to students, educators, and staff about said Chief Zerfas. “As the energy transition continues, the commonwealth needs to fill many critical positions, and as PUC Commissioner, I am committed to helping find qualified talent for the Cumberland Perry Area CTC. We hope our students will consider fulfilling careers in the energy and public utilities fields.”
The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission balances the needs of consumers and utilities. We guarantee safe and reliable public services at reasonable prices. protect the public interest; Educating consumers to make independent and informed utility choices. Promote economic development. and fostering new technologies and competitive markets in an environmentally responsible manner.
A common-sense, bipartisan budget for 2023-24 will deliver on Governor Shapiro’s top priorities of building a stronger economy, safer and healthier communities, and better schools. This budget makes historic investments in students across the commonwealth, including his $567 million in basic education funding. This is the largest increase in basic education funding in Pennsylvania history. It also includes his $23.5 million to bring career and technical education back into the classroom, giving all students the freedom to chart their own path and the opportunity to succeed.
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