Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver, chair of the Senate Education Committee, hosted Career and Technical Education Day at the Capitol on April 22 in the East Wing Rotunda. The event brought together students, educators, and schools from across Pennsylvania to showcase student projects and highlight career and technical education programs.
The gathering aimed to demonstrate how career and technical education helps prepare students for jobs that are in demand. Schools participating in the event shared information about their programs with lawmakers, staff, and visitors.
“Career and technical education gives students meaningful opportunities to build real skills, explore career pathways, and prepare for successful futures,” Culver said. “It was encouraging to see so many students and educators at the Capitol today sharing the strong work being done in CTE programs across Pennsylvania.”
Throughout the day, attendees learned about a variety of educational offerings available through these programs. Culver said that as chair of the Senate Education Committee she continues “to believe strongly in the value of career and technical education and the need to support these programs.” She added: “Today was a great opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of students and the dedication of the educators who help prepare them for the future.”
Schools taking part included Berks Career and Technology Center – West Campus; Dauphin County Technical School; Central PA Institute of Science and Technology; Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center; Lancaster County Career and Technology Center; Lehigh Career & Technical Institute; Lycoming Career and Technology Center; Middle Bucks Institute of Technology; Mon Valley Career and Technology Center; Parkway West Career & Technology Center; Pottstown Senior High School; Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus; Steel Center for Career and Technical Education; SUN Area Technical Institute; Trinity High School; Upper Bucks County Technical School; Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center, as well as York County School of Technology.
The event underscored ongoing efforts by state leaders to support workforce readiness through hands-on learning opportunities.
