What Is A Career Training Program?
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Career training programs offer students the opportunity to develop critical skills while, in many cases, also preparing students to earn specialized certificates. Career training programs typically include a combination of classes and hands-on, practical learning experiences. Transition teams can help students determine if a career training program is right for them by identifying requirements needed to secure a job in their desired field.
- What career options are most aligned with the student’s interests, strengths, and preferences?
- Do these careers or jobs require specific certifications or training?
- Where are the certification or training programs offered and which setting is the best fit for the student?
- What skill areas might the student need to improve through a career training program to be successful in their desired career?
Determining If A Career Training Program Is The Right Choice?
The transition team can help the students determine if a career training program is the right fit by exploring some of the options available.
- Non-degree or certification program for students with disabilities located in the setting of a 2- or 4-year college or university
- Vocational or technical programs/schools
- Adult education and continuing education programs
- Apprenticeship or employer-provided job-training programs
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Postsecondary Career Training Programs: A Pathway to Success
Transition teams can support students who are preparing for career training programs by outlining the opportunities available through such programs.
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Learn Skills
Students can learn content and skills to prepare them for what they will need to know and do in a job.
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Earn Certificates
Students can boost their marketability and gain specific skill sets through certification programs.
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Network Opportunities
Students can engage with employers and make other connections to help support them in their path to employment.
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Secure Employment
With the skills, knowledge, certifications, and experience gained through career training programs, students can earn competitive salaries and benefits.
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Resources
You can access a list of possible career training programs in PA (licenced as Private Licensed Schools) here.
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Want to learn more?
Check the Career Planning Tool from Education Planner.org
Assessments and information to match a student with a career or industry that fits best for them and information linked to schools that are the best training programs for those careers.
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