Are you college and career ready? Elective courses provide students opportunities to explore their career interests.
Use the resources listed below to learn how the Center for Careers and Technology can prepare you for college and career.
Need career development advice? Speak to your counselor or visit the Center for Careers and Technology office in the Fowler Building.
Workforce Education
Descriptions
Carlisle Careers and
Technology Center has a lot of work-based learning experiences for all students
at Carlisle High School. Below are brief descriptions of the work-based
learning programs we have. For specific details and to find out how to enroll
see the Education Planning Guide on
our website.
USA
Spares Inc. Precision
Machining Trade School
Sponsorship Program
Students to learn about the industrial engineering and manufacturing fields through both theory and hands-on learning
at USA Spares Inc. Students
train to learn how to do molds, graphite milling, welding, and CNC
machining. Start as early as junior year.
BELCO Community Credit Union Work
Based Learning Experience
This is an
entry-level member service
position as a branch teller
in the BELCO Bank sales and service
department.
CPARC,
the Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties Career Internship
Gain experience working with adults who have intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
Central
PA Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Pre-apprenticeship
This course
is in partnership with the Central PA IEC. This is an opportunity for students
to learn about the electrical industry through both theory and hands on learning with an electrical employer.
Architecture-Construction-Engineering (ACE)
ACE is an after-school
program that introduces you to careers in architecture, construction management, engineering and other
disciplines. Grades 10-12.
Emergency Medical Services Academy
Through a partnership with Cumberland Goodwill
Emergency Services, students
will participate in a
semester-long program providing certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
Students
complete the 120-hour course in preparation for the state’s
CNA exam at Carlisle High School.
Penn
State Holy Spirit Medical Center Exploration Program
Through a
partnership with Penn State Holy Spirit Medical Center, students can complete a medical science career exploratory program
in a hospital setting.
UPMC Health
Care Career Exploration Program
Through a partnership with UPMC Carlisle,
students can complete
the medical science
career exploratory program
starting their junior year in a hospital setting.
Capstone Cooperative Education Experience
Students who are seniors and who have met all of the required
competencies in their Career and Technical Program can do a cooperative
education experience working with local employers in their program area.
Capstone Internship Experience
This is
similar to Cooperative Education Experience with the exception that it is an
unpaid experience working with
local employers.
Career Internship Program
This program
is open to any student and gives them the opportunity to explore different
career paths. This program is for students who are planning
to enter higher education in anticipation of preparing for a professional career.
Non-Profit Career
Internship
The goal of
the Non-Profit Career Internship is to introduce students to career pathways in
the non-profit world. Through a partnership with the Carlisle Chamber and
several non-profit organizations in the community, this program is intended to
create a more comprehensive understanding of careers in the nonprofit world.
Diversified Occupations
This work-based learning program allows students to work in a variety of
occupations such as warehousing, hospitality services and retail stores.
PA Career Link Equus
Workforce 101 Program
This program
serves youth/young adults ages 15-24 years of age in providing career exploration, case management, supportive services, work experience/internship opportunities, incentives and MORE!