Educator in the Workplace: Partner Information
Southern Alleghenies - Southern Alleghenies Career Education Partnership
Program Contact:
Aimee Garay, Program Manager
c/o SACEP
Goodwill Industries of the Conemaugh Valley, Inc.
540-542 Central Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 536-3536 x288
agaray@goodwilljohnstown.org
| Provides credits (e.g. Act 48; College) | Act 48 hours or CEUs - if arranged through school district; we are not able to grant credits at this time. |
| Provides payment (e.g. Stipend) | Per-diem stipend for participation during the summer or on other personal time; rate varies according to funds available. |
| Length of program/field experience (e.g. day, week, summer) | Half day(s) or full day(s). Some educators request multiple days. |
| Offers orientation session | Overview materials provided to potential participants (teachers and hosts) electronically. |
| Requires program evaluation (Ending/exit sessions) | Post-experience surveys completed by host companies. |
| Program requirements (e.g. curriculum; assignments) | Teacher journals and lesson plans (maximum of two). |
| Application process | Educators submit personal & professional info spreadsheet for review. |
| Target audience (e.g. educators, teachers, schools, counselors, administrators) | Educators and other school personnel. |
| Time of program (e.g. school day, after school, summer activity) | Summer - before June 20; also can be done during in-service days or school holidays after announcement is made (usually in early April). |
| Multiple industry clusters present | Yes. |
| Academic level addressed (e.g. High School; Middle School; Elementary) | Typically, middle and high school. |
| Collaboration with intermediaries (e.g. CareerLinks; IUs) | Yes. We also support EITW events in the group-tour format that are sponsored through our partners in the counties of Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset. Local BASICS groups make arrangements with credit-granting institutions to secure Act 48 credits or CEUs for the educators. Typically, participating educators are not paid when the events occur during school time; our funds help to cover transportation or substitute teacher expenses. |
| Program aligned to the Career Education and Work Standards | Yes |
| Discipline (a branch of instruction, i.e., History, Math), Industry or Participant Driven | Participant-driven; we seek EITWs in the high-demand occupations for the Southern Alleghenies, also. |
| Pre-work/post-work materials required | Journal and lesson plans (maximum of two). |
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Funds for this Web site are provided under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-270) and from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Career and Technical Education.