Careers start here.

Director’s Message 2

Sports Medicine cont.& Open House 3

Business Management & Entrepreneurship 4

Precision/Computerized Machining 5

Plumbing & Heating 6

Technical Academy 7

37 Programs 8

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BCTC will begin offering this excitingnew program this fall at the East Campusin Oley. Instruction will include theoryand applications related to: strengthtraining and high intensity training,weight management, nutrition, resistancetraining, exercise programming, exercisephysiology, mental health and wellness,anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology,athletic training, injury recognition andmanagement, rehabilitation andrestorative care, and medical terminology.The program will be instructed by Mr. ScottCote, an experienced Exercise Physiologistand Physical Therapist Assistant.

Students will learn to design safe andeffective exercise prescriptions, conductindividual exercise programs, and fitnesstesting. Students will be prepared to assistin rehabilitative services under thesupervision of physical therapists,occupational therapists, speech-languagepathologists, and other therapeuticprofessionals, and to perform routinefunctions in support of rehabilitation.

Students may seek employment in awide variety of settings that includefitness clubs, hospitals, corporate wellnessprograms, strength and conditioning, and

clinical rehabilitation programs. Inaddition, the program will serve as a strongfoundation for students wishing to pursueadvanced degrees in the field of exercisescience or enter professional disciplines such as physical or occupational therapy.

Graduates of this program are wellprepared for entry level employment inrehabilitative services or continued highereducation. Students therefore will berequired to schedule and maintain strongacademic coursework along with the BCTCcurriculum. Internship opportunities anddual program college coursework will bedeveloped to support the program.

JOIN US AT OUROPEN

HOUSE October 20, 20165:30 – 8:30 pm West Campus

Leesport | 610–374–4073

October 18, 20165:30 – 8:30 pm East Campus

Oley | 610–987–6201

37 programs for high schooland adult students

BCTC Launches Sports Medicine &Rehabilitative TherapyAre you interested in an exciting career in sports training & fitness?Then Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy may be right for you!

Athletic TrainerFitness/Personal TrainerRehabilitation AidePhysical Therapist AssistantSports CoachTherapy AssistantWellness Coordinator continued on page 3

Lorenzo Santos (Governor Mifflin) and Lydia Heffner (Fleetwood)

articulation agreements for students tocontinue their education. Interested studentsshould contact their counseling offices andplan to visit BCTC’s East Campus (Oley)Open House on Tuesday, October 18 from5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The SMaRT program will beteam-taught along with the Health-RelatedTechnology Program, instructed by veteranteacher Ms. Mae Endy.

There is also an incredible need for skilledPrecision Machinists and Mechatronicstechnicians in our area. The employmentoutlook for these career fields is excellent andthe need to find qualified workers is critical.Did you know that 25% of the manufacturingworkforce in Berks County is age 55 or olderand the average annual wage for skilledmachinists has increased by $12,000 in recentyears? Check out the extremely well-equippedMechatronics and Precision and Computer-ized Machining Labs at the West Campus(Leesport) Open House on Thursday, October20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Look for information this fall introducing anew county-wide manufacturing video contestnamed, “What’s Cool about Manufacturing?”This contest is sponsored by the Berks CountyManufacturers Resource Center, The BerksCounty Workforce Development Board andthe Reading Muhlenberg and the BerksCareer and Technology Centers. The aim is todispel the myths about manufacturing andspur an interest in students entering thelargest employment sector in Berks County.

Autumn isin the air andschool is backin full swing atthe BerksCareer andTechnologyCenter. BCTCstudents and

staff are poised to take on the challengesof another exciting school year.

Last year we had a record number ofstudents compete in state and nationalCareer and Technical StudentOrganizations competitions winningscholarships, building leadership, and anexperience of a lifetime. Our seniors alsoachieved at the highest level in thehistory of BCTC on the NationalOccupational Competency InstituteExam (NOCTI). Seventy-five percentof all seniors scored “Advanced” on theNOCTI Exam. Congratulations to theBCTC staff and students for thisphenomenal achievement.

New for 2016-2017 is the addition ofthe Sports Medicine and RehabilitativeTherapy Program or “SMaRT.” TheSMaRT classroom was customized toinclude a new theory room and weightand endurance training equipment thatis found in a sports training and aphysical therapy environment. Mr. Scott Cote is the new instructor. Thecurriculum prepares students to enter thecareer fields of sports medicine andphysical therapy with excellentemployment prospects. We are workingwith several colleges to develop

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Director’s Message

Dr. James A. Kraft BCTC Executive Director

JOINT OPERATING COMMITTEEANTIETAM

Walter R. SaylorBOYERTOWN AREAJohn C. Landino

BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA John Scheetz III

CONRAD WEISER AREAWilliam T. Carl, Jr.

DANIEL BOONE AREATamara D. TwardowskiEXETER TOWNSHIPDr. Ann M. HearingFLEETWOOD AREAGary A. Reinert

GOVERNOR MIFFLINElizabeth AdamsHAMBURG AREAAndrew C. RaughKUTZTOWN AREA Dr. Alan J. DarionOLEY VALLEY

Robert A. HeckmanSCHUYLKILL VALLEYDr. Jay R. Melvin

TULPEHOCKEN AREAOscar J. Manbeck(chairperson)TWIN VALLEY

Christine M. OsbornWILSON

Robert MetzgarWYOMISSING AREAScott C. Painter, Esq.

SolicitorJohn M. Stott, Esq.

Superintendent of RecordDr. Jill M. HackmanExecutive DirectorDr. James A. Kraft

MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to prepare all students

for successful careers and higher education through a highly acclaimed,

integrated academic and technical education experience.

Berks Career and Technology Center will not discriminate in its employment practices or its ed-ucational programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sex,sexual orientation, ancestry, domicile, veterans status, national origin, marital status, pregnancy,handicap/ disability or genetic information or any other legally protected characteristics in itsadmission procedures, educational programs and activities or employment practices, as re-quired by the Pennsylvania School Code and related regulations, ADA, Title VI, Title IX, and Sec-tion 504 and will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other designatedyouth groups. Students are encouraged to consider enrolling in career programs non-traditionalto their gender. Berks Career and Technology Center will take steps to assure that the lack ofEnglish language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and techni-cal education programs and will make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities.Furthermore, harassment in any form, including bullying, by any individual will not be tolerated.All policies, regulations and practices of BCTC shall be guided by this statement. Inquiries re-garding compliance with Title IX, Section 504 or Title VI should be directed to the Office of theExecutive Director at 1057 County Road, Leesport, PA 19533, 610-374-4073.

Berks Career and Technology Center no discriminará por razones de raza, color, edad, re-ligión, sexo, orientación sexual, origen, domicilio, si es veterano, nacionalidad, estado civil,embarazo, incapacidad o cualquier otra característica protegida legalmente en su proceso deempleo, programas educativos ni actividades o proceso de admisiones como es requeridopor el Código Escolar del Estado de Pennsylvania y las regulaciones ADA, Titulo VI, Titulo IX ySección 504 y proporcionará un acceso igualitario a los Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts y otros gru-pos de jóvenes designados. Fomentamos que todo estudiante considere registrarse en pro-gramas educativos no tradicionales a su sexo. Berks Career and Technology Center tomarapasos para asegurar que la falta de conocimiento de Ingles no sea una barrera para su ad-misión y participación en los programas educativos y técnicos. También se harán acomoda-ciones razonables para personas con impedimentos físicos. Cualquier forma de acoso,incluyendo intimidación por parte de cualquier individuo no será permitida. La política, regu-laciones y prácticas de BCTC serán guiadas por esta declaración. Dudas o preguntas acercadel cumplimiento del Título IX, Sección 504 o Título VI deberán dirigirse a la oficina del Direc-tor Ejecutivo en 1057 County Rd, Leesport PA 19533, 610-374-4073.

BCTC FAST FACTS: • Programs are open to high school studentstuition free. Most students apply to BCTC in 9th grade and begin their program in 10th grade.

• Students attend BCTC for half of their daylearning technical skills and attend theirhigh school for the other half day for academic instruction.

• Transportation is provided to and from theCareer Center for all students.

Visit our website at

www.berkscareer.com

for more information.

FOR PARENTS: • Now is the time for 7th, 8th, and 9th gradersto begin exploring their career interests.

• If your child’s plans include college, technicalschool, or starting a career, BCTC will providean excellent foundation for future success.

• FOR ADULT STUDENTS – BCTC also offersContinuing Education programs for adults toupgrade their skills, earn certifications, partici-pate in apprenticeships, or train for new ca-reers. Courses are offered day or evening withflexible scheduling, and affordable pricing.

• CDL – Commercial Driver’s License Trainingfor Adults

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5:30 – 8:30 p.m. West Campus1057 County Rd. | Leesport | 610-374-4073

October 18, 20165:30 – 8:30 p.m. East Campus3307 Friedensburg Rd. | Oley | 610-987-6201

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For more information, call BCTC’s East Campus Student Services at 610-987-6201 or visit www.berkscareer.com

“The field of sports medicineand rehabilitation offers career opportunities that focus on wellness in a growing healthcare field.”Mr. Scott Cote, BCTC Instructor

REWARDING CAREERS – GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES!Completing the Sports Medicineand Rehabilitative Therapy programat BCTC can lead students to manyexciting career pathways with goodjob opportunities. For example, thejob market for Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides is projected togrow 40% from 2014 – 2024 accord-ing to the U.S. Department of Labor.The median annual wage for Physical

Therapist Assistants and Aides was$42,980 in 2015. The increased demand for physical therapy servicesis attributed to the expected increasein healthcare needs of our aging population and individuals livingwith chronic health conditions.Physical Therapist Assistants/Aides work under the supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain

movement and manage pain and willwork in physical therapists’ offices, re-habilitation centers, and in hospitals.

Students successfully completingBCTC’s program will be qualified topursue jobs as a Physical TherapistAide right out of high school. The program also provides an excellentfoundation to pursue further educationleading to careers as a Physical Thera-pist Assistant, Occupational TherapistAssistant, Occupational / PhysicalTherapist, Athletic Trainer, FitnessTrainer, Sports Coach, and WellnessCoordinator … just to name a few rewarding careers!

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.Department of Labor, Occupational OutlookHandbook, 2016-17 Edition, PhysicalTherapist Assistants and Aides.

Mr. Cote with Nathan Stern (Fleetwood) & Zachery Risser (Tulpehocken)

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The Business Management & Entrepreneurship program places anemphasis on college and career readi-ness. The program offers students inter-ested in business a competitive edgethrough project-based, collaborativelearning and the development of 21stCentury skills including business man-agement, entrepreneurship, financialliteracy, technology, global awareness,problem solving, and communication.Students learn business with coachingfrom local industry professionals.

The program at BCTC is part ofVirtual Enterprises International(VEI). VEI is a live, in-school globalbusiness simulation and entrepreneur-ship program which is part of a globalnetwork of student-run businesses inover 40 countries. VEI replicates allthe functions of real businesses in bothstructure and practice and brings theworkplace into the classroom.

The program transforms high schoolstudents into independent-thinkingbusiness professionals and their classrooms into offices that become an incubator environment. Under theguidance of a teacher-facilitator andlocal business mentors, students createand manage their virtual businesses;

Business Management & Entrepreneurship

learning all aspects from market research, business planning, productdevelopment, production and distribu-tion to marketing, sales, human resources, accounting/ finance and e-commerce. Qualified students mayenroll in the Technical Academy forthis program and earn up to 24 collegecredits while still in high school.

The program closes the skills gap, engages students in their learning, andprepares them for college and careersuccess by providing them with relevant, hands-on opportunities to develop, test, and apply academic,business, financial, and entrepreneurialskills. The program provides an excel-lent foundation for post-secondarystudies in business, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

For more information, call BCTC’s West Campus StudentServices at 610-374-4073 or visit www.berkscareer.com.

Marketing Specialist

Business Manager

Entrepreneur

Bookkeeper

Human Resource Specialist

Today’s companies are

seeking professionals

that are skilled problem

solvers and innovators who

effectively communicate and

make a strong contribution to

the workplace team.

Ms. Tiffany GreeneBCTC Instructor

Creating a generation of future business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Instructor: Ms. Tiffany Greene – West Campus (Leesport)

Benjamin Correas (Governor Mifflin)

Allison Moser (Wyomissing) and classmates

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Did you know manufacturing is BerksCounty’s largest industry sector by economic output and by employment?Did you know that BCTC’s Engineering& Manufacturing Technology CareerPathway offers six programs in state-of-the art facilities to prepare students forhigh skill and high demand careers inmanufacturing?

Precision Manufacturing is theLifeblood of our 21st Century Society The machining industry utilizesprecision tools and equipment totransform engineers’ and designers’visions into finished products.Equipment and tools are used to shapeplastics, metals, and other materialsinto parts, molds, dies, and othercomponents used in millions ofproducts we use every day.

The Precision / ComputerizedMachining Technology (PMT/CMT)program at BCTC focuses on skills thatare in many high-demand high-techmodern manufacturing businesses inBerks County and beyond. In fact,graduates of the program often findimmediate employment after highschool with local companies.

Precision/Computerized Machining Technology

Employment OutlookAccording to the BerksCounty WorkforceDevelopment Board,Manufacturing is BerksCounty’s largest industrywith over 31,000 peoplewith average annualearnings of over $56,000per year employed inover 500 companies. A critical problem is that a large percentageof manufacturingemployees are nearingretirement age. In fact,of the 31,000 workers,54% are age 45 or older

and 25% are age 55 and older.

Because of the aging employeepopulation, the Berks CountyWorkforce Development Board isprojecting that local manufacturingemployers will need to hire at least6,000 skilled and semi-skilledreplacement workers by the end of2025. The projected shortage ofworkers with key manufacturingskills translates into job opportunitiesfor BCTC’s PMT / CMT graduates.

What Students LearnStudents begin their course ofstudy with foundational conventionalmachine tool training and progressthrough more advanced topics including Computer NumericalControl (CNC) programming andElectrical Discharge Machining(EDM). Training also includes interpretation of engineering drawings and the use of precisionmeasuring instruments.

High Skill and High Demand Leads to Immediate Employment

Instructors: Mr. Eric Hopewell | Mr. Peter Hoffman – West Campus (Leesport)

WHAT’S SO COOL ABOUT MANUFACTURING?

To help create awareness about careersin manufacturing, Berks County’s mid-dle and junior high school students willbe participating in the “What’s So CoolAbout Manufacturing” video contest inOctober and November sponsored bythe Berks County Manufacturers Resource Center, BCTC, and RMCTC inpartnership with the Berks CountyWorkforce Development Board.

Dominique Brophy (Twin Valley) operating a conventional lathe.

Gavin Austin (Kutztown) operating a Haas VF2-TR 5-axis vertical machining center.

The programhas beenrecognized and

awarded the National Institute forMetalworking Skills (NIMS) test siteaccreditation. Students have theopportunity to earn nationallyrecognized NIMS certifications thatshow their competency in different skillareas and give students a competitiveedge when applying for employment.

For more information, contact BCTC’s West Campus Student Services at 610-374-4073 or visit www.berkscareer.com.

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The job market forplumbers, pipefitters,and steamfitters isprojected to grow 12percent from 2014 to2024, which is fasterthan the average for alloccupations, accordingto the U.S. Bureau ofLabor Statistics. Themedian annual salary isover $50,000 annually.Helping to drive thedemand for plumberswill be theconstruction ofbuildings which willneed new plumbing systems. Overalljob opportunities are expected to begood and some employers reportdifficulty finding qualified workers.(Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.Department of Labor, OccupationalOutlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition)

BCTC’s Plumbing & Heatingprogram is accredited by the NationalCenter for Construction Educationand Research (NCCER) through theAssociated Builders and Contractors(ABC) and provides participants withdefined career paths in the industry.The program is also endorsed by thePennsylvania Builder’s Association(PBA). Students in this program areinvolved in classroom and practicallearning experiences designed to helpthem develop the necessary skills tobe successful in the industry.

WHAT PLUMBERS DOPlumbers and pipe fitters assemble,install, alter, and repair pipes and pipesystems that carry water, steam, air, orother liquids and gasses for sanitation,

Plumber (Construction)

Pipelayer, Pipefitter or Steamfitter

Plumber Apprentice

Oil Burner Service and Installer

Job Estimator

Master Plumber

Heating Engineer

Plumbing Inspector

HVAC Technician

Students completing BCTC’sPlumbing & Heating program thatgo on to finish an apprenticeshipprogram have excellent employ-ment opportunities in BerksCounty and beyond.

Mr. Michael WentlingBCTC Instructor

From L to R: Hunter Dietrich (Fleetwood), Mr. Wentling, Brady Handwerk (Fleetwood), and James Foulke (Fleetwood).

industrial and other uses. Plumbersalso install plumbing fixtures,appliances, and heating systems. Safeand proper mechanical practices areessential components as they help toprotect the health and well-being oflocal communities and the nation.

WHAT STUDENTS LEARNBCTC’s hands-on approach totraining will cover layout, assembly,installation and repair of pipes,fittings, and fixtures of heating, waterand drainage systems according tomanuals, specifications and plumbingcodes. Also included are theinstalling, repairing, operating andtesting of various types of residentialand commercial heating equipmentand the controls necessary for theiroperation.

Graduates of this program are prepared for entry level work, apprenticeship opportunities, and post-secondary education.

Tylor Schabener (Exeter)

Plumbing & HeatingJob market for plumbers is strong.

Instructor: Mr. Michael Wentling – East Campus (Oley)

For more information, call BCTC’s East Campus Student Services at610-987-6201 or visit www.berkscareer.com.

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Berks Career & Technology Center, Reading Area Community College, andBloomsburg University have partnered to create the Technical Academy.

The Technical Academy provides college-bound students with the opportunity todevelop advanced technical skills and earn college credit toward an associate and/orbachelor’s degree while still in high school. Students in the Technical Academy areexpected to continue their study through an associate degree at Reading AreaCommunity College.

After completing an associate degree, academy students may earn a Bachelor ofApplied Science in Technical Leadership from Bloomsburg University by takingcourses at the RACC Campus at a fraction of the total cost of a 4-year degree program.

BERKS COUNTY’STECHNICAL ACADEMY

ACADEMY STUDENTS:• Are enrolled at BCTC and RACCwhile in high school.

• Can enter the workforce at multiplepoints prior to earning a degree.

• Will earn recognized industrycertifications.

• Will prepare for jobs that are in high demand.

GET A JUMP ON COLLEGE!• Earn college credits toward anassociate and/or bachelor’s degreewhile still in high school.

• Depending on the program selected,students may complete up to sixcollege courses at BCTC during thefirst and second year of the program,earning up to 18 college credits. Thecredits earned while at BCTC will betuition free. Students will be expected topurchase textbooks and all other coursematerials.

• All credits earned will appear ascompleted courses on a college

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:o Students must be in Grades 10 or 11 to

begin a program in the TechnicalAcademy.

o 3.0 overall GPA*o Math Proficiencyo Reading Proficiencyo To remain in the program, students must

complete a college prep academic sequence throughout high school.

transcript establishing thetransferability of these courses.

• In the third year of the program,students may take an additional threecourses on the RACC Campus,earning up to an additional 12college credits while in high school(depending on the program selected).

• Tuition for the final courses taken onthe RACC Campus (while studentsare still in high school) may besubsidized by BCTC and isdependent on state and federalfunding.

BUSINESS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER• Business Management &

Entrepreneurship

• IT Networking

• IT Programming

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER• Mechatronics Engineering Technology

HEALTHCARE CLUSTER• Health Occupations

THE ACADEMY PROVIDES:• A pathway for developing advanced skills toward an associate and/or bachelor’s degree.

• The opportunity to earn collegecredits toward a degree while still inhigh school.

• Highly selective programs that havestrict entrance criteria.

o Signed Letter of Understanding to attend RACC to earn an associatedegree.

o Students transitioning to RACC aftergraduation and completion of the Tech-nical Academy courses will be requiredto complete RACC’s placement assess-ment. SAT, ACT, and AP scores maybe evaluated to determine the need totake RACC’s placement assessment.

A PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

* With special permission a student may be accepted on a provisional basis with a 2.5 GPA or higher.

NON- PROFIT ORGU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDReading, PA

Permit No. 305

www.berkscareer.com

West Campus1057 County RoadLeesport, PA 19533610-374-4073

East Campus3307 Friedensburg Road

Oley, PA 19547610-987-6201

JOIN US AT OUR OPEN

HOUSEOctober 20, 2016

5:30 – 8:30 p.m. West Campus1057 County Rd. | Leesport | 610-374-4073

October 18, 20165:30 – 8:30 p.m. East Campus3307 Friedensburg Rd. | Oley | 610-987-6201

(B) indicates the program is offered atboth campuses.

(E) indicates the program is offered onlyat the East Campus in Oley.

(W) indicates the program is offeredonly at the West Campus inLeesport.

Business & Information TechnologyBusiness Management

& Entrepreneurship (W)

IT Networking (E)

IT Programming (W)

CommunicationsAdvertising Art & Design Technology (W)

Communication Media Technology (W)

Graphic Imaging Technology (W)

Photo Imaging Technology (W)

ConstructionBuilding Construction Occupations (E)

Cabinetry & Wood Technology (E)

Carpentry (B)Electrical Occupations (B)

HVAC / Refrigeration (E)

Masonry (E)Painting & Decorating (W)

Plumbing & Heating (E)

Engineering & Manufacturing TechnologyDrafting Design Technology (E)Electronic Engineering Technology (W)Mechatronics Engineering Technology (W)Precision / Computerized

Machining Technology (W)Robotics & Automation Technology (W)Welding Technology (W)

HealthcareDental Occupations (E)Health Occupations (B)Health-Related Technology (E)Medical Health Professions (W)

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitative Therapy (E)

ServicesCosmetology (B)Culinary Arts (B)Early Childhood Education (B)Horticulture (E)Protective Services (E)Service Occupations (E)

TransportationAutomotive Collision Repair Technology (B)Automotive Technology (B)Diesel Technology (E)Heavy Equipment Technology (E)Recreational & PowerEquipment Technology (W)

Technical Academy ProgramsBusiness Management

& Entrepreneurship (W)Health Occupations (B)IT Networking (E)IT Programming (W)Mechatronics Engineering

Technology (W)

BCTC Offers Programs

(seniors only)

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