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District highlights CCBC and Steel Center partnerships, expanding aviation and STEM pathways
Summary
District staff described expanding career-and-technical education and dual-enrollment opportunities with CCBC, Steel Center and CHS partners, including a new aviation pathway and STEM/cybersecurity associate-degree options for juniors and seniors.
District staff updated the board on career-and-technical education (CTE) and dual-enrollment pathways available to Bethel Park students, reporting growth in aviation, STEM and cybersecurity options through partnerships with Community College partners and Steel Center.
Why it matters: The programs described aim to give students college credits, direct career pathways and hands-on credentials while they are still in high school.
Key details - CCBC partnership and aviation pathway: Staff said CCBC offers aviation classes at a Chippewa campus and an in-person option closer to the district (hosted through an intermediate unit site); the district reported about four students expressed interest for next year. The classes can be taken live in person or synchronously online, and can contribute toward an associate degree and eventual flight training. - STEM and cybersecurity: Staff described an expanding STEM program and cybersecurity pathway that can yield up to 28 college credits toward an associate degree; the district said CCBC will evaluate course equivalencies to add to its STEM associate degree. - Scheduling and credit alignment: Presenters discussed how the pathway schedule can be arranged so students still take multiple high-school periods while earning college credits; juniors and seniors are the primary participants.
Board remarks and context Board members noted February is Career and Technical Education Month and praised the participation levels: the district reported about 90 high-school students participate in Career and Technical Education at Steel Center and through CHS partnerships.
Next steps: District staff said they will continue to refine credit equivalencies with partners and produce an interactive online guide showing which courses lead to which postsecondary credentials.
