Medical Career Night

White Chimneys Estate and the Pequea Valley First Choice Program are joining together to host a Medical Career Night on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 6-8:30 pm at 5117 Lincoln Highway East, Gap, PA 17527. This is a fantastic opportunity for high school students interested in a career in the medical field to meet with experts from various specialities, including Primary Care, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Pharmaceuticals, Research, Emergency Medical Services, and more!

This is a drop-in career style fair, so students can arrive anytime until 8 pm. Parents are welcome. Students can register for the event here.

Real Estate Career Seminar

Are you interested in learning more about a career in Real Estate? Are you curious about how to get started and what requirements are needed? Join us on Thursday, March 21st during Flex in the Career Center. Members of the Dahlia Group at Keller Williams Realty will share their expertise and help you learn more about career opportunities in this exciting field! Please register using the form posted in your grade level classroom.

Rock Lititz “Experience LIVE” Conference

Are you a Junior or Senior interested in live event productions? Do you have a passion for concerts, festivals, production, lighting, audio, STEM topics and the idea of a non-traditional work path? 

Rock Lititz is currently accepting applications for its upcoming “Experience LIVE” Conference on April 25th from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. This will be a fun and immersive event which will allow high school students to experience what careers backstage in the live entertainment industry really look like, network with production professionals, and learn about the wide range of career opportunities. 

Students who are interested in attending “Experience LIVE” will need to apply directly to Rock Lititz here. Rock Lititz fully handles the application and acceptance process. The application deadline is March 8th. If students are accepted to the program, they will be notified by Rock Lititz by March 18th. After being accepted, students will need to fill out additional paperwork with the Counseling Office, and transportation and a chaperone will be provided by the high school. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Moss in the Career Center. 

PACAC College Fair Field Trip

The Counseling Department is planning a field trip to the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling (PACAC) Lancaster Regional College Fair on Tuesday, March 12th from 9 – 10:30 am. The Fair will take place at Thaddeus Stevens College and is open to Juniors and undecided Seniors. 

This is a great opportunity to meet with college admissions representatives and learn about applying to college. Students will register for a barcode through Strive Scan which will allow them to show their barcode to colleges they are interested in. Colleges will send them more information about their schools, and the day after the fair, students will receive a report with information about each college with whom they scanned.  There is no cost to attend the Fair and space is limited. Field trip permission slips are available in the Counseling Office and due by February 23rd. 

Sight & Sound Theatres “Shadow Day” for High School Students

Are you interested in the arts and live theatre? Have you ever wondered what the behind the scenes process looks like for a production? Sight & Sound Theatres will be hosting a “Shadow Day” for students in grades 9-12 to experience a “day-in-the-life” of their Show Operations teams on Friday, February 16th from 10 am – 3 pm. 

This event will take place as they prepare for their 2024 premiere of DANIEL, creating an opportunity for students to observe many teams working together to create a show. Throughout the day, they will have people from different Show Operation departments speak to the group of students, provide information, and answer any questions they may have. 

Students will need to apply individually and provide their own transportation. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. The application can be found here and is also available in the Counseling Office. Students should email their completed application to Leilani Torres at leilani.torres@sight-sound.com.

Millersville University Arts and Communications Field Trip

Are you interested in pursuing a career in Art & Design, Communications, Theatre, or Music? Join us on Wednesday, November 29th from 8:45 am – 1:30 pm for a field trip to Millersville University. This trip is open to students in grades 10-12 and is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about a career in these fields of study. Students will have a campus tour, learn about the admissions process, and attend sessions with faculty from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Permission slips are available in the Counseling Office and due Friday, November 17th.

Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW)

Calling all sophomores and juniors! Applications are now being accepted for the Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) program. This is an exciting, hands-on opportunity that involves living on a college campus for a one-week session over the summer and helping run a company with teammates. PFEW is a great addition to college applications/resumes and helps build skills in communication, leadership, time management, problem-solving and much more!

Penn Manor students can attend PFEW for a reduced rate of $150 thanks to the generosity of local donors. Financial aid is also available. Visit www.pfew.org for more information and to submit your application; the referral code “LANCASTER” must be used when submitting your application to receive the discount.

Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Opportunity

Any student interested in a career in the Construction Industry should stop in the Counseling Office and sign up to learn more about a Construction Pre- Apprenticeship opportunity for the Spring Semester. This involves attending training one day per week from 9 am-2:30 pm in Manheim. You will learn about rigging, hand tools, powertools, blueprints and safety. Sign up for information in the Counseling Office or email melissa.ostrowski@pennmanor.net if interested.

Penn Manor High School Education Day/College and Career Expo

Penn Manor High School will host its 31st annual Education Day/College and Career Expo on Monday, November 6, 2023. The event will be held at Penn Manor High School’s East Gymnasium from 11:15 am – 1:15 pm and is open to all Penn Manor High School students in grades 9-12 and their families.

Representatives from over 100 colleges, trade schools, industries, and military units will be in attendance. The program is designed to give students and their parents a chance to learn more about the opportunities and programs available at employers and various post secondary educational institutions.

Eastern Mennonite University at Lancaster Aviation Career Open House

Do you have a passion for flying? Lancaster County offers an excellent opportunity for students who wish to pursue a career as a pilot. The Lancaster Airport is an ideal starting point. It boasts an Air Traffic Control tower and is the third busiest airport in Pennsylvania based on takeoffs and landings. Students at Eastern Mennonite University at Lancaster gain invaluable experience in a dynamic aviation environment.  

Students interested in a career in Aviation are invite to attend Eastern Mennonite University at Lancaster’s upcoming Open House:

Date: Thursday, November 2

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Lancaster Airport at Aero-Tech Services, Inc. 500-P Airport Road, Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543. Note: Dress for the weather; hangar doors will be open. 

Register: Use this link to register.