Monthly Archives: March 2019

Post-Secondary Training Event for Seniors!

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What: Representatives from a variety of local businesses, industries, and colleges will provide information about their short-term training and educational opportunities available to students after graduating high school. HACC, CTC, Thaddeus Stevens, and the National Guard are among the participants who plan to attend. This is a great way to learn about your options and introduce yourself to representatives!

Where: Auditorium

When: Thursday, April 25th during Homeroom

Who: Seniors

Sign up in the counseling office or by clicking here

Career and Employment Fair for Seniors!

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What: Are you interested in entering the workforce after graduating high school? If so, attend our upcoming Career and Employment Fair! Representatives from local businesses and industries will provide information about their summer, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities. High Industries, Tomlinson Bomberger, and Abel Construction are among the companies that plan to attend!

Where: Auditorium

When: Thursday, May 2nd during Homeroom

Who: Seniors

Sign up in the counseling office or by clicking here

Dual Enrollment Open House at HACC’s Lancaster Campus

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Interested in Dual Enrollment options? HACC’s Lancaster campus is offering a Dual Enrollment orientation on April 17th from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm. This is a great way for students and parents to learn more about the educational opportunities available at HACC for Dual Enrollment, as well as meet HACC admissions counselors. Stop down in the counseling office to pick up a flier.

Summer Program Opportunity through the Wildlife Leadership Academy!

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Are you interested in becoming a wildlife biologist, fisheries manager, wildlife conservation officer, wildlife veterinarian, botanist, outdoor writer, or habitat manager? Would you want to work for organizations such as the Department of Environmental Protection, PA Game Commission, PA Fish and Boat Commission, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Quality Deer Management Association, Trout Unlimited, or Ruffed Grouse Society? If so, consider attending a 5-day residential summer field school program through the Wildlife Leadership Academy! Scholarships are available to help pay for the program, and you should email your school counselor if you are interested.

Extended Deadline to Turn in HACC Experience Day Permission Slips!

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Are you a rising junior or senior, been admitted to HACC for fall 2019, an undecided senior, or interested in dual enrollment? If so, make sure to stop down in the high school counseling office to pick up a permission slip for HACC Experience Day, which will take place on Friday, April 12 from 9am-1pm. Completed permission slips can be turned in up until Tuesday, March 26th in the counseling office. This is a great way to explore the programs HACC has to offer, as well as learn about dual enrollment opportunities. Lunch will be provided, and attending this event can be used as the experiential component of your graduation project!


Community Dinners and Agency Information Nights

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JOIN US FOR FREE DINNER AND A FUN PRESENTATION ON LOCAL AGENCIES IN THE PENN MANOR COMMUNITY!

Monday, March 25th  6:00-7:00pm Manor Heights Community Room
Thursday, March 28th 4:00-5:00pm Willow Run Community Room
Thursday, April 11th  6:00-7:00pm Brunswick Farms Community Room

– Dinner will be provided- There will be a craft/activity for kids as well-
Door prizes and fun

We hope to see you there!

This presentation is facilitated by the Bridges Task Force and funded by Compass Mark

SAT Prep at Penn State York

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Three opportunities for students to prepare!

Verbal and Math Prep

Option 1 – Saturdays – March 23 – April 13, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Option 2 – Monday-Thursday – June 24-27, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Option 3 – Monday-Thursday – August 5-8, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

✓ Course provides a review of important English/verbal and math skills assessed in the

SAT I.

✓ Students learn valuable test-taking strategies and become familiar with test format.

✓ Course fee: $225.00 includes the latest version of the book “The Official SAT Study

Guide” from the College Board.

✓ Register to reserve a seat in the class – https://york.psu.edu/community/youth/sat-prep

or call the Program Administrator

✓ Program Administrator: Erin Nelsen, Continuing Education Associate, Penn State

York – 1031 Edgecomb Avenue, York, PA 17403

Phone: 717-771-4197 Email: ekn5@psu.edu

SAT Prep at Penn State York

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Three opportunities for students to prepare!

Verbal and Math Prep

Option 1 – Saturdays – March 23 – April 13, 2019 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Option 2 – Monday-Thursday – June 24-27, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Option 3 – Monday-Thursday – August 5-8, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

✓ Course provides a review of important English/verbal and math skills assessed in the

SAT I.

✓ Students learn valuable test-taking strategies and become familiar with test format.

✓ Course fee: $225.00 includes the latest version of the book “The Official SAT Study

Guide” from the College Board.

✓ Register to reserve a seat in the class – https://york.psu.edu/community/youth/sat-prep

or call the Program Administrator

✓ Program Administrator: Erin Nelsen, Continuing Education Associate, Penn State

York – 1031 Edgecomb Avenue, York, PA 17403

Phone: 717-771-4197 Email: ekn5@psu.edu

HACC: Manufacturing Training Program

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Are you a senior and unsure of your next steps?

Are you interested in obtaining a job with high skill and high wages? 

Did you know the average starting wage in manufacturing in Lancaster County is $13-$18 an hour?

With generous support from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, HACC’s Workforce Development Division is offering a free manufacturing training program to 20 graduating seniors in summer 2019. 

In six weeks, you will:

  •  Learn work readiness skills to get you a job-ready
  • Network with guest speakers from the Lancaster county manufacturing community
  • Obtain industry recognized credentials in OSHA safety and CPR/First Aid
  • Obtain a National Career Readiness Certificate
  • Be connected for prioritized interviews with local manufacturers

Classes will run Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM from June 17-July 12, 2019 at the HACC Lancaster campus.  Lunch is provided to all participants.

This program is limited to the first 20 applicants.

Eligible applicants should be on track to graduate, have reliable transportation to the HACC Lancaster Campus, and be 18 years old by June 17, 2019. 

  • Please email your school counselor before April 1st if you are interested in applying for this Manufacturing Training Program at HACC.  Applications will be located in the school counseling office.  *APPLICATIONS must be brought to the school counseling office before APRIL 3RD. 

Penn State PULSE Program

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Applications for the PULSE Program at Penn State College of Medicine are open!

PULSE is a semester-long academic course for high schoolers passionate about the biomedical sciences taught at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The program aims to cultivate an interest in medicine, biomedical science, and healthcare systems science. Students can expect to learn like medical students through small, problem-based learning sessions, large group lectures, mentoring sessions, a tour of our research facilities, and an optional session in our human cadaver laboratory.

Interested students must submit an online application, a letter of recommendation, and an official transcript. The application and further instructions can be found on the Penn State University website at sites.psu.edu/hmcpulse.

This is a great learning experience and unique opportunity to collaborate with practicing physicians, medical students, and other high school students.

*Please come to the school counseling office to pick up a flyer if you are interested in this program.