Future Ready Lancaster

Note that these lessons are being delivered in late October.

Lots of college and career events are happening throughout October. Events, embedded with Zoom links, are below:

Virtual College Representative Visits

• 10/1: Arcadia University @ 10AM
• 10/1: University of Baltimore @ 11AM
• 10/1: Immaculata University @ 1PM
• 10/2: Seton Hall @ 8AM
• 10/6: Elizabethtown College @ 9AM
• 10/6: Lebanon Valley College @ 10AM
• 10/6: Clarion University of PA @ 11AM
• 10/7: Lock Haven U of PA @ 10AM
• 10/7: Central Penn College @ 11AM
• 10/8: Neumann University @11AM
• 10/8: Alvernia University @ Noon
• 10/8: Duquesne University @ 2PM
• 10/14: Ursinus College @ 10AM
• 10/15: Virginia Commonwealth University @ 10AM
• 10/16: Wilson College @ 10AM
• 10/16: Stetson University @ 10AM
• 10/19: University of the Sciences @ 2PM
• 10/23: HACC @ 10AM
• 10/26: Muhlenberg College @ 2PM
• 10/28: Mansfield University @ 1PM

Events

• 10/1 & 10/2: FAFSA Completion Event
• 10/7: Lancaster Partnership Program Kickoff @ 6PM
• 10/8: Boston College Virtual Tour @ 3:45

Lessons

• Self-Awareness
• A Look in the Mirror (reflecting on career interests and matches)
• Exploring Career Matches
• Virtual College and Career Fair (October 19 & 20)

Lessons

• Postsecondary Pathways
• A Look in the Mirror (reflecting on career interests and matches)
• SAT and ACT
• Virtual College and Career Fair (October 19 & 20)

Lessons

• Entrepreneurship
• A Look in the Mirror (reflecting on career interests and matches)
• SAT and ACT
• Virtual College and Career Fair (October 19 & 20)

Lessons

• A Look in the Mirror (reflecting on career interests and matches)
• Navigating Senior Year
• Virtual College and Career Fair (October 19 & 20)
• College Application Week (October 26-30)

Every month SDoL is highlighting one career cluster. Career clusters are a selection of jobs within one of 16 different areas as defined by the US Department of Labor.

In Demand Local Careers

The demand for welders is expected to grow by 6.3% by 2024 in Lancaster County. This career requires a credential or Associate's degree with an entry salary of $34,160 and a median salary of $44, 140 in Lancaster County.

Local Postsecondary Training Option

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers credential and associate's degree programs in welding. These programs range from 3 weeks to 2 years. A larger percentage of SDoL students take advantage of the Stevens Grant and pay little to no tuition to attend.

Let's be honest, paying for college is a significant worry for families. Postsecondary education keeps getting more and more expensive, with no signs of letting us. The good news is there's time to plan, with lots of resources available. The SDoL website has a treasure trove of resources on paying for higher education. You can find that information here.