Future Ready Lancaster

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

Virtual College Representative Visits

• 11/5: Point Park University at 11am
• 11/6: Dickinson College at 1pm

Events

• 11/2: Lancaster County Virtual College Fair 11am-1pm
• 11/18: Dual Enrollment Information Session at 6pm

Note that these lessons are being delivered throughout the entire second marking period.

Lessons

• Understanding GPA
• Getting Experience
• Exploring Career Factors
• Personality Styles

Lessons

• Careers and Lifestyle Costs
• Workplace Skills and Attitudes
• Work Values
• Entrepreneurship

Lessons

• Choosing a College
• Match and Fit, Safety, Match and Reach
• Career Demand
• Work/Life Balance

Lessons

• Choosing a College
• Financial Aid and Financial Literacy
• Backup Plan
• Job Interviews

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 computer network support specialists is expected to grow by 5.3% by 2024 in Lancaster County. This career requires an Associates degree with an entry salary of $42,250 and a median salary of $54,680 in Lancaster County.

Local Postsecondary Training Option

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers an associates degree program in computer networking. A larger percentage of SDoL students take advantage of the Stevens Grant and pay little to no tuition to attend.

Did you know Pennsylvania provides funding for students earning credentials to enter an in demand skilled trade in energy, manufacturing, or agriculture? The Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Program does just that and can cover up to 75% of the cost of your program! More information here.