In early February, the Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (CWCTC) visited Penn-Trafford elementary schools to share details about the many programs they offer for high school education.
The 5th-graders at Sunrise Estates and Harrison Park Elementary Schools listened to presentations about the various trades and possible careers that result from a CWCTC education. The 5th-graders enjoyed the hands-on stations, where they were able to try out different skills such as 3D computer zSpace, auto detailing, cosmetology, welding, and human anatomy/healthcare.
Harrison Park student, Natalie Sterner, overseen by CWCTC staff member, Darlene Patrick, uses the 3D computer zSpace while Ella Hileman, Dominic Capezzuto, and Chase Crawford watch
At Harrison Park, Fiona Plechey tries her hand at painting a car using a virtual reality auto detailing program while Liam Heslop waits for his turn
Sunrise student Altesse Donfack Dongmo uses the 3D computer ZSpace while Ryan McGhee, Reece Clark and Aubrey Alexander watch
Sunrise Students Maddie DelRosso, Kinsley Rayburg, Chase Butler, and Heath Lekovitch try their hands at the cosmetology station
Harrison Park Students,Gia Barlich, Lucy Walker, Tyler Payne, Linus Florio, and Dylan O’Neil use the virtual human anatomy station
Harrison Park student Willow Simpson uses the virtual human anatomy station to learn about the healthcare program at CWCTC while Caleb Fox observes
Michal Crist from CWCTC demonstrates the welding simulator to Harrison Park students, Ella Hileman, Dominic Capezzuto, Haydon Fitzgerald, and Natalie Sterner
Michel Crist from CWCTC shows Sunrise student, Mason Durante, how to use the welding simulator