And one educational option where enrollment continues to increase is Career and Technical classes.
For schools specializing in that curriculum keeping up with the demand is also ongoing.
More now from Gary Sinderson.
CPI the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology in Centre County where job training reflects whats happening the economy
“As people understood the importance of Technical Education, and the need for a skilled workforce, we are following the economy perfectly”
Avery Milanese of Bellefonte is one student here in a rapidly growing field
“I’m in Welding, this is my second year. I’ll be graduating. I was supposed to graduate in 27, but now im graduating next year. Welding has been a big opportunity to know what I want to do in the future”
“Welding has really skyrocketed. That enrollment, were full in welding”
From working on teeth to working on tractors a wide range of CPI course offerings. Students here from 16 counties
“Our graduates want to stay here in the area. Maybe not Centre County, but that 16 county radius I talked about. They want to stay here. So when the come here, and choose to stay here, were giving back to the community”
CPI has numerous partnerships with businesses and employers, who provide funding and expertise.
“So if people are out there in businees an industry who care about CPI, and think I’d really like to share my knowledge, or would like to invite them into our business and industry, please contact us”
And more funding could be on the way. In his budget adress this week, Governor Josh Shapiro proposing more money for career and technical education programs.