CPACTC March 2026 Newsletter |
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CPACTC OAC Dinner 2026, Special thank you Culinary Arts and Horticulture & Landscaping for dinner and flowers. Shout Out to the Coordinator of this event- Cooperative Education Coordinator-Sasha Roble, and to Rebecca Kann, Mary Bokeko and special guest Jill Slocum for helping out in Culinary extra this year when Chef Miller couldn't be with us! #OpportunitiesUnlimited #CTEeducation #oacdinner
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CPACTC Community Day Sale- April 25, 2026 |
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CPACTC- AAD Caitlin's Smiles Community Service Project |
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At part of their Community Service Project, the CPACTC Advertising Art and Design is collecting items for Caitlin's Smiles, a nonprofit that provides artistic and playful activities for kids while they're in the hospital. Over the past two years, we have collected nearly 400 items for hospitalized kids in the Central Pennsylvania area.
Please help us out by donating items that are in new condition and in original packaging. Items can include crayons, colored pencils, fidget or small toys, sketchbooks, child appropriate books, etc. The drive will end Thursday April 23rd.
Contact: Amanda Wolfe- awolfe@cpatech.org with questions about supply drop offs
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Program Spotlight- Horticulture & Landscaping |
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Teacher Spotlight- Malena Perry |
Teacher Spotlight- Malena Perry
What is the most significant new or different aspect to your program this year?
“This year we are limited on space where we can work outside on campus due to the construction project.”
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CTE Techlink Advocacy Day- Pa State Capitol Building |
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CTE Advocacy Day with Technlink at PA State Capitol Building.
Photo: Andrew Alves, Principal Joeseph Knouse, Emma Fromm, PA Representative- Sheryl Delozier, Ricardo Garcia, Colt Clelan. #opportunitiesunlimited #advocateforthetradeskills #techlink
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Senator Dawn Keefer- "I had a great time meeting students from Cumberland Perry Area CTC during TechLink's Advocacy Day. I appreciated hearing about their career programs and experiences. I’m grateful for the opportunity to support career and technical education and the students preparing for these in-demand careers".
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"Polar Plunge" FCCLA Fundraiser for Special Olympics |
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Are you an 11th Grader Interested in Healthcare? |
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Emerging Health Professionals |
Dear Families,
The Cumberland Perry Area Career and Technical Center (CPACTC) would like to share an exciting opportunity for rising high school seniors interested in continuing their education in the healthcare field. The Emerging Health Professionals program (EHP) is a unique, half-day, full-year dual enrollment program that combines earning 11 college credits with gaining first-hand shadowing experiences in a variety of clinical settings.
Please see the attached flyer and visit our website at https://www.cpatech.org/page/emerging-health-professionals for program requirements and additional information about this tremendous opportunity.
Thank you!
Kristi Kennedy
Assistant Principal of Pupil Services
717.697.0354 ext. 179
kkennedy@cpatech.org
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CPACTC- Student Ambassadors- South Middleton |
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Boiling Spring High School students Andrew Alves (Advanced Manufacturing Technology), Aliza Mannarino (Healthcare Pathways), Anna-Lucia Marcewicz (Automation and Electromechanical Technology), and Nury Nelson (Dental Assisting) presented at South School District’s 5th grade Career Day at Boiling Springs High School on Monday, March 16, 2026. The students discussed things that they learn and do in their shops, and each brought a hands-on activity that they demonstrated to the 5th grade students.
#opportunitiesunlimited #CTEeducation #studentambassadors
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Julia Clarke, a Level III Advertising Art & Design student from Red Land HS, who is making a major impact during her internship with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) |
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Co‑Op Capstone Spotlight: Julia Clarke Finds Her Creative Voice Through Advertising, Art & Design
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When Julia Clarke, Level III Advertising Art & Design (AAD) student and a senior at Red Land HS first toured CPACTC, she immediately knew she wanted a learning environment that blended independence with hands-on creativity. The AAD program stood out right away. With her lifelong love of art and a desire to build real skills, AAD felt like the perfect place to grow as a designer. |
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"A Look Behind the Curtain"- CPACTC Construction Progress Continues! |
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Mechanicsburg North Rotary Students of the Month |
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March 2026- Rotary Students of the Month |
Andrew Alves is an Advanced Manufacturing Technology student from Boiling Springs High School. His School and Community Activities include Interact Community Service Club, as well as High School Musical, Jazz Band, |
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CPACTC Student Ambassadors-Camp Hill
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Camp Hill Seniors Katelin Foster (Automotive Technology), Rachel Reichart (Welding), Anyerson Reyes (Automation and Electromechanical Engineering), and Jeremiah Smart (Criminal Justice) presented at Camp Hill School District’s annual Career Day at Eisenhower Elementary School on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The students discussed things that they learn and do in their shops, and each brought a hands-on activity that they demonstrated to the 5th grade students.
#opportunitiesunlimited #CTEeducation #studentambassadors
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Dear Families,
Cumberland Perry Area CTC would like to make you and your student aware of an opportunity for rising juniors and seniors who may be interested in pursuing a career in early childhood education. Our Diversified Occupations/ECE Dual Enrollment program through Shippensburg University is a great way to jump start your career!
Students in this program may take up to 10 college credits through Shippensburg University for free while combining classroom learning with paid, on the job training at an early childhood facility. Funding is subject to availability.
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For additional information, please contact Nate Grimwood at ngrimwood@cpatech.org
Thank you and have a great day!
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Visit Our Social Media Pages and Website for Updates! |
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110 Old Willow Mill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
phone: 717-697-0354; fax: 717-697-0592
Happy Holidays from CPACTC !
email: opportunities@cpatech.org
website: www.cpatech.org;
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