The office of school to career transition (STCT) supports programs and services that help to prepare students for the transition from school to career. Emphasis is on connecting students from career- instruction pathways to business-based experiences through job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships and work experiences. Students receive structured training and exploratory experience at work sites under the guidance of selected business mentors. 

STCT offers a variety of programs which include career research and development, work-based learning, internships, career and technology education completers, apprenticeships, tech prep programs, and job shadowing.

Completer programs in the arts, media, and communications career cluster are also under the supervision of the office of STCT.  These programs include broadcast communications, graphic and print communications, and interactive media production.

Please contact individual schools for specific program details.

Work-based Learning Opportunities:

All students have an opportunity to apply their academic, technical, and interpersonal skills to a work-based learning experience. This authentic application of knowledge and skills is achieved by completing a structured job shadowing, internship, apprenticeship, or work experience.

Students will be placed in work-based learning environment linked to academic content. A business mentor, who is an expert in the chosen career content area, will guide each student in accomplishing established learning goals. STCT work-based learning coordinators will collaborate with students and business mentors to design a learning plan to meet curriculum indicators, industry standards, and individual student goals. They will meet regularly to assess student progress toward mastering learning goals. Students will receive necessary safety instruction and are subject to all child labor standards.

Arts, Media, and Communication Programs:

Communication and Broadcast Technology: The program prepares students to use and maintain radio, audio, and video equipment through experiences relating to broadcasting and audio/video production.  Emphasis is placed on development of skills in the following areas:  communications, editing, technical and script writing, broadcasting, enterprising, and promotion.

Graphic Communications (PrintED):  The program provides students the opportunity to develop fundamental workplace skills, technical application skills, and interpersonal skills necessary to enter and succeed in the graphic/print communications industry.  Students will learn about artistic expression, computer operations, graphics and imagery software applications, electronic publishing, mechanical art, digital photography, image assembly, teamwork, problem solving, offset and screen printing processes, and communications skills.

Interactive Media Production:  The program provides students with experience with internet technology, web site development, computer graphics, digital media production, and project management.  Students will develop skills in working with photo/video imagery, animation, non-linear video editing software, and web page design with the multimedia features of the Internet.

Benefits:

All STCT programs emphasize the development of work-place readiness skills.  Students will develop professional portfolios and resumes to showcase their skills and experiences to present to perspective employers, and for college admission and scholarship applications.

Upon completion of a CTE program, students may receive a skill certificate, apprenticeship credit, state licensing, or industry-recognized certification.  Under the Articulation Agreement with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), students who successfully complete a CTE program may qualify for college credits that will articulate to CCBC.

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Alicia Fales Supervisor 6901 Charles Street, Bldg B, Towson, MD 21204 410-887-8921 fax:410-821-1719