Diversified Occupations
What is Diversified Occupations?
The Diversified Occupation (DO) Program provides training in a career and technical field that may not be offered at CPACTC or as an alternative form of education to meet a student’s unique needs.
This program combines classroom instruction in employability skills with on-the-job training through an employer that will align with the career interest of high school students. Career competencies are developed by the employer under the direction of a designated supervisor.
Students in this program will attend Cumberland Perry Area CTC 1 half-day per week learning employability skills and 4 half-days per week working at least 15 hours in a paid, supervised work experience.
Program Requirements
1. Attend a participating Cumberland Perry Area CTC school district.
2. Currently an 11th or 12th grade student in high school.
3. Provide own transportation to work site.
4. Obtain a worker’s permit (if under the age of 18).
5. Secure employment. If requested, CPACTC can assist the student in finding employment opportunities.
Application Material Required
1. Completed CPACTC’s Diversified Occupations Application
2. Written letter of recommendation from teacher, school counselor, or administrator
3. High school transcript
4. High school attendance records (if not on transcript)
5. Worker’s permit, if under 18