College of Technology Open House and Career Expo
An event designed especially for students to explore and investigate technology programs at Pittsburg State University and career opportunities in our technological world.This virtual multi-activity event provides opportunity for students (Grades 10-12, especially juniors and seniors) to see a wide variety of demonstrations, information sessions, and interact with students and faculty.
Registration
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Activities (1-3)
Activities are available for viewing February 23-March 24th (last day of viewing period for prizes and awards eligibility).
Students will have 10 days to complete activities 1, 2, and 3 before moving on to the final activity, activity 4.
Teachers can use these activities as part of their curriculum. Check out sample activity and download lesson plan.
Activity 4 – Wrap-Up—Awards, Rewards (Door Prizes) and Next Step
After completing activities 1-3 and related feedback sheets, students will be ready for Wrap-Up.
This includes the presentation of achievement awards to students, teachers, and schools (top participation by school divisions—under 500, 500-1000, over 1000 10-12th grade students, and tech school). See Fall 2020 recipients below.
Additionally, those students making a good faith, quality effort to complete feedback sheets are eligible for scholarship opportunities, plus overall and program area prizes (each appropriate feedback sheet serves as a “ticket” to be used in drawings for dozens of prizes).
And finally, video of awards and rewards announcements, and “Next Steps” will be posted for viewing at 12:00 PM (CST), on Friday, March 26th.
Fall 2020 VIRTUAL College of Technology Open House and Career Expo Awards
Outstanding School Participation Award:
- St. Mary’s–Colgan High School, Pittsburg, Kansas (Division 1)
- Har-Ber High School, Springdale, Arkansas (Division 3)
Outstanding Teaching Award:
- Brian O’Neill, St. Mary’s–Colgan High School
- Teacher: Greg Simpson, Har-Ber High School
About the open house
This virtual event will provide you and your students an opportunity to:
- learn about 12+ undergraduate technology programs at PSU;
- check out 278,000 sq. ft. Kansas Technology Center facilities and equipment;
- gain unique program perspectives from PSU technology students and faculty;
- investigate specialized technology programs and career opportunities;
- view dozens of demos and information sessions in 14 different venues;
- check out student organizations and scholarship opportunities;
- complete online feedback sheet activities to document event participation;
- become eligible to receive awards, rewards—prizes and scholarship opportunities;
- check-out Wrap-Up—Awards, Rewards (prizes), and Next Steps on March 12, 2021; and
- learn all about what Pitt State has to offer!
Agenda for Open House and Career Expo
Activity 1
Event Welcome, Overview and Instructions
Available February 23
Activity 2
Investigate – Program Demonstrations and Info Sessions
View brief Program Overview, Student Perspective, Lab(s) Overview/Tour, Demonstrations, Student Organization, Career Opportunities, and email address for more information for each of the following program areas.
Try it out!
Sample program
Graphics Communication, Digital Media, Graphic Design, Packaging Graphics, Graphics Management, Print Media, Web/Interactive Media
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Activity 3
“Information Station” for Teachers, Counselors, Parents and Students
Available February 23
Attendees may learn about a variety career-related and academic topics.
Scholarship Opportunities for Technology Students
Military and ROTC Scholarship Opportunities
Completion [2+2] & Online Programs
Career Services and Careers in STEM
Pitt State Information
Special College of Technology Events
Activity 4
Wrap-Up—Awards, Rewards (Door Prizes) and Next Steps
After completing activities 1-3 and related feedback sheets, students will be ready for Wrap-Up.
This includes the presentation of achievement awards to students, teachers, and schools (top participation by school divisions—under 300, 300-1000, over 1000 students in 9-12 high school, and tech school)
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