STO – Dollar Bank EITC Funding
For publication: February 24, 2020 This is a presentation by Dollar Bank for EITC funding that was allocated to Sto-Rox Jr/Sr High School. Mr. Jeffrey Robol and Mr. Tim Ayersman from Dollar Bank presented Mr. Scott Albert with a check that provides Sto-Rox Jr/Sr High School the opportunity to participate in the U Can B Program. Mr. Albert provides guest speakers to Mrs. Marshall’s Career and Entrepreneurship classes as well as walks them through several online activities to enhance their career and academic research. Pictured above is Scott Albert, Jeffrey Robol, Tim Ayersman, Dawn Marshall and State Rep Anita Kulik. Entrepreneurs and businesspeople, along with the non-profit organization Building Bridges for Business, are giving local students the chance to see what life is like after high school and college. The U can B Curriculum is tailored to meet our school’s needs, and allows each curriculum component to be expanded or contracted to fit within a specific number of weeks based on the strengths and weaknesses of the class. Classes included in the U can B curriculum include: Entrepreneurship Trades and Careers in the Trades Technology – Website design and SEO Technology – Careers in IT and web design Technology – Graphic Design and Animation Film, Television and New Media Science – Green and Sustainable practices and careers Science – Veterinarian Study and Animal Related Careers Science – Healthcare and Careers in Healthcare Government and Politics U can B – Career Preparation and Networking U can B – Soft skills and Leadership and...
#UcanB – Teaching STEM and Entrepreneurship
UcanB kicked off its 5th year at This Pittsburgh High School in October. This year’s #UcanB Career Education Program featured a series of STEM teachers and guest speakers who visited The Business & Career Planning Class on a bi-weekly basis throughout the school year. Presentation topics will include Science, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics, Careers in IT, Careers in Criminal Justice and more!...
Personal Tax Credits for your Pennsylvania STATE TAXES
Did you know that though most U.S. citizens think we have the most educated workforce in the world, we’re actually lagging way behind? This bothered us immensely. This bothered us so much, actually, we decided that we would help by starting small in Pennsylvania. Our mission statement reiterates this when it says, “Our mission is to strengthen the economic vitality of the region by providing educational programming and opportunities for students to connect with vital resources.” Though UcanB does do all these amazing things for our children, the future of America, we can also benefit you! UcanB’s Education Improvement Tax Credit Program has just become available to individuals this past year. As an example of how our program works, lets say you owe $3,000 in PA STATE taxes and your receive tax credits, you would owe $0. If you’re eager to hop on board and donate, all you have to do is complete a one page application. You can also just donate using our “donate” link on the Building Bridges website. For more information on Corporate or Personal tax Credits – Email us at Info@BuildingBridgesforBuisness.org Link to the DCED. for more information on Corporate and Personal Tax Credits. Business in Pennsylvania Building Bridges for Business is a 501 (c) (3) organization that provides career education to school students in the area of job growth. The Building Bridge’s career education program, U can B, features over 70+ weeks of curriculum adhering to the PA State teaching guidelines. U can B has subject matter experts and teachers who teach in the areas of science, technology, trades, entrepreneurship, television and new media, digital citizenship, workforce readiness and soft skills. U can B is taught in school, afterschool, and in summer programs. A blended learning approach utilizes curriculum, teachers and videos along with hands-on exercises to reach students in a new way. Building Bridges is also EITC approved and a participating United Way organization. Building Bridges is a 501(c) (3) organization that educates and empowers through: • Live and virtual business education • Coffee With Film Series • U can B career education program for 6th -12th grade students • and Building the Bridges across the business and workforce...
3 Ways to Foster Learning During the Summer
According to the U.S. Department of Education, children can experience a learning loss equivalent to two months of math and reading skills during the summer months. More than half of the achievement gap between lower and higher income youth can possibly be explained by an unequal access of the children to summer learning opportunities. The temptations are great for children to spend hours watching television or playing video games. However, just because it is summer vacation doesn’t mean students’ brains need to take a vacation. “You don’t want your kids to think that learning is only something that happens in places called schools,” says Susan K. Perry, author of Playing Smart: The Family Guide to Enriching Offbeat Learning Activities for Ages 4-14. With some planning, the summer can be the best time for learning and building new skills. Here are a few ways to make the most out of the summer. 1. Webinars Geographic distances between learning institutions and students can often create a barrier for learning during the summer. With webinars, students get access to virtual classes from anywhere. Another great thing about webinars is that you can find ones on just about any topic. This means that students can learn more about the things that interest them, which makes learning during the summer feel like less of a chore. For students that are starting to look beyond high school, summer is also the perfect time to begin career development. This July, U can B is offering a number of work-related webinars that cover the following topics: Networking Using Social Media for Job Searching Using Linkedin for Job Hunting How to Create a Professional Online Brand 2. Reading Programs Reading is a great way to keep students’ minds active during the summer months. This doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of money on books. Instead, find out if your public library is part of the Collaborative Summer Library Program. Public libraries in participating states purchase posters, reading logs, bookmarks, certificates and a variety of reading incentives that help engage kids and get them excited about reading. 3. Start a Garden A fun way to foster students’ education and personal development during the summer is through gardening. Not only does gardening help create generations of kids connected to their food, community, and planet, but it also develops valuable skills such as planning, math, and science. Check out the Kids Gardening website for lots of great ideas and resources on how to get started. There are plenty of ways to ensure students’ minds don’t go into hibernation this summer. Learning does not have to be a seasonal event; with the right methods, students can be excited about learning year round! Plan ahead and take advantage of technology as well as free programs that make learning...
