Program

The Penn State Lehigh Valley/CareerLink AEETP Program provides the tools for high school students from diverse social and economic backgrounds to succeed in school and to get a head start on career goals.

The program was designed to:

• Provide career exploration and work experience
• Develop writing, reading, math, and critical thinking skills
• Encourage an interest in science and technology through hands-on learning experiences
• Instill hope for the future among young people who struggle to achieve success in education
• Make higher education accessible to youth who have limited economic resources

Summer science class

The program requires a high degree of commitment from the students who participate. During the summer, students attend four weeks of academic enrichment activites at Penn State Lehigh Valley, and participate in a four-week work component at various sites in the Lehigh Valley. Throughout the school year, the students return to the campus for a series of day-long Saturday instructional programs.

A field trip to the PA State Capitol

Selection Process

Students enter the program in 9th grade and are encouraged to continue until high school graduation. The following criteria are considered during the selection of participants for the program:

• Recommendation from the student's guidance counselor or teacher
• Personal interview
• Academic record review including a written essay
• CareerLink eligibility requirements

For more information, contact

Sean Kelly
Email: spk2@psu.edu
Phone: 610-285-5111
Continuing Education
Penn State Lehigh Valley
8380 Mohr Lane Fogelsville, PA 18051-9999

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Program Contact: Sandra Litzenberger, Director

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