Schick Elementary Earns Career Ready PA Banner
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (MAY 27, 2026) — Donald E. Schick Elementary School has earned a Career Ready PA banner through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Remake Learning Days after surpassing the benchmark established through the Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge.
The Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge connects students with hands-on learning experiences that build career awareness and employability skills while supporting Pennsylvania’s Career Education and Work standards. Students who participate in qualifying events complete a digital artifact survey that serves as evidence for their career readiness portfolios. Schools whose students earn more than 100 artifacts receive a Career Ready PA banner.
Schick earned the recognition through its annual Career Expo, held this spring and recognized as a qualifying Career Ready PA event during Remake Learning Days, and is just one of 24 schools across the state to receive it.
The expo welcomed more than 50 businesses, organizations and military representatives to the school, giving students opportunities to explore careers through hands-on activities and real-world experiences.
“This recognition reflects our commitment to helping students begin exploring their interests and connecting them to future opportunities at an early age,” said Superintendent Dr. Brooke Beiter. “Experiences like the Career Expo help students apply learning to the world around them while building excitement about what lies ahead.”
Vickey Campman, school counselor and K-12 career services director, said the recognition reflects the school community’s commitment to helping students connect classroom learning with future opportunities.
“I’m so thankful to work alongside teachers, administrators, staff, families and community partners who recognize the value of career exploration and are always willing to help create meaningful experiences for our students,” Campman said. “Watching students connect their interests and talents to future possibilities has been one of the most rewarding parts of this work, and I’m excited to continue building these opportunities.”
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