Mr. Malcolm Roach, Construction Carpentry instructor at North Montco Technical Career Center in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, was awarded the "2020 Safety Educator of the Year" national award in November. Mr. Roach has found a top notch curriculum that emphasizes safety in the classroom. Through his unique and detailed safety procedures, Mr. Roach directs an engaging and highly effective hands-on learning environment that naturally fosters a foundational of safety."Safety is important in my classroom because at any given day I could have twelve to twenty students in this room," Malcolm explains."You can't watch everyone at once. I don't care if you're the Superman of CTE. You have to be able to,...

   Each quarter, CareerSafe® hosts a scholarship opportunity for students that have completed a CareerSafe course. Students are encouraged to create a written or video essay describing how the OSHA 10-Hour training has made an impact in the way they recognize hazards and how it will be a benefit to their future. Congratulations to our Quarter 3 winners: Zena Altawallbeh from Highland Park Senior High School Subashri Buck from Harding Senior High School Logan Donohoo from Fairfield Career Center Nadia Lee from Clovis High School    Winner, Logan Donohoo from Fairfield Career Center, wrote: "OSHA training course has taught me priceless lessons that quite possibly may save m...

  This year, Halloween is on Saturday, there will be a Full Moon, AND Daylight Savings comes to an end! This means we get an extra hour of sleep, or celebrating, when the clocks "fall back" one hour on Sunday, November 1 st , 2020 at 2 a.m.! How amazing is that?   Now although Halloween may be a little different this year due to COVID-19, we can still have fun! Here are some helpful safety tips and precautionary measures you and your family should take if you plan on participating in this year's spooky festivities. Trick-or-Treat Safety: Avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters. Give out treats outdoors, if possible. Set up a station with individually bagged treats for kids to t...

With summer coming to an end and the new school year beginning, classrooms may look a little different this year. Many schools have switched over to distance learning to ensure the safety of their students and faculty. While online learning can be a bit of an adjustment, we, at CareerSafe, want you to be fully prepared! Here are some Zoom etiquette tips to help you with this adjustment! Tip #1: Have a tidy work environment to set you up for success! ●Do your work at a desk or kitchen table and avoid working from your bed ●Have good lighting while your computer camera is turned on so your teacher can see you ●Reduce clutter and other distractions around you (put your phone away!) Tip #2: As t...

Each quarter, CareerSafe® hosts a scholarship opportunity for students that have completed a CareerSafe course. Students are encouraged to create a written or video essay describing how the OSHA 10-Hour training has made an impact in the way they recognize hazards and how it will be a benefit to their future. Congratulations to our Quarter 2 Winners:  Breana Fang from Clovis East High School Sara Martinez from Tom C. Clark High School Briana Munoz from Peoria High School Natalie Rikard from Saluda High School ​Winner, Breana Fang from Clovis East High School, wrote:         "Everything that I have learned in this OSHA training, it will definitely benefit my future. A...

The safety of employees in the workplace is more crucial now than ever. With businesses reopening, OSHA has published a press release in regards to procedures and precautionary measures that need to be taken in order to maintain safety as a top priority ________________________________________________________________________________ ​ OSHA Press Release: ​ U.S. Department of Labor | June 15, 2020 As More Businesses Reopen, Worker Safety and Health Remains U.S. Department of Labor Priority WASHINGTON, DC – As more workplaces begin to reopen, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers that worker safety remains a priority amid bot...

Teachers across the country have gone above and beyond this year. They have had to quickly adapt their classrooms for virtual instruction, all while keeping their students on task remotely. If you are a parent, you know this is no easy task. During #TeacherAppreciationWeek CareerSafe acknowledged schools and educators that recognize the value in teaching their students about safety training to prevent hazards in the classroom, in the workplace, and in everyday life. Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in Altoona, PA has been promoting safety and career advancements to their students by using CareerSafe Interview Skills training and OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training. Their stu...

CareerSafe is excited to announce we have received the authorization to provide plastic wallet cards for all course completions beginning May 1, 2020. Not only will this upgrade provide a durable card but the time to receive your students' OSHA cards will be reduced by more than half. This will provide ease to educators and students, cutting in half the prolonged wait it currently takes to receive their OSHA 10-Hour cards. CareerSafe will be offering trackable first class shipping at no additional cost for classroom batches with over 5 students.  You are probably wondering if these enhancements will increase the cost of our program. We want to ensure every possible s...

​Due to COVID-19 and the recent school closures, schools are finding creative ways to tackle uncharted territories. Utilizing online resources such as CareerSafe, Zoom, and social media platforms, teachers and schools are going above and beyond to stay connected with their students and bring normalcy during an unfamiliar time. Online Learning Spirit Week has been a popular trend on social media platforms. Faculty at Miami Valley CTC (MVCTC) in Clayton, OH participated by dressing up in a different theme each day. Some fun themed days included crazy hat day and dressing up for your career day. What a great way to bring lightheartedness and personality into their virtual classro...

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