Diversified Occupations

Program Description:

• The Diversified Occupations Theory Course – NOCTI combines school-based classroom study in work orientation (job readiness, employability skills, career objective development, and consumer skills) with work-based, on-the-job career preparation at a training site in government, business, or industry. The D.O. Theory Course – NOCTI is a requirement and critical component for students who are seeking work experience and training.

This program involves a planned partnership with specified connecting activities and responsibilities among the student-learner, parents, school, and employer, and is for 12^th grade students only. This program is a recognized technical preparation program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students enrolled in Diversified Occupations are eligible to take the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) 21^st Century Skills Exam.

Additionally, students enrolled in the D.O. Theory Course will have the option of taking a HACC College in the High School Course (Foundational Studies 100), and earning 3-college credits at a reduced cost per credit. Information will be provided to all students who enroll in this course.

2022-2023 Program Application: Diversified Occupations Program Application