Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT), located at 2740 York Road (Route 263), Jamison, PA is hosting its annual Open House for middle school and high school students on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. There will be two informational sessions for prospective students and their parents: one beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the second beginning at 7:00 p.m. in our cafeteria. Ms. Laurinda Hellwig, School Counselor says “The informational session will be an opportunity for potential students and their parents/guardians to learn about MBIT and how Career & Technical Education may enhance the student’s post-secondary options. We will also cover the application process and timeline that evening so applicants know what to expect when applying to MBIT.”
There will be student-led demonstrations in program areas which will be the main focus of the evening. In the main lobby, visitors will find a listing of each program’s activities, so they can explore all of our lab areas. Visitors will have opportunities to speak with faculty, staff, and students as well as to gather valuable career information. Prospective students, parents, and community members are invited to examine MBIT’s curriculum and work-based opportunities to learn how MBIT can help students establish foundations for successful career paths. Ms. Jeanise Dimitri, Communications and Technology Specialist says, “After two years of virtual open houses, it is exciting to have the community back on our campus and we are able to show off the incredible resources that really help the students start to think now about their career options.”
Middle Bucks Institute of Technology’s cutting-edge, rigorous, and relevant career and technical education programs prepare high school students for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, and high-demand careers. The educational programs at MBIT are organized into twenty-one career pathways, all geared towards preparing students to meet the growing needs of In-Demand Occupations in Pennsylvania. The students benefit from having the ability to get a head start on their career through hands-on relevant training that leads to industry certifications and post-secondary credits. The school serves students in grades 10–12 from the Centennial, Central Bucks, Council Rock, and New Hope-Solebury School Districts.
MBIT’s 21 career and technical programs for secondary students are as follows:
Automotive Technology
Building Trades Occupations
Collision Repair Technology
Commercial Art & Design
Computerized Drafting & Engineering Graphics
Construction Carpentry
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts & Science
Dental Occupations
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Technology
Engineering Related Technology
Horticulture Landscape & Design
Medical & Health Professions
Multimedia Technology
Networking & Operating Systems Security
Plumbing & Heating Technology
Public Safety
Residential
Sports Therapy & Exercise Management
Web Design & Interactive Media
Welding Technology