Students attend a Lancaster County CTC career awareness presentation in the Fall and tour programs of interest in November or December. If the student is still interested, an application is submitted to the sending school coordinating counselor. They are due in January.
If students are still trying to decide if they want to attend, and/or they want their parents to check it out, the CTC holds an open house every fall. Check the website for details!
Although we offer a limited number of cluster programs for junior students, the majority of our programs are for high school seniors.
Any student attending one of the 16 Lancaster County public sending schools who has interest in attending (special populations included). IU13 para-educators are actively involved in the educational process at each of the three campuses.
Yes! Students can stay as actively involved in school district activities as they like. Many of our students maintain membership on school sports teams, arts activities, and keep in touch with teachers and friends at their sending school.
Yes, yes, yes!
• Students can earn between 3 and 13 college credits during their senior year.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in a clinical rotation/internship and some even get paid (co-op).
• Students earn a diploma from their sending school AND a certificate of completion from the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center.
• Students can gain certain State and National certifications in their areas of expertise.
One-third is based on knowledge (theory, lecture, book work, and homework), one-third skill, and one-third work ethic.
Occupational Advisory Committees, made up of professionals from business and industry, assist in determining the curriculum delivery of each program. Based on their industry experience, the latest and most appropriate techniques and equipment are encountered by students in each program.
Every school district has different credit requirements, however, attending CTC does satisfy those credits towards graduation, usually counted as electives in junior year and as a combination of core curriculum and elective classes in senior year.
School buses run morning, mid-day, and afternoon to the three campuses of the LCCTC from district sending schools. Additionally, senior students who procure parking passes can drive to and from LCCTC.
Absolutely not! Career and technical education is essential for all students, providing them with a foundation of academic knowledge and essential technical skills. LCCTC’s programs introduce students to career options and assist them in making informed educational choices.
Students who graduate from LCCTC have multiple options. They may choose to go directly into the workforce, select a technical training program, apprenticeship, or a two or four year school that specializes in their chosen field of interest, or some combination of all of the above.
We offer programs in multiple areas such as Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation, and Veterinary Science.
Applying is easy. You may apply online or in person with a paper application.
Yes, yes, yes!
• Students can earn between 3 and 13 college credits during their senior year.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in a clinical rotation/internship and some even get paid (co-op).
• Depending on the program, students earn a diploma, certificate, or Associate Degree of Specialized Technology from the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center.
Students can gain certain state and national certifications in their areas of expertise.
One-third is based on knowledge (theory, lecture, book work, and homework), one-third skill, and one-third work ethic.
Tuitions vary based on program and length of program. The average tuition for a full-time certificate program is $9200.
Qualification for financial aid is a very individual process. Please complete the FAFSA to see if you qualify for federal aid. Many programs are also eligible for WIOA funding. Please contact CareerLink of Lancaster County to inquire about their eligibility process.
Short-term classes complete in a matter of weeks. Most full-time programs are completed in 9-12 months. Our Associate Degree programs complete in 15-24 months.
No, we have courses for high school and adult students. Our programs are not only designed for those students who want to earn a degree or certificate or who plan to transfer to a higher education, but also for lifelong learners and working professionals who want to update their skills.
Occupational Advisory Committees, made up of professionals from business and industry, assist in determining the curriculum delivery of each program. Based on their industry experience, the latest and most appropriate techniques and equipment are encountered by students in each program.
