We teach what textbooks can’t.

We offer courses in 20+ fields of study—from nursing to culinary arts to electro-mechanical engineering.

What our students learn varies, but how they learn doesn’t: by doing. From day one, they receive hands-on training from instructors with years of real-world experience. Construction students build real houses. Dental students see actual patients. Future chefs prepare seasonal menus for paying diners.

By the end of their studies, students leave the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center with the skills, experience, and confidence they need to jumpstart their career.

25:1 Ratio Of Student to Faculty

22 Students Average Class Size

#1 Community College in Pennsylvania¹

4 Campuses

^{1 2024 Best Trade Schools in Pennsylvania}

One of America’s top technical institutes.
Year in, year out.

Since 1971, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center has offered comprehensive technical programs of distinction. We’re one of the largest technical schools in Pennsylvania, and our campuses feature state-of-the-art training technology and facilities.

The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center serves both post-secondary and high school students. Our programs are housed across four campuses. The main campus is in Willow Street, with branch campuses in Brownstown, Mount Joy, and our Health Sciences Campus also in Willow Street. Our Protective Services program holds classes at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center.

Associate in Specialized Technology Degrees

In addition to more than 40 full-time and short-term programs, the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center operates as a privately licensed institution of higher education, offering specialized associate degree programs which confer Associate in Specialized Technology (AST) degrees. We offer these associate degrees in automotive technology, veterinary technology, and dental hygiene.

we’re Here to train the doers.

Our Mission

Prepare people for skilled, innovative, and productive careers.

Our Vision

The Lancaster County Career & Technology Center is a full service career and technical school dedicated to preparing high school students and adults for careers in the new economy. We offer best-in-class technical training and strive to meet the highest standards of quality instruction.

Our Core Beliefs

We believe all students will meet high standards, occupational competence, and reach their full potential. We believe all students will thrive in a setting that simulates the world of work and provides hands-on learning. We believe that the vitality of our economic community depends upon the success of building partnerships with area industries, businesses, and organizations. We believe in operating in an ethical way with the best interests of the students in mind at all times.

Accreditation

The Lancaster County Career & Technology Center is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350, Telephone: (770) 396-3898 / FAX: (770) 396-3790, www.council.org

Licensures

The Lancaster County Career & Technology Center is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools. The Lancaster County Career & Technology Center’s Practical Nursing Program is approved by Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

Lancaster County Career & Technology FOundation

For over 20 years, the LCCTF has supported the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center by providing resources for our programs, scholarships to our students, and grants for our faculty. Follow the link to learn more about the Foundation’s initiatives.

LCCTF.ORG