Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County is a public high school in Scranton, Pennsylvania that serves grades 10 through 12. It is the only high school in the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County. The school has about 800 to 900 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 13:1, which allows for hands-on learning and personalized skill development. The school focuses on career and technical education. It offers programs in health sciences, skilled trades, information technology, culinary arts, and manufacturing, among other fields. Students spend some of their time on academic work and some on practical training, which gives them experience that is in line with what employers and colleges expect. They also stress being ready for college and a career, and when it's appropriate, partner districts help set up SAT and ACT testing. The majority of the students are White, with about 13% being minorities. About 56–27% of the students are eligible for programs that help them financially, which is in line with the community it serves. Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County offers applied learning pathways and career preparation, helping students with a wide range of goals in a structured setting.

The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County is getting a lot of attention for its new programs! Paige Rivers and Ben Cerra, two students, recently won the PennDOT Innovations Challenge for their idea to put a seat belt indicator light on the outside of a car to make the roads safer. The school is also putting on a welding camp for kids and adults and is asking for technology donations to help with hands-on learning. The Practical Nursing Program also has a 100% job placement and NCLEX pass rate.

Q1. Does the school teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q2. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q3. Can students look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of different programs in fields like healthcare, IT, and trades.

Q4. Does the school support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. Are there chances to be a leader?

Ans. Yes, students can be leaders in clubs, projects, and simulations of the workplace.