Centrally located near downtown Altoona, the GACTC has been offering adult career and technical education for nearly 50 years. We’ve earned an excellent
reputation for providing superior, accredited education programs to high school and adult learners.

Find a new direction at the GACTC!

Our programs are designed to get you the training and industry certifications you need to start your career in an exciting new field. Caring professionals at the GACTC will help you find the right program for you, and guide you every step of the way.

The GACTC welcomes applications year-round for our adult education programs. Students must be high school graduates or have earned the GED, and
submit a criminal background clearance and child abuse clearance. Some programs have additional prerequisites – talk to one of our counselors for details.