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GACTC students excel in District 7 SkillsUSA competition

Twenty-one GACTC students medaled in the recent SkillsUSA District Competition, which was held at the Blair County Convention Center, Stuckey's Automotive, Carpenter's Union, and Roundhouse.SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 members every year enrolled in trade, technical, and skilled service training programs across the country. Gold medalists and Straight to State competitors will advance to the state competition in Hershey, which is set for April 12-14.  NameCompetitionSchoolGradeSheri NixonAdvertising and DesignHollidaysburg11thChloe UlinoCake DecoratingAltoona11thColleen EricksonCake DecoratingAltoona11thGarrett BaumgartnerCarpentryAltoona12thBrenna CokrlicCommercial BakingAltoona12thMcKenzi BlackPower Equipment TechnologyClaysburg-Kimmel12thMichael HostlerPrecision MachiningBellwood12thRebekah DickPrepared SpeechHollidaysburg11thWilliam SteinerMotorcycle Service TechnologyHollidaysburg12th Silver medalists: NameCategorySchoolGradeAva RokoskyExtemporaneous SpeakingAltoona11thArcher MakarikasQuiz BowlAltoona9thKatelyn BrallierQuiz [...]

GACTC students excel in District 7 SkillsUSA competition2023-01-23T15:53:49-05:00

GACTC Esports teams succeed in first season

The Esports teams at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) enjoyed remarkable success in their inaugural season, with two of its four divisions winning the area championships that were played at St. Francis University on Dec. 3. The Esports teams at the GACTC compete against area high schools in two games: Rocket League, which is a vehicular soccer video game, and Valorant, which is a 5v5 character-based tactical game. Two divisions based on skill are available for each game. The winning teams and their members are: Rocket League, Division 2: champions Camden Lafferty Ian Frantz Daniel Kelley Valorant, Division [...]

GACTC Esports teams succeed in first season2022-12-20T13:36:04-05:00

SkillsUSA kickoff assembly held at the GACTC

The SkillsUSA kickoff assembly at the GACTC was a big success, with students excited to be back together to show their support for the organization! The State Director of SkillsUSA, Dodie Amigh, joined us for the kickoff event.

SkillsUSA kickoff assembly held at the GACTC2022-11-07T15:30:05-05:00

The GACTC schedules Open House for Dec. 6

The GACTC is welcoming potential students, their families, and members of the public to an Open House on Tues., Dec. 6 from 5:00-7:00 pm! Instructors will be on hand to discuss our more than 25 programs for high school and adult learners. Adults will have the opportunity to discuss financial aid options with administrators, too. Welcome!

The GACTC schedules Open House for Dec. 62022-10-24T12:53:54-04:00

GACTC holds graduation events for practical nurses

The GACTC graduated 63 students, both full-time and part-time, from the Practical Nursing program on August 18, 2022. Graduation activities including a pinning ceremony and graduation, which was held at the Altoona Area High School. The “pinning ceremony,” a symbolic welcoming of new nurses into the profession, can be dated as far back as the 12th century, and became standard in the United States by 1916. During the ceremony, students are pinned by nursing faculty. Separate pinning ceremonies were held for the part-time and the full-time programs on August 16 -- check them out below! The graduation ceremony on August [...]

GACTC holds graduation events for practical nurses2022-10-24T13:42:38-04:00

Garrett Baumgartner places 8th in national SkillsUSA competition

Garrett Baumgartner, a student at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC) in the Carpentry program, recently placed eighth in the national SkillsUSA Championships. The competition took place at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, which was held June 20-24 in Atlanta. Garrett Baumgartner and Pam Kenawell Baumgartner, who is a rising senior at Altoona High School, was one of 44 qualifiers in the day-long competition. Competitors were tasked with building a frame, deck, roof, and stairs for a small house, as well as the installation of a window. “I couldn't be happier to see what this [...]

Garrett Baumgartner places 8th in national SkillsUSA competition2022-07-14T10:52:56-04:00

Allegheny Trucks, Inc. donates a diesel truck to the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center

(Altoona, PA): Allegheny Trucks, Inc. has donated a preowned diesel truck to the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) to offer students hands-on learning to examine, diagnose, and repair diesel vehicles. GACTC students in the Automotive Technology, Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology, and Automotive/Diesel Technology programs will be able to work on the truck. “The industry is in critical need for trained and skilled technicians more than ever. The field takes on ever-changing technologies year after year,” said Larry Sherry, Service Manager for Allegheny Trucks. “In this day and age a mechanic who can repair and understand the basics of [...]

Allegheny Trucks, Inc. donates a diesel truck to the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center2022-06-13T14:08:02-04:00

GACTC recognizes 247 seniors in Senior Ceremony

The Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) held its Senior Ceremony on May 19 at the Blair County Convention Center, honoring all 247 seniors finishing programs of study at the GACTC. Students, families, school board members, and GACTC faculty were in attendance, along with sending school superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and counselors. Photo gallery of the event The seniors honored were: Altoona Area High School: Madison Adelsberger Darion Amos-Burchfield Anastazia Barschefski Logan Bartlebaugh Piper Bastian Isabella Baughman Dylan Baughman Lucas Berkheimer Savannah Blazer Samantha Boose Mackenzie Brandt Ariana Brewer Jacob Bumberger Esther Butler Anthony Campagna Nathaniel Carnell Andan Clingerman James [...]

GACTC recognizes 247 seniors in Senior Ceremony2022-05-26T10:19:27-04:00

GACTC student and former student recognized with Governor’s Achievement Awards

(Hershey, PA): Cameron Piper (right) and Aaron Bucher were recognized with Governor's Achievement Awards at the PA Workforce Development Association Conference in Hershey on May 5. The Governor's Achievement Award is presented to jobseekers who have put forth extraordinary personal effort to use resources provided through the workforce development system to reach an employment and/or education goal. Through the use of supports at the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, PA CareerLink, Skills, and other state-funded organizations, Piper and Bucher have secured and maintained competitive employment. Cameron Piper, who is an Hollidaysburg High School senior completing the Service Occupations at the GACTC this [...]

GACTC student and former student recognized with Governor’s Achievement Awards2022-05-16T13:01:50-04:00

GACTC honors outstanding seniors in Senior Awards

The Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) held its annual Senior Awards banquet yesterday (May 12), honoring the school's top senior students. Students who received scholarships, awards, and the “Senior of the Year” award in their respective programs were honored. Selected by each program's teacher, the Senior of the Year exhibits outstanding qualities of success in skills as well as attitude and work ethic. The event was held at the school at 6:00 pm. The honored students are: Altoona High School: Logan Bartlebaugh Jacob Bumberger Ian Cox Hannah Driscoll Tayten Eversole Dakota Fitzwater Ty Friedenberger Brandan Garcia Caitlin Harshberger Cheyenne [...]

GACTC honors outstanding seniors in Senior Awards2022-05-12T10:44:59-04:00

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