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Alex Thompson Places 11th Nationally in SkillsUSA Competition

Alex Thompson, a recent graduate of Tyrone Area High School and completer of the Powersports & Equipment Technology program at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center, has achieved remarkable success at the national level in SkillsUSA competition. Alex's journey to national recognition began with a first-place finish at the district competition in January, which advanced him to the SkillsUSA State Competition in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where he again earned first place in April. His gold medal performance in the Power Equipment Technology competition secured his spot at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, held June 23-27 in Atlanta, Georgia. At [...]

Alex Thompson Places 11th Nationally in SkillsUSA Competition2025-07-08T16:02:05-04:00

Congratulations to our students on the GACTC Honor Roll (Period 4, 2024-2025)

Congratulations to our honor roll students! Your unwavering dedication to academic excellence during the second marking has shone through, and you deserve to be recognized. Keep setting the bar high for yourselves and your peers. Austin Beamer Neil Brubaker Jordan Bumberger Nathan Chesney Hezekiah Claar Hunder Dodson Rylan Heeter Tanner McElravy Caiden Postles Colin Postles Sawyer Riley Dalton Snyder Nicholas Thompson Enock Van Egdom Lydia Cochran Payge Lamborn LeAnne Leonard Johannah Love Jocelyn McCoy-Ross Jadyn Nixon James Raihl Aidan Dull Reece Hillard Jordan Boston Isaiah Boyer Justin Chipperfield Paul Estep Sophia Fleck Aaron Kurty Hayden Weitzela [...]

Congratulations to our students on the GACTC Honor Roll (Period 4, 2024-2025)2025-06-10T17:01:49-04:00

Senior Signing Day 2025

The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC) proudly hosted its inaugural Senior Signing Day on Friday, May 23, 2025, a landmark event celebrating the diverse post-graduation plans of its seniors. This new tradition recognized students committed to pursuing higher education, enlisting in the military, continuing in trade programs, and entering the workforce directly. The event, held at the GACTC, was attended by family members, friends, GACTC faculty, and representatives from various colleges, universities, and local employers. In total, 30 accomplished students were recognized. Students were individually celebrated for their commitments, highlighting the broad spectrum of opportunities available to GACTC graduates. [...]

Senior Signing Day 20252025-05-30T13:57:48-04:00

GACTC Celebrates 317 Seniors at Annual Senior Ceremony

The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC) celebrated the achievements of 317 seniors during its annual Senior Ceremony held on May 20th at the Blair County Convention Center. The ceremony recognized students who successfully completed their career and technical education programs of study. The celebration drew an audience of approximately 1,300 attendees, including proud family members, friends, GACTC faculty and staff, administration from sending school districts, and members of the Joint Operating Committee. The ceremony served as a culmination of the students' dedicated work in their chosen career pathways. "The Senior Ceremony is the celebration of an incredible journey we've [...]

GACTC Celebrates 317 Seniors at Annual Senior Ceremony2025-05-27T09:28:50-04:00

GACTC Holds 58th Annual Senior Awards Banquet

The Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC) proudly hosted its 58th annual Senior Awards Banquet on May 8, 2025, honoring the outstanding achievements of its 12th-grade students in career and technical education. The celebratory event brought together faculty, staff, and valued members of the local business community to commend the students' dedication and success. The banquet recognized exceptional students from across all 25 of the GACTC's diverse programs, with each program selecting a "Senior of the Year" for their exemplary performance. In addition to these accolades, 34 students received "Special Recognition Awards," which included a combination of valuable scholarships [...]

GACTC Holds 58th Annual Senior Awards Banquet2025-06-04T16:51:08-04:00

Congratulations to our students on the GACTC Honor Roll (Period 3, 2024-2025)

Congratulations to our honor roll students! Your unwavering dedication to academic excellence during the second marking has shone through, and you deserve to be recognized. Keep setting the bar high for yourselves and your peers. Andrew Berkheimer Zachary Phillips Austin Beamer Jordan Bumberger Hezekiah Claar Rylan Heeter Tanner McElravy Samuel Moyer Caiden Postles Colin Postles Sawyer Riley Dalton Snyder Nicholas Thompson Enock Van Egdom Addyson Amell Charly Barschefski Lydia Cochran LeAnne Leonard Johannah Love Jocelyn McCoy-Ross Jadyn Nixon Reece Hillard Jordan Boston Isaiah Boyer Justin Chipperfield Paul Estep Quinn Focht Aaron Kurty Steven Manly Hayden [...]

Congratulations to our students on the GACTC Honor Roll (Period 3, 2024-2025)2025-04-01T09:01:20-04:00

GACTC Students excel in District 7 SkillsUSA competition

(Altoona, PA): Thirty-Three GACTC students medaled in the recent SkillsUSA District Competition, which was held at the Blair County Convention Center, Stuckey's Automotive, Carpenter's Union, GACTC, Allegheny Trucking and Roundhouse. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 413,000 members every year enrolled in trade, technical, and skilled service training programs across the country. “SkillsUSA District competitors exemplify dedication and hard work in their pursuit of excellence. These individuals showcase a commitment to honing their skills and talents within their respective fields, often putting in countless hours of practice and preparation. The journey for these competitors begins [...]

GACTC Students excel in District 7 SkillsUSA competition2025-02-04T10:27:58-05:00

Congratulations to our students on the GACTC Honor Roll (Period 2, 2024-2025)

Congratulations to our honor roll students! Your unwavering dedication to academic excellence during the second marking has shone through, and you deserve to be recognized. Keep setting the bar high for yourselves and your peers. Joel Blades Randy Dell Morgan Fagan Colton Gearhart William Maule IV Zachary Phillips Colton Sgro Kenden Taylor Jordan Bumberger Rylan Heeter Colin Postles Sawyer Riley Dalton Snyder Nicholas Thompson LeAnne Leonard Jocelyn McCoy-Ross Jadyn Nixon Aidan Dull Jordan Boston Isaiah Boyer Jack Braim Justin Chipperfield Liam Chirdon Bryce Eckenrod Paul Estep Sophia Fleck Quinn Focht Colton Franklin Joseph French Jacob [...]

Congratulations to our students on the GACTC Honor Roll (Period 2, 2024-2025)2025-01-16T15:37:38-05:00
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