Health Career Fair held for postsecondary health sciences students and alumni
On June 29th, a health career fair was held at the GACTC for current adult health sciences students and alumni, including students and alumni from our practical nursing, medical assistant, and phlebotomy programs. More than 30 employers attended to promote their organization’s open positions! GACTC students have been preparing references, resumes, cover letters, and growing their professionalism skills, which they were able to put to good use at the career fair. Employers that attended [...]
GACTC celebrates postsecondary graduates
In June 2023, the GACTC celebrated the accomplishments of 22 postsecondary students that successfully completed career-training diploma programs ranging from automotive/diesel technology to welding. The GACTC recognized students graduating from the following diploma programs: Automotive/Diesel Technology Cabinetmaking/Finished Carpentry Electrical Trades Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Welding with Print Reading Collectively, our 22 graduates: Completed more than 19,200 training hours in these programs! Earned over $190,221 in grant funding towards tuition! Several students participated in [...]
2022 – 2023 Senior Ceremony Photos
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Congratulations to our students on the GACTC Honor Roll (marking period 4)!
Natalie Marketta Bradley Appleman Joshua Clark Mason Dively Trevor Ellingwood Dwayne Giarth, Jr. Michael Helsel Emma Noel Jade Novak Zachary Phillips Noah Reed Gavin Schratzmeier Trevor Wolfe Neil Brubaker Ethan Claycomb Roman Dunio Foster England Justin Langenbacher Aiden Meredith Levi Moyer Jacob Musselman Cole Nicewonger Reese Rinker Dalton Snyder Nicholas Thompson Enoch Van Egdom Hayden Williams Elizabeth Adams Brenna Cokrlic Kayden Corson Rebekah Dick Colleen Erickson Serenity Fick Leanne Leonard Jade [...]
The GACTC hosts Senior Ceremony
On May 23, the GACTC celebrated the completion of programs for hundreds of area students. We're so proud of all of them — for their hard work, their passion and dedication and for being a wonderful part of the GACTC. Congratulations and best of luck in your futures, seniors!
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Esports teams compete in TEC High School League Championship
The Esports teams at the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (GACTC) enjoyed remarkable success in their second season, with three of its four divisions qualifying for the TEC High School League Championship, which was played at St. Francis University on May 20. The Esports teams at the GACTC compete against area high schools in two titles: Rocket League, which is a vehicular soccer video game, and Valorant, which is a 5v5 character-based tactical shooter [...]
