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Vocational-Technical and Career Colleges offer specialized training for a particular industry or career. Possible programs of study might include healthcare (medical/dental assisting), skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, welding, etc.), automotive/diesel technology, information technology/networking and cybersecurity, and beauty/personal services. These colleges usually offer certificates or associate degrees.
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This is not an exhaustive list of Career and Technical schools across the state of Pennsylvania.
The application process for each institution can vary widely. You may want to reference the college application timeline and checklist.
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Statewide Institutions
Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn Tech) in Williamsport (part of the Penn State system) offers extensive programs in construction, electrical, HVAC, welding, and advanced manufacturing.
Triangle Tech has several locations across the state, offering various technical programs.
Western PA Institutions
New Castle School of Trades (New Castle)
All-State Career School (West Mifflin/Pittsburgh area)
Bidwell Training Center (Pittsburgh)
Erie Institute of Technology (Erie)
Rosedale Technical College (Pittsburgh)
Douglas Education Center (Monessen)
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School (Washington)
Central PA Insitutions
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (Lancaster)
YTI Career Institute (York and Lancaster)
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center (multiple campuses)
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (Pleasant Gap)
McCann School of Business & Technology (various locations)
Berks Career and Technology Center (Leesport)
Eastern PA Institutions
Pennco Tech (Bristol)
Universal Technical Institute (Exton)
Orleans Technical College (Philadelphia)
All-State Career School (Essington)
Lehigh Career and Technical Institute (Lehigh County)
Community College of Philadelphia (Philadelphia)
Williamson College of the Trades (Media)
Automotive Training Center (Exton and Warminster)
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